In Lake County there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 97.89% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,805 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 Lake County, IL.
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Lake County, IL Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Lake 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 Lake County are not shown.
Lake County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Lake County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 97.89% of Lake 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 Lake County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Lake County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Lake County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Lake County home can get up to 1,805 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 73.98% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% 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 Lake County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Lake County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Lake County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Lake County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 10.91% of Lake County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 87.04% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.50% of Lake County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Lake County, along with details on where in Lake County and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Lake County, IL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 97.89%, or 699,255 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lake County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Lake County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lake County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lake County. The fastest plan anyone in Lake 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 Lake County customers is up to 1,805 Mbps.
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- 75.6% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 24.4% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Lake 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 Lake County cable providers. XFINITY offers 3 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 Lake County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 198 Mbps.
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- 0.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 75.5% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 24.4% up to 35.0 Mbps
Lake County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Lake County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Lake County compare to the rest of Illinois?
Cable internet speeds in Lake County are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 1,805 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 97.89% in Lake County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Lake 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
- McHenry County, IL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Boone County, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Winnebago County, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Stephenson County, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Van Buren County, MI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Jo Daviess County, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Kalamazoo County, MI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Dubuque County, IA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Calhoun County, MI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Delaware County, IA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Cobb County, GA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- DeKalb County, GA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Essex County, MA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Jefferson County, KY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Bernalillo County, NM: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Suffolk County, MA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- San Mateo County, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- San Joaquin County, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Oklahoma County, OK: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Norfolk County, MA: more cable coverage, slower speeds