In Edgar County there are 3 residential Cable providers covering 64.24% of the county. 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.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in Edgar County, IL.
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Edgar County, IL Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Edgar 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 Edgar County are not shown.
Edgar County 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 Edgar County is cable internet available?

Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 64.24% of Edgar County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Cable One. Call one of the companies with service in Edgar County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Edgar County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Edgar County.

Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Edgar County home can get up to 1,025 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,200 Mbps, which 7.94% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 56.30% 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 Edgar County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Edgar County, and slower in the central areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Edgar County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Edgar County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 66.64% of Edgar County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 4.73% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 26.81%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Edgar County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Edgar County, along with details on where in Edgar County and at what speeds.
Sparklight Cable in Edgar County, IL

Sparklight cable coverage
About 51.99%, or 8,769 people, have Sparklight cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, south, east, and southeast Edgar County area. Sparklight is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Edgar County.
Sparklight cable download speeds
Sparklight is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Edgar County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Sparklight cable is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Edgar County. The fastest plan anyone in Edgar County can order from Sparklight goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Edgar County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight cable upload speeds
In Edgar County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Sparklight cable. Compared to other ISPs, Sparklight is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Edgar County cable providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Edgar County 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 Edgar County, IL

XFINITY cable coverage
About 7.94%, or 1,340 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast and north Edgar County 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 Edgar County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Edgar County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Edgar County. The fastest plan anyone in Edgar County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and all Edgar County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Edgar 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 Edgar County cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Edgar County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Edgar County, IL

Mediacom cable coverage
About 4.30%, or 726 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest Edgar 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 Edgar County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Edgar County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Edgar County. The fastest plan anyone in Edgar County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Edgar County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Edgar 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 one of the fastest compared to other Edgar County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Edgar County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Edgar County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Edgar County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Edgar County compare to the rest of Illinois?
Cable internet speeds in Edgar County are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 1,025 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 64.24% in Edgar County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Edgar 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
- Vermillion County, IN: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Parke County, IN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Douglas County, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Putnam County, IN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Moultrie County, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hendricks County, IN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Morgan County, IN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Christian County, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Marion County, IN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Johnson County, IN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Washakie County, WY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Emanuel County, GA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Elbert County, GA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Elbert County, CO: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Edmonson County, KY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Edgefield County, SC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- East Feliciana Parish, LA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- East Carroll Parish, LA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Dukes County, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Drew County, AR: more cable coverage, slower speeds


