In Macon County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 91.29% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,787 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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Macon County, IL Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Macon 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 Macon County are not shown.
Macon County 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 Macon County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 91.29% of Macon 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 Macon County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Macon County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Macon County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Macon County home can get up to 1,787 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 68.34% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 5.21% 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 Macon County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Macon County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Macon County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Macon County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 21.85% of Macon County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 72.18% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 4.61%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.15% of Macon County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Macon County, along with details on where in Macon County and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Macon County, IL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 86.08%, or 89,521 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Macon County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Macon County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Macon County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Macon County. The fastest plan anyone in Macon 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 Macon County customers is up to 1,835 Mbps.
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- 79.4% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 20.6% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Macon 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 Macon 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 Macon 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 206 Mbps.
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- 79.4% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 20.6% up to 35.0 Mbps
Sparklight Cable in Macon County, IL
Sparklight cable coverage
About 5.25%, or 5,458 people, have Sparklight cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, southwest, and southeast Macon 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 Macon County.
Sparklight cable download speeds
Sparklight is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Macon County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Sparklight cable is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Macon County. The fastest plan anyone in Macon County can order from Sparklight goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Macon County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight cable upload speeds
In Macon 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 one of the slowest compared to other Macon County cable providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Macon County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Macon County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Macon County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Macon County compare to the rest of Illinois?
Cable internet speeds in Macon County are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 1,787 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 91.29% in Macon County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Macon 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
- Douglas County, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Sangamon County, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Menard County, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Morgan County, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cass County, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Vermillion County, IN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Parke County, IN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Adams County, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Marion County, MO: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hendricks County, IN: more cable coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- St. Mary's County, MD: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Etowah County, AL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Flathead County, MT: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Floyd County, GA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Fond du Lac County, WI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Franklin County, MO: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Garland County, AR: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Geauga County, OH: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Grand Traverse County, MI: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hanover County, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds