In Elgin there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 99.26% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,841 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 Elgin
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 Elgin are not shown.
Elgin Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Elgin is cable internet available?
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Cable is available in 99.26% of Elgin. 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 Elgin above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Elgin?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Elgin.
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The average Elgin home can get up to 1,841 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 71.08% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% 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 Elgin.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Elgin, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Elgin?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Elgin you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 18.66% of Elgin homes.
- Cable is fastest for 80.60% of the city.
- 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 Elgin homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Elgin, along with details on where in Elgin and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Elgin, IL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.24%, or 121,052 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Elgin area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Elgin.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Elgin. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Elgin. The fastest plan anyone in Elgin can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Elgin customers is up to 1,773 Mbps.
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- 71.6% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 28.4% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Elgin 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 Elgin cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Elgin 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 189 Mbps.
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- 71.6% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 28.4% up to 35.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Elgin, IL
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 90.15%, or 109,964 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Elgin area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Elgin.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Elgin. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Elgin. The fastest plan anyone in Elgin can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Elgin customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In Elgin 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 one of the slowest compared to other Elgin cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Elgin is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Elgin Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Elgin or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Elgin compare to the rest of Illinois?
Cable internet speeds in Elgin are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 1,841 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 99.26% in Elgin.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Elgin 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
- South Elgin, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Sleepy Hollow, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- West Dundee, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- East Dundee, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Dundee, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Gilberts, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Carpentersville, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Streamwood, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Bartlett, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Wayne, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Kenosha, WI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Iowa City, IA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Indio, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Idaho Falls, ID: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Jackson, MS: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Indianapolis, IN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Huntington Beach, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Independence, MO: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Irving, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Irvine, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds