Internet providers in Highland, IL
Highland is a city in Illinois with about 10,268 residents and roughly 5,209 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Highland, IL
Share of residential locations in Highland where each provider reports service, from the FCC National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025). Availability depends on your exact address.
| # | Provider | Technology (varies by address) | Locations covered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highland Communication Services | Fiber | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Spectrum | Fiber, Cable | 93% | |
| 3 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 92% | Check availability |
| 4 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 89% | Check availability |
| 5 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 89% | |
| 6 | Wisper ISP | Fixed wireless | 82% | |
| 7 | Frontier | Fiber, DSL | 67% |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Viasat | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ |
Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.
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What to know about internet in Highland
Highland Communication Services reports service to the most residential locations in Highland, about 100%. 7 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Highland Communication Services, Spectrum, Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile Home Internet, Wisper ISP, and Frontier), so the market looks competitive. Fiber-focused providers reporting service here include Highland Communication Services (100%). T-Mobile Home Internet and Wisper ISP offer fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
What technologies are available in Highland?
Fiber is widely available: about 99%+ of locations in Highland can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 99%+ of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 99%+ of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Highland that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Highland at a glance
About 93% of households in Highland have a broadband subscription, 4 points above the Illinois average of 89%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023).
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Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Highland?
Yes, in part. About 100% of residential locations in Highland can get fiber, 93% can get cable, and about 100% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Highland?
Highland Communication Services reports service to about 100% of residential locations in Highland, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Highland?
7 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Highland, and 7 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
Is there fiber internet in Highland?
Fiber providers reporting service in Highland include Highland Communication Services (100% of locations). Other providers may also offer fiber in parts of the city, so check your address.
What is the difference between fiber, cable and DSL?
Fiber offers the fastest and most consistent speeds, cable is widely available with high download speeds, and DSL runs over phone lines and is usually slower. See our guide for details.
What internet speed do I need in Highland?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.
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