In Bureau County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 74.06% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,168 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 Bureau County, IL.
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Bureau County, IL Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Bureau 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 Bureau County are not shown.
Bureau County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Bureau County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 74.06% of Bureau 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 Bureau County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Bureau County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Bureau County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Bureau County home can get up to 1,168 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,200 Mbps, which 62.30% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 11.76% 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 Bureau County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Bureau County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Bureau County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Bureau County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 43.03% of Bureau County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 33.74% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 21.58%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Bureau County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Bureau County, along with details on where in Bureau County and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Bureau County, IL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 62.30%, or 20,711 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, southeast, east, south, northeast, west, north, and northwest Bureau County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Bureau County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bureau County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bureau County. The fastest plan anyone in Bureau County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and all Bureau County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Bureau 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 slowest compared to other Bureau County cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bureau County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Bureau County, IL
Mediacom cable coverage
About 11.85%, or 3,940 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, southwest, southeast, and north Bureau County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Bureau County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bureau County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bureau County. The fastest plan anyone in Bureau County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Bureau County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Bureau 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 Bureau County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bureau County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Bureau County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Bureau County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Bureau County compare to the rest of Illinois?
Cable internet speeds in Bureau County are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 1,168 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 74.06% in Bureau County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Bureau 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
- Putnam County, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- LaSalle County, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Henry County, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Grundy County, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Rock Island County, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Mercer County, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Muscatine County, IA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Louisa County, IA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Washington County, IA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Keokuk County, IA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Cass County, IN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Chippewa County, MI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Morgan County, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cherokee County, NC: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cherokee County, AL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Stoddard County, MO: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Morgan County, CO: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Charlevoix County, MI: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Montezuma County, CO: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Essex County, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds