In Kankakee County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 86.97% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,573 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 Kankakee County, IL.
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Kankakee County, IL Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Kankakee 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 Kankakee County are not shown.
Kankakee County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Kankakee County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 86.97% of Kankakee 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 Kankakee County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Kankakee County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Kankakee County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Kankakee County home can get up to 1,573 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 42.08% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 6.29% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Kankakee County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Kankakee County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Kankakee County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Kankakee County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 44.72% of Kankakee County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 43.38% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 10.23%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.42% of Kankakee County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Kankakee County, along with details on where in Kankakee County and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Kankakee County, IL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 80.69%, or 86,741 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Kankakee County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Kankakee County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kankakee County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Kankakee County. The fastest plan anyone in Kankakee 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 Kankakee County customers is up to 1,617 Mbps.
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- 52.2% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 47.8% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Kankakee 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 the fastest compared to other Kankakee 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 Kankakee 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 147 Mbps.
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- 52.2% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 47.8% up to 35.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Kankakee County, IL
Mediacom cable coverage
About 6.29%, or 6,758 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, east, and northwest Kankakee 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 Kankakee County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kankakee County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kankakee County. The fastest plan anyone in Kankakee County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Kankakee County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Kankakee 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 slowest compared to other Kankakee County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kankakee County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Kankakee County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Kankakee County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Kankakee County compare to the rest of Illinois?
Cable internet speeds in Kankakee County are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 1,573 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 86.97% in Kankakee County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Kankakee 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
- Jasper County, IN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Pulaski County, IN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Starke County, IN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Putnam County, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Marshall County, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Fulton County, IN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Stark County, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Kosciusko County, IN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Whitley County, IN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Allen County, IN: more cable coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Lycoming County, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Garland County, AR: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Grant County, WA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hanover County, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Whitfield County, GA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Wayne County, OH: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Wayne County, NC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Walworth County, WI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hunt County, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Jefferson County, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds