In New Athens there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 69.05% 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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New Athens, IL Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in New Athens
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 New Athens are not shown.
New Athens Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in New Athens is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 69.05% of New Athens. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Cable One. Call one of the companies with service in New Athens above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in New Athens?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in New Athens.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average New Athens 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 69.05% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in New Athens?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in New Athens 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 New Athens homes.
- Cable is fastest for 69.05% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 29.38%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.57% of New Athens homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in New Athens, along with details on where in New Athens and at what speeds.
Sparklight Cable in New Athens, IL
Sparklight cable coverage
About 68.00%, or 1,995 people, have Sparklight cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, east, north, northeast, southeast, and south New Athens area. Sparklight is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of New Athens.
Sparklight cable download speeds
Sparklight is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New Athens. Versus other cable providers in the area, Sparklight cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout New Athens. The fastest plan anyone in New Athens can order from Sparklight goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all New Athens customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight cable upload speeds
In New Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Sparklight cable. Compared to other ISPs, Sparklight is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other New Athens cable providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in New Athens is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in New Athens, IL
Mediacom cable coverage
About 1.06%, or 31 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and west New Athens 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 New Athens.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New Athens. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout New Athens. The fastest plan anyone in New Athens can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all New Athens customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In New Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mediacom cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other New Athens cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in New Athens is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
New Athens Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to New Athens or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in New Athens compare to the rest of Illinois?
Cable internet speeds in New Athens 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 69.05% in New Athens.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around New Athens 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.
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