In Black Hawk County there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 90.95% 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 Black Hawk County, IA.
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Black Hawk County, IA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Black Hawk 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 Black Hawk County are not shown.
Black Hawk County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Black Hawk County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 90.95% of Black Hawk 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 Black Hawk County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Black Hawk County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Black Hawk County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Black Hawk 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 90.95% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Black Hawk County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Black Hawk County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 90.61% of Black Hawk County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 5.42% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.21%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.76% of Black Hawk County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Black Hawk County, along with details on where in Black Hawk County and at what speeds.
Mediacom Cable in Black Hawk County, IA
Mediacom cable coverage
About 90.95%, or 119,276 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Black Hawk County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Black Hawk County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Black Hawk County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Black Hawk County. The fastest plan anyone in Black Hawk County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Black Hawk County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Black Hawk 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 Black Hawk County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Black Hawk County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Black Hawk County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Black Hawk County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Black Hawk County compare to the rest of Iowa?
Cable internet speeds in Black Hawk 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 90.95% in Black Hawk County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Black Hawk 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
- Grundy County, IA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Buchanan County, IA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hardin County, IA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Delaware County, IA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Hamilton County, IA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Dubuque County, IA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Webster County, IA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Jo Daviess County, IL: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Calhoun County, IA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Sac County, IA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Humboldt County, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cache County, UT: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Napa County, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Brunswick County, NC: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Linn County, OR: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Cochise County, AZ: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Calhoun County, MI: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hampton City, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Tazewell County, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Ponce Municipio, PR: less cable coverage, similar speeds