In Brainerd there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 100.00% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,540 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.
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Brainerd, Chicago, IL Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Brainerd
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 Brainerd are not shown.
Brainerd Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Brainerd is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 100.00% of Brainerd. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Astound Broadband. Call one of the companies with service in Brainerd above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Brainerd?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Brainerd.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Brainerd home can get up to 1,540 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 8.01% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 91.99% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,500 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Brainerd.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Brainerd, and slower in the southwest areas of the neighborhood.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Brainerd?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Brainerd you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 1.74% of Brainerd homes.
- Cable is fastest for 98.26% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Brainerd homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Brainerd, along with details on where in Brainerd and at what speeds.
Astound Broadband Cable in Brainerd, Chicago, IL
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 100.00%, or 8,054 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Brainerd area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Brainerd.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Brainerd. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Brainerd. The fastest plan anyone in Brainerd can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Brainerd customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In Brainerd download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Astound Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Brainerd cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Brainerd is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Brainerd, Chicago, IL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 100.00%, or 8,054 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Brainerd area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Brainerd.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Brainerd. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Brainerd. The fastest plan anyone in Brainerd can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Brainerd customers is up to 1,264 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 8.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 92.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Brainerd 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 Brainerd cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Brainerd 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 52 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 8.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 92.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Brainerd Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Brainerd or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Brainerd compare to the rest of Chicago?
Cable internet speeds in Brainerd are much faster versus the average speeds in Chicago: 0.00 Mbps in Chicago versus 1,540 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar cable availability compared to the neighborhood. Average cable coverage in Chicago is 0.00% versus 100.00% in Brainerd.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Brainerd 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Auburn Gresham, Chicago, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- South Englewood, Chicago, IL: equal cable coverage, faster speeds
- Chester Highlands, Chicago, IL: equal cable coverage, slower speeds
- Washington Heights, Chicago, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Auburn Park, Chicago, IL: equal cable coverage, slower speeds
- Beverly, Chicago, IL: equal cable coverage, faster speeds
- Chatham, Chicago, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Becks Park, Chicago, IL: equal cable coverage, slower speeds
- West Englewood, Chicago, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Roseland, Chicago, IL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Pocono Country Place, Tobyhanna, PA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Guide Meridian, Bellingham, WA: equal cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hartford, Providence, RI: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Black Rock, Bridgeport, CT: equal cable coverage, slower speeds
- Brighton Heights, Pittsburgh, PA: equal cable coverage, faster speeds
- Central Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Prescott, Oakland, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Downtown Ontario, Ontario, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Downtown Harbor-Post Road South, Milford, CT: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Deep Creek West, Chesapeake, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds