In Knoxville there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 91.80% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,184 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.
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Knoxville, IL Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Knoxville
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 Knoxville are not shown.
Knoxville 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 Knoxville is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 91.80% of Knoxville. 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 Knoxville above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Knoxville?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Knoxville.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Knoxville home can get up to 1,184 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,200 Mbps, which 89.96% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.84% of homes can only purchase plans up to 400 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Knoxville.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Knoxville, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Knoxville?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Knoxville you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 2.22% of Knoxville homes.
- Cable is fastest for 91.00% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 1.98%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 4.81%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Knoxville homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Knoxville, along with details on where in Knoxville and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Knoxville, IL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 89.96%, or 3,370 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Knoxville area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Knoxville.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Knoxville. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Knoxville. The fastest plan anyone in Knoxville can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and all Knoxville customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Knoxville 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 slowest compared to other Knoxville cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Knoxville is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Sparklight Cable in Knoxville, IL
Sparklight cable coverage
About 1.84%, or 69 people, have Sparklight cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest Knoxville 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 Knoxville.
Sparklight cable download speeds
Sparklight is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Knoxville. Versus other cable providers in the area, Sparklight cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Knoxville. The fastest plan anyone in Knoxville can order from Sparklight goes up to 400 Mbps, and all Knoxville customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 400.0 Mbps
Sparklight cable upload speeds
In Knoxville 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 fastest compared to other Knoxville cable providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Knoxville is up to 40 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
Knoxville Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Knoxville or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Knoxville compare to the rest of Illinois?
Cable internet speeds in Knoxville are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 1,184 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 91.80% in Knoxville.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Knoxville 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- East Galesburg, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Gilson, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
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- Henderson, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Maquon, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Abingdon, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Henderson Grove, IL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Cameron, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Victoria, IL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
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- Newton Upper Falls, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
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- Titusville, NJ: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Southington, OH: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Savanna, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Salem, CT: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Sabina, OH: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Queenstown, MD: more cable coverage, slower speeds