In Boone County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 91.81% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,715 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 Boone County, IL.
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Boone County, IL Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Boone 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 Boone County are not shown.
Boone County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Boone County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 91.81% of Boone County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in Boone County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Boone County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Boone County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Boone County home can get up to 1,715 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 60.62% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 6.19% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Boone County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Boone County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Boone County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Boone County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 46.97% of Boone County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 46.03% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 6.76%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Boone County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Boone County, along with details on where in Boone County and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Boone County, IL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 85.62%, or 45,762 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Boone County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Boone County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Boone County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Boone County. The fastest plan anyone in Boone County can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Boone County customers is up to 1,766 Mbps.
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- 70.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 29.2% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Boone County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Boone County cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Boone County is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 187 Mbps.
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- 70.8% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 29.2% up to 35.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Boone County, IL
Mediacom cable coverage
About 27.16%, or 14,517 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, northeast, west, north, southeast, and east Boone 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 Boone County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Boone County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Boone County. The fastest plan anyone in Boone County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Boone County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Boone 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 below average compared to other Boone County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Boone County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Boone County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Boone County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Boone County compare to the rest of Illinois?
Cable internet speeds in Boone County are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 1,715 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 91.81% in Boone County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Boone 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
- Winnebago County, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- McHenry County, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Stephenson County, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Lake County, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Jackson County, IA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Jones County, IA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Van Buren County, MI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Kalamazoo County, MI: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Calhoun County, MI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Grundy County, IA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Worcester County, MD: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Pender County, NC: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Carson City, NV: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Oxford County, ME: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Walla Walla County, WA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Newton County, MO: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Genesee County, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Rutland County, VT: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Columbia County, OR: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Washington County, VT: less cable coverage, slower speeds