In Dakota there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 64.45% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,025 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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Cable Internet Service Providers in Dakota
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 Dakota are not shown.
Dakota 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 Dakota is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 64.45% of Dakota. 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 Dakota above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Dakota?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Dakota.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Dakota home can get up to 1,025 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,200 Mbps, which 8.12% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 56.33% 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 Dakota.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Dakota, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Dakota?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Dakota you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Dakota homes.
- Cable is fastest for 64.45% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 35.55%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Dakota homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Dakota, along with details on where in Dakota and at what speeds.
Mediacom Cable in Dakota, IL
Mediacom cable coverage
About 56.33%, or 534 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, south, east, and central Dakota area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Dakota.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dakota. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Dakota. The fastest plan anyone in Dakota can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Dakota customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Dakota download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mediacom cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Dakota cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Dakota is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Dakota, IL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 8.12%, or 77 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west and southwest Dakota area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Dakota.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dakota. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Dakota. The fastest plan anyone in Dakota can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and all Dakota customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Dakota download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Dakota cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Dakota is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Dakota Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Dakota or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Dakota compare to the rest of Illinois?
Cable internet speeds in Dakota are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 1,025 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 64.45% in Dakota.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Dakota 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
- Winneshiek, IL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Rock City, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cedarville, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Orangeville, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Davis, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Ridott, IL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Freeport, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Lake Summerset, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Mc Connell, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Eleroy, IL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Forest Falls, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Ruston, WA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Rusk, MI: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Rover, GA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Rotterdam Junction, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Robinson Creek, KY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Harris, MI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Gulf Stream, FL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Frankfort, KS: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Sandusky, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds