In Benton County there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 34.28% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in Benton County, IA.
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Benton County, IA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Benton County
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Benton County are not shown.
Benton County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Benton County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 34.28% of Benton County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Mediacom. Call one of the companies with service in Benton County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Benton County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Benton County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Benton County home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 34.28% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Benton County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Benton County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 79.53% of Benton County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 5.43% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 13.85%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Benton County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Benton County, along with details on where in Benton County and at what speeds.
Mediacom Cable in Benton County, IA
Mediacom cable coverage
About 34.28%, or 8,767 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, southwest, central, southeast, east, and northwest Benton County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Benton County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Benton County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Benton County. The fastest plan anyone in Benton County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Benton County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Benton County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mediacom cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Benton County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Benton County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Benton County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Benton County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Benton County compare to the rest of Iowa?
Cable internet speeds in Benton County are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 1,000 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 34.28% in Benton County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Benton County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Linn County, IA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Tama County, IA: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Jones County, IA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Marshall County, IA: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Jackson County, IA: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Story County, IA: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Boone County, IA: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Carroll County, IL: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Ogle County, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Carroll County, IA: more cable coverage, similar speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Pine County, MN: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- San Juan County, WA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Saluda County, SC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Potter County, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Polk County, MO: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Polk County, AR: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Plumas County, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Plaquemines Parish, LA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Piscataquis County, ME: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- San Miguel County, NM: more cable coverage, faster speeds