In Cortland there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 96.27% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,002 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 Cortland, IL.
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Cortland, IL Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Cortland
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 Cortland are not shown.
Cortland Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Cortland is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 96.27% of Cortland. 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 Cortland above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Cortland?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Cortland.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Cortland home can get up to 1,002 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,200 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 95.32% 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 Cortland.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Cortland, and slower in the central areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Cortland?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Cortland you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 93.44% of Cortland homes.
- Cable is fastest for 3.02% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.54%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Cortland homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Cortland, along with details on where in Cortland and at what speeds.
Mediacom Cable in Cortland, IL
Mediacom cable coverage
About 95.38%, or 4,583 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Cortland area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Cortland.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cortland. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cortland. The fastest plan anyone in Cortland can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Cortland customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Cortland 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 Cortland cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cortland is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Cortland Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Cortland or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Cortland compare to the rest of Illinois?
Cable internet speeds in Cortland are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 1,002 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 96.27% in Cortland.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Cortland 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- DeKalb, IL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Sycamore, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Elva, IL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Maple Park, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Virgil, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Malta, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Wasco, IL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Kaneville, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hinckley, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Lily Lake, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Freedom, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Penngrove, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- French Island, WI: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Perkins, OK: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Perrineville, NJ: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Perry, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Perry, UT: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Freeland, WA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Friona, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Fredonia, WI: less cable coverage, slower speeds