In Fayette County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 59.00% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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 Fayette County, IL.
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Fayette County, IL Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Fayette 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 Fayette County are not shown.
Fayette County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Fayette County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 59.00% of Fayette 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 Fayette County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Fayette County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Fayette County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Fayette County home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 59.00% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Fayette County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Fayette County you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 29.03% of Fayette County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 32.70% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 38.05%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Fayette County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Fayette County, along with details on where in Fayette County and at what speeds.
Sparklight Cable in Fayette County, IL
Sparklight cable coverage
About 50.10%, or 10,765 people, have Sparklight cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, northwest, southwest, south, and north Fayette 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 Fayette County.
Sparklight cable download speeds
Sparklight is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fayette County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Sparklight cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fayette County. The fastest plan anyone in Fayette County can order from Sparklight goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Fayette County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight cable upload speeds
In Fayette 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 Fayette County cable providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fayette County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Fayette County, IL
Mediacom cable coverage
About 8.90%, or 1,912 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, southeast, and east Fayette 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 Fayette County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fayette County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fayette County. The fastest plan anyone in Fayette County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Fayette County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Fayette 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 Fayette County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fayette County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Fayette County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Fayette County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Fayette County compare to the rest of Illinois?
Cable internet speeds in Fayette County are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 1,000 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 59.00% in Fayette County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Fayette 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
- Bond County, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Effingham County, IL: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Jasper County, IL: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Madison County, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Crawford County, IL: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Jersey County, IL: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Lincoln County, MO: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Greene County, IN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Montgomery County, MO: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Lawrence County, IN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Taylor County, KY: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Chowan County, NC: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Ciales Municipio, PR: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Claiborne Parish, LA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Clark County, AR: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Clark County, IL: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Clarke County, AL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cleburne County, AR: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Stone County, MO: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Stutsman County, ND: more cable coverage, slower speeds