In Fulton County there are 3 residential Cable providers covering 77.75% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,088 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 Fulton County, IL.
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Fulton County, IL Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Fulton 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 Fulton County are not shown.
Fulton County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Fulton County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 77.75% of Fulton County. 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 Fulton County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Fulton County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Fulton County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Fulton County home can get up to 1,088 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 1.44% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 4.94% of homes can only purchase plans up to 300 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Fulton County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Fulton County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Fulton County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Fulton County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 28.23% of Fulton County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 57.34% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 13.38%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Fulton County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Fulton County, along with details on where in Fulton County and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Fulton County, IL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 54.92%, or 18,458 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, east, south, north, and central Fulton County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Fulton County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fulton County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Fulton County. The fastest plan anyone in Fulton County can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Fulton County customers is up to 1,221 Mbps.
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- 2.6% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 97.4% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Fulton 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 average compared to other Fulton County cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fulton County 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 41 Mbps.
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- 2.6% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 97.4% up to 35.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Fulton County, IL
Mediacom cable coverage
About 14.85%, or 4,992 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, northwest, east, and north Fulton 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 Fulton County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fulton County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fulton County. The fastest plan anyone in Fulton County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Fulton County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Fulton 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 Fulton County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fulton County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Sparklight Cable in Fulton County, IL
Sparklight cable coverage
About 7.98%, or 2,682 people, have Sparklight cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, central, and north Fulton County area. Sparklight is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Fulton County.
Sparklight cable download speeds
Sparklight is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fulton County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Sparklight cable is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Fulton County. The fastest plan anyone in Fulton County can order from Sparklight goes up to 400 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Fulton County customers is up to 338 Mbps.
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- 38.1% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 61.9% up to 300.0 Mbps
Sparklight cable upload speeds
In Fulton 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 the slowest compared to other Fulton County cable providers. Sparklight offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fulton County is up to 40 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 30 Mbps. On average, Sparklight customers can get speeds up to 34 Mbps.
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- 38.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 61.9% up to 30.0 Mbps
Fulton County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Fulton County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Fulton County compare to the rest of Illinois?
Cable internet speeds in Fulton County are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 1,088 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 77.75% in Fulton County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Fulton 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
- McDonough County, IL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Tazewell County, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hancock County, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- McLean County, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Lee County, IA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Ford County, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Benton County, IN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Tippecanoe County, IN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Carroll County, IN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Howard County, IN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- McCurtain County, OK: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Otsego County, MI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Orleans County, VT: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Orleans County, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Orange County, VT: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Oneida County, WI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Okmulgee County, OK: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Okanogan County, WA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Ohio County, WV: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Muscatine County, IA: less cable coverage, slower speeds