In Ford County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 68.45% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 985 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 Ford County, IL.
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Ford County, IL Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Ford 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 Ford County are not shown.
Ford County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Ford County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 68.45% of Ford County. 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 Ford County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Ford County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Ford County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Ford County home can get up to 985 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 66.42% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.03% of homes can only purchase plans up to 500 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Ford County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Ford County, and slower in the north areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Ford County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Ford County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 79.57% of Ford County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 1.14% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 18.94%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Ford County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Ford County, along with details on where in Ford County and at what speeds.
Mediacom Cable in Ford County, IL
Mediacom cable coverage
About 66.42%, or 8,989 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, west, southwest, east, central, northwest, and north Ford County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Ford County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ford County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ford County. The fastest plan anyone in Ford County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Ford County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Ford 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 the fastest compared to other Ford County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ford 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 Ford County, IL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 2.03%, or 275 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north Ford 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 Ford County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ford County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ford County. The fastest plan anyone in Ford County can order from XFINITY goes up to 500 Mbps, and all Ford County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Ford 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 Ford County cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ford County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Ford County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Ford County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Ford County compare to the rest of Illinois?
Cable internet speeds in Ford County are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 985 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 68.45% in Ford County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Ford 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
- McLean County, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Benton County, IN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
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- Howard County, IN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
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Counties with Similar Populations
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