In Nelson there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 45.38% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,200 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 Nelson, IL.
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Cable Internet Service Provider in Nelson
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 Nelson are not shown.
Nelson 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 Nelson is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 45.38% of Nelson. 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 Nelson above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Nelson?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Nelson.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Nelson home can get up to 1,200 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,200 Mbps, which 45.38% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Nelson?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Nelson you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Nelson homes.
- Cable is fastest for 45.38% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 53.88%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Nelson homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Nelson, along with details on where in Nelson and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Nelson, IL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 45.38%, or 363 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, north, northeast, and west Nelson area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Nelson.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nelson. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nelson. The fastest plan anyone in Nelson can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and all Nelson customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Nelson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Nelson cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nelson is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Nelson Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Nelson or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Nelson compare to the rest of Illinois?
Cable internet speeds in Nelson are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 1,200 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 45.38% in Nelson.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Nelson 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
- Prairieville, IL: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Sterling, IL: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Rock Falls, IL: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Yeoward Addition, IL: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Penrose, IL: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Dixon, IL: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Woosung, IL: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Galt, IL: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Como, IL: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Grand Detour, IL: less cable coverage, similar speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- West Bloomfield, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cedarville, IL: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Cedar Grove, IN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cedar Creek, NE: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cecilton, MD: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Catawba, KY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- West Sumpter, MI: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Carolina, AL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Canaan Center, NH: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Campbellsport, OH: more cable coverage, slower speeds