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Highland Communication Services
IllinoisHighland Communication Services reports broadband availability in Illinois, with Fiber to the Premises service and advertised speeds up to 2,500 Mbps. Availability and plans must be confirmed for a specific address.
United StatesMarket240044FCC provider ID1Technologies
Population coverage0.1%4,032 served locations in Illinois
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PROVIDER OVERVIEW
About Highland Communication Services in Illinois
Highland Communication Services reports Fiber to the Premises availability in 1 state in the latest imported FCC Broadband Data Collection filing. The highest advertised tier in these records is up to 2,500 Mbps download and 2,500 Mbps upload.
Imported state coverage includes Illinois. Notable imported coverage areas include County FIPS 17119, Census Tract 17119403604, Census Tract 17119403601, Census Tract 17119403603, Census Tract 17119403702. Availability must still be confirmed for a complete street address.
Highland Communication Services coverage in Illinois
Provider-declared availability from the latest imported FCC vintage.
Coverage map — Illinois
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Technology
Connection types reported to the FCC.
FCC FILING HISTORY
1 imported vintageCoverage trend
ADVERTISED SPEED TIERS
Download / upload MbpsCoverage by speed threshold
Availability in Illinois
Provider-reported FCC coverage summarized at state level. Select a state to open its profile.
| State | Served locations | Total locations | Residential share | Business share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 4,032 | 4,126,950 | 0.1% | — |
FCC availability intelligence
Location-level records aggregated without publishing licensed address data.
Availability by speed tier
Unique residential locations meeting both advertised thresholds.
100/20 Mbps4,032 of 4,126,950 locations0.1%
250/25 Mbps4,032 of 4,126,950 locations0.1%
1000/100 Mbps4,032 of 4,126,950 locations0.1%
Geographic provider ranking
Ranked by served-location share within each imported area.
County FIPS 171194,032 served locations#9 · 3.6%
Illinois4,032 served locations#73 · 0.1%
Competition and unserved areas
Market structure and gaps at FCC speed thresholds.
County FIPS 1711917 providers · 4,395 single-provider locations2,933 below 100/205,135 below 250/25 · 6,646 below 1000/100
Illinois120 providers · 164,668 single-provider locations130,708 below 100/20253,357 below 250/25 · 995,969 below 1000/100
Coverage history
Changes between successive FCC reporting vintages.
0.1%4,032 served locationsFirst imported vintage
Technology availability
Share of locations with each fixed technology in the leading coverage area.
Licensed fixed wireless103,031 locations92.8%
Cable / HFC96,962 locations87.3%
Copper51,360 locations46.3%
Fiber48,721 locations43.9%
Unlicensed fixed wireless7,887 locations7.1%
Licensed-by-rule fixed wireless788 locations0.7%
Additional FCC geographies
Census Place, Congressional District and Tribal Area.
These views require the public geography relationship tables. No geography is inferred from names or approximate coordinates.
Mobile broadband4G LTE and 5G-NR modeled coverage
Mobile state files are queued for the annual FCC synchronization.
Availability challenges
No bulk challenge-status dataset is listed in the current public download catalog
Highland Communication Services data notes and common questions
Highland Communication Services is listed using a normalized provider identity and FCC Broadband Data Collection provider ID 240044. This page summarizes provider-reported technology and geographic availability from the latest imported public dataset; it does not confirm service at an individual address.
| Measure | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Fiber to the Premises | Up to 2,500 / 2,500 Mbps | 4,032 residential locations; low latency reported |
Methodology
We match normalized provider identities to public FCC BDC records, aggregate served-location records by geography and technology, and retain the reporting vintage. Availability percentages are not independently measured performance results.
Full methodology →Data freshness
- Page updated
- Data period
- December 31, 2025
- Responsible editor
- Internet Analysis Research Team
Primary sources
- FCC National Broadband MapProvider-reported broadband availability
- FCC Broadband Data CollectionPrimary program documentation
- Internet Analysis methodology
Limitations
- Availability is provider-reported and may be challenged or revised.
- A listed geography does not guarantee availability at every address.
- Maximum advertised speeds are not measured user speeds.
- Address-level licensed Fabric records are not displayed.
Related questions
Is Highland Communication Services available everywhere in the listed states?
No. A state-level record indicates some reported availability in that geography, not statewide service at every location.
Are Highland Communication Services speeds measured by Internet Analysis?
No. Speeds on this profile are maximum advertised values from FCC filings. Measured performance is reported separately.
How can I verify service at my address?
Check the provider’s official availability tool and the FCC National Broadband Map for the specific location.
LOCAL AVAILABILITY
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FCC coverage describes provider-reported service areas. Check a ZIP code and then confirm availability directly at the address with the provider.
How to interpret this data
Coverage percentages describe imported provider filings, not measured network performance. Advertised maximum speeds are the highest reported tier and may not be available at every location. Residential and business availability are shown separately where the public dataset supports that distinction.
For observed performance, use the Internet Analysis speed test and compare it with the relevant United States internet speed report.
Where this profile comes from
Legal nameHighland Communication Services
Brand nameHighland Communication Services
FCC Provider ID240044
FRNNot available
Reporting entityHighland Communication Services
Primary sourceFCC Broadband Data Collection
FCC data vintageDecember 31, 2025
Data last updatedAugust 4, 2026