Internet Providers in Bradford, IL

Internet Access in Bradford, Illinois

FCC Form 477 data is the core source of Bradford-area Internet availability information listed on BroadbandNow. As of 2022, we've crunched 1,794 rows of governmental and privatized data catalogues about broadband availability within Bradford. The speed averages originate from 312 speed tests from IP-verified customers in Bradford.

In terms of coverage options, the average Bradford home will have 5 providers serving their location. Still, 30.75 percent of the Bradford population are limited to one option for broadband.

Looking at network tech available within Bradford, we see that the most prevalent physical wire Internet connection options are DSL and Satellite, with 75.36% and virtually one hundred percent respectively. Telephone companies usually offer DSL service, because DSL, or "Digital Subscriber Line," transmits digital information over phone lines. Compared to other copper-based networks, the twisted and bundled copper construction seen in telephone lines outputs lower speeds and bandwidth compared to newer wire types such as cable and significantly less than fiber.

Frontier Communications provides an alternative to the primary providers (Viasat and HughesNet), serving Bradford with 75 percent local availability and a top speed of 115 Mbps. Wired Internet isn't the only way to get Internet access in Bradford. fixed wireless companies like Nextlink Internet are able to achieve 40 Mbps over wireless technology. Outside of residential broadband, there are also 2 providers within the city offering enterprise and business technologies such as point-to-point connectivity or custom fiber loops. The small business providers listed here include all providers with explicit business plans on their site, although some offer both home and business broadband.

Viasat Internet is the most widespread broadband option overall. They offer coverage reaching close to one hundred percent of the area. HughesNet, in contrast, has availability for close to virtually one hundred percent of residents. The top speed advertised for Viasat is 35 Mbps, while HughesNet advertised packages up to 25 Mbps. In general, anything over 10 Mbps will be enough to view lower-quality video on WiFi, but becomes challenging when multiple users try to access high-bandwidth applications like video conferencing and multiplayer gaming. Explore the availability maps on this page to see how broadband coverage compares down to the census block level in Bradford.