In Murphysboro there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 91.01% of the city. 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.
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Murphysboro, IL Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Murphysboro
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 Murphysboro are not shown.
Murphysboro 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 Murphysboro is cable internet available?

Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 91.01% of Murphysboro. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Mediacom. Call one of the companies with service in Murphysboro above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Murphysboro?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Murphysboro.

Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Murphysboro home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 91.01% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Murphysboro?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Murphysboro you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 79.56% of Murphysboro homes.
- Cable is fastest for 12.01% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 7.82%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Murphysboro homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Murphysboro, along with details on where in Murphysboro and at what speeds.
Mediacom Cable in Murphysboro, IL

Mediacom cable coverage
About 72.86%, or 9,267 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Murphysboro area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Murphysboro.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Murphysboro. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Murphysboro. The fastest plan anyone in Murphysboro can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Murphysboro customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Murphysboro 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 fastest compared to other Murphysboro cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Murphysboro is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Zito Media Cable in Murphysboro, IL

Zito cable coverage
About 34.83%, or 4,430 people, have Zito cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, southwest, west, south, central, east, and northwest Murphysboro area. Zito is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Murphysboro.
Zito Media cable download speeds
Zito is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Murphysboro. Versus other cable providers in the area, Zito cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Murphysboro. The fastest plan anyone in Murphysboro can order from Zito goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Murphysboro customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Zito Media cable upload speeds
In Murphysboro download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Zito cable. Compared to other ISPs, Zito is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Murphysboro cable providers. Zito offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Murphysboro is up to 25 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Murphysboro Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Murphysboro or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Murphysboro compare to the rest of Illinois?
Cable internet speeds in Murphysboro are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 91.01% in Murphysboro.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Murphysboro 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
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Cities with Similar Populations
- Grand Terrace, CA: more cable coverage, similar speeds
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- Stony Point, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Stevensville, MI: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Greenbrier, TN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Greenbrier, AR: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Gray, GA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Granville, OH: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Grantsville, UT: more cable coverage, faster speeds


