In Jackson County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 76.01% 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 Jackson County, IL.
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Jackson County, IL Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Jackson 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 Jackson County are not shown.
Jackson County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Jackson County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 76.01% of Jackson 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 Jackson County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Jackson County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Jackson County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Jackson 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 76.01% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Jackson County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Jackson County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 58.39% of Jackson County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 20.62% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 16.63%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 4.03% of Jackson County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Jackson County, along with details on where in Jackson County and at what speeds.
Mediacom Cable in Jackson County, IL
Mediacom cable coverage
About 70.58%, or 37,389 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, central, south, west, east, north, northeast, and northwest Jackson County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Jackson County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Jackson County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Jackson County. The fastest plan anyone in Jackson County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Jackson County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Jackson 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 Jackson County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Jackson County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Zito Media Cable in Jackson County, IL
Zito cable coverage
About 13.24%, or 7,016 people, have Zito cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, south, and southwest Jackson County area. Zito is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Jackson County.
Zito Media cable download speeds
Zito is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Jackson County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Zito cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Jackson County. The fastest plan anyone in Jackson County can order from Zito goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Jackson County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Zito Media cable upload speeds
In Jackson County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Zito cable. Compared to other ISPs, Zito is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Jackson County cable providers. Zito offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Jackson County is up to 25 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Jackson County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Jackson County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Jackson County compare to the rest of Illinois?
Cable internet speeds in Jackson 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 76.01% in Jackson County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Jackson 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
- Williamson County, IL: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Perry County, MO: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Saline County, IL: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Gallatin County, IL: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- St. Francois County, MO: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Union County, KY: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Henderson County, KY: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Daviess County, KY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Dent County, MO: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Hancock County, KY: less cable coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Somerset County, ME: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Elko County, NV: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Franklin County, KY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Franklin County, NY: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Franklin County, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Franklin County, VT: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Garfield County, CO: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hall County, NE: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Sandusky County, OH: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Edgecombe County, NC: more cable coverage, slower speeds