In Henderson County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 55.50% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 866 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 Henderson County, IL.
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Henderson County, IL Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Henderson 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 Henderson County are not shown.
Henderson County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Henderson County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 55.50% of Henderson 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 Henderson County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Henderson County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Henderson County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Henderson County home can get up to 866 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 43.15% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 12.35% of homes can only purchase plans up to 400 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Henderson County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Henderson County, and slower in the west areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Henderson County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Henderson County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 79.40% of Henderson County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 2.08% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 1.39%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 15.80%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.33% of Henderson County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Henderson County, along with details on where in Henderson County and at what speeds.
Mediacom Cable in Henderson County, IL
Mediacom cable coverage
About 43.15%, or 2,756 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, south, southwest, central, northwest, southeast, and east Henderson County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Henderson County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Henderson County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Henderson County. The fastest plan anyone in Henderson County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Henderson County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Henderson 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 Henderson County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Henderson County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Sparklight Cable in Henderson County, IL
Sparklight cable coverage
About 12.35%, or 789 people, have Sparklight cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, east, and northwest Henderson 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 Henderson County.
Sparklight cable download speeds
Sparklight is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Henderson County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Sparklight cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Henderson County. The fastest plan anyone in Henderson County can order from Sparklight goes up to 400 Mbps, and all Henderson County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 400.0 Mbps
Sparklight cable upload speeds
In Henderson 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 Henderson County cable providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Henderson County is up to 40 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
Henderson County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Henderson County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Henderson County compare to the rest of Illinois?
Cable internet speeds in Henderson County are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 866 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 55.50% in Henderson County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Henderson 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
- Des Moines County, IA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Warren County, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Henry County, IA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Knox County, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Peoria County, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Davis County, IA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Woodford County, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Appanoose County, IA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Wayne County, IA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Livingston County, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Ochiltree County, TX: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- McCulloch County, TX: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- McHenry County, ND: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- McIntosh County, GA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- McKenzie County, ND: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- McLean County, KY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- McLean County, ND: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Mercer County, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Niobrara County, WY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Noble County, OH: less cable coverage, faster speeds