In Franklin County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 72.78% 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 Franklin County, IL.
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Franklin County, IL Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Franklin 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 Franklin County are not shown.
Franklin 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 Franklin County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 72.78% of Franklin 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 Franklin County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Franklin County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Franklin County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Franklin 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 72.78% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Franklin County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Franklin County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 98.83% of Franklin County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- 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 Franklin County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Franklin County, along with details on where in Franklin County and at what speeds.
Sparklight Cable in Franklin County, IL
Sparklight cable coverage
About 44.37%, or 16,773 people, have Sparklight cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northwest, northeast, north, central, and east Franklin County area. Sparklight is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Franklin County.
Sparklight cable download speeds
Sparklight is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Sparklight cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Sparklight goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight cable upload speeds
In Franklin 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 Franklin County cable providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin 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 Franklin County, IL
Mediacom cable coverage
About 28.41%, or 10,742 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southwest, and southeast Franklin County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Franklin County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Franklin 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 Franklin County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Franklin County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Franklin County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Franklin County compare to the rest of Illinois?
Cable internet speeds in Franklin 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 72.78% in Franklin County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Franklin 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
- Perry County, IL: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Hamilton County, IL: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- White County, IL: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Randolph County, IL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Posey County, IN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Ste. Genevieve County, MO: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Henderson County, KY: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Vanderburgh County, IN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- St. Francois County, MO: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Warrick County, IN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Camden County, MO: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Bedford County, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Beltrami County, MN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Bonner County, ID: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Branch County, MI: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Bryan County, GA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Bryan County, OK: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Butler County, MO: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cabo Rojo Municipio, PR: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Calaveras County, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds