In McDonough County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 74.80% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,509 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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McDonough County, IL Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in McDonough 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 McDonough County are not shown.
McDonough County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in McDonough County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 74.80% of McDonough 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 McDonough County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in McDonough County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in McDonough County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average McDonough County home can get up to 1,509 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 29.63% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.85% 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 McDonough County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of McDonough County, and slower in the north areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in McDonough County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in McDonough County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 45.96% of McDonough County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 46.63% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.47%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 5.81% of McDonough County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in McDonough County, along with details on where in McDonough County and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in McDonough County, IL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 71.95%, or 19,598 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, northeast, southwest, south, northwest, west, north, and east McDonough County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of McDonough County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in McDonough County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout McDonough County. The fastest plan anyone in McDonough 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 McDonough County customers is up to 1,529 Mbps.
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- 41.2% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 58.8% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In McDonough 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 McDonough 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 McDonough 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 124 Mbps.
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- 41.2% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 58.8% up to 35.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in McDonough County, IL
Mediacom cable coverage
About 2.96%, or 805 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast and north McDonough 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 McDonough County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in McDonough County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout McDonough County. The fastest plan anyone in McDonough County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all McDonough County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In McDonough 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 McDonough County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in McDonough County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
McDonough County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to McDonough County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in McDonough County compare to the rest of Illinois?
Cable internet speeds in McDonough County are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 1,509 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 74.80% in McDonough County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around McDonough 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
- Hancock County, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Fulton County, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Lee County, IA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- McLean County, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Ford County, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Harrison County, MO: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Warren County, IN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Benton County, IN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Tippecanoe County, IN: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Carroll County, IN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Perry County, MO: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Marshall County, KY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Marshall County, WV: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Martin County, NC: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Patrick County, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Paulding County, OH: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Peach County, GA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Penuelas Municipio, PR: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Perry County, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Perry County, IN: less cable coverage, slower speeds