In Fort Madison there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 93.22% of the city. 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 Fort Madison, IA.
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Fort Madison, IA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Fort Madison
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 Fort Madison are not shown.
Fort Madison Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Fort Madison is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 93.22% of Fort Madison. 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 Fort Madison above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Fort Madison?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Fort Madison.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Fort Madison home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 93.22% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Fort Madison?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Fort Madison you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 10.55% of Fort Madison homes.
- Cable is fastest for 83.54% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 2.40%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.30%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Fort Madison homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Fort Madison, along with details on where in Fort Madison and at what speeds.
Mediacom Cable in Fort Madison, IA
Mediacom cable coverage
About 93.22%, or 10,691 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Fort Madison area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Fort Madison.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fort Madison. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fort Madison. The fastest plan anyone in Fort Madison can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Fort Madison customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Fort Madison 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 Fort Madison cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fort Madison is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Fort Madison Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Fort Madison or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Fort Madison compare to the rest of Iowa?
Cable internet speeds in Fort Madison are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 93.22% in Fort Madison.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Fort Madison 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
- Sawyer, IA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Pontoosuc, IL: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Wever, IA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Nauvoo, IL: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- West Point, IA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Montrose, IA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Dallas City, IL: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Donnellson, IA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Spring Grove, IA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Summitville, IA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Middlesboro, KY: more cable coverage, similar speeds
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- Melbourne Beach, FL: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Mena, AR: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Mendota Heights, MN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Menominee, MI: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Mercer, PA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Merriam, KS: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Middle Island, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Middlebury, IN: less cable coverage, faster speeds