In Madison County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 91.53% 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 Madison County, IL.
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Madison County, IL Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Madison 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 Madison County are not shown.
Madison County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Madison County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 91.53% of Madison County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Spectrum. Call one of the companies with service in Madison County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Madison County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Madison County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Madison County home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,200 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 91.51% 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 Madison County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Madison County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Madison County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Madison County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 52.65% of Madison County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 44.39% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.66%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.21% of Madison County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Madison County, along with details on where in Madison County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Madison County, IL
Spectrum cable coverage
About 89.58%, or 238,166 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Madison County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Madison County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Madison County. The fastest plan anyone in Madison County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Madison County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Madison County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Madison County cable providers. Spectrum 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 Madison County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 998 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 99.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 35.0 Mbps
Madison communications Cable in Madison County, IL
Madison communications cable coverage
About 1.95%, or 5,171 people, have Madison communications cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast Madison County area. Madison communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Madison County.
Madison communications cable download speeds
Madison communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Madison communications cable is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Madison County. The fastest plan anyone in Madison County can order from Madison communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Madison County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Madison communications cable upload speeds
In Madison County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Madison communications cable. Compared to other ISPs, Madison communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Madison County cable providers. Madison communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Madison County is up to 150 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 150.0 Mbps
Madison County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Madison County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Madison County compare to the rest of Illinois?
Cable internet speeds in Madison 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 91.53% in Madison County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Madison 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
- Bond County, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- St. Charles County, MO: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln County, MO: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Fayette County, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Warren County, MO: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Montgomery County, MO: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Clay County, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Richland County, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Callaway County, MO: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Lawrence County, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Clayton County, GA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Caddo Parish, LA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Calcasieu Parish, LA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Canyon County, ID: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Champaign County, IL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Warren County, OH: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Chatham County, GA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Cherokee County, GA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Chesapeake City, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Chesterfield County, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds