In Pekin there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 97.86% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,391 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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Cable Internet Service Provider in Pekin
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 Pekin are not shown.
Pekin Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Pekin is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 97.86% of Pekin. 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 Pekin above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Pekin?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Pekin.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Pekin home can get up to 1,391 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 23.31% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 74.55% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,200 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Pekin.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Pekin, and slower in the north areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Pekin?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Pekin 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 Pekin homes.
- Cable is fastest for 97.51% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.40%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Pekin homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Pekin, along with details on where in Pekin and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Pekin, IL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 97.86%, or 34,454 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Pekin area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Pekin.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pekin. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Pekin. The fastest plan anyone in Pekin can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Pekin customers is up to 1,391 Mbps.
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- 23.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 76.2% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Pekin 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 Pekin cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Pekin 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 86 Mbps.
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- 23.8% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 76.2% up to 35.0 Mbps
Pekin Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Pekin or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Pekin compare to the rest of Illinois?
Cable internet speeds in Pekin are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 1,391 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 97.86% in Pekin.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Pekin 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
- North Pekin, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hollis, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Pekin Heights, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Marquette Heights, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Towne Oaks, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Tuscarora, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- South Pekin, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Groveland, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Creve Coeur, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Bartonville, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Springville, UT: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Greeneville, TN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Greenfield, IN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Harker Heights, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Havertown, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Huntington, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Huntington Station, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Inman, SC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Inver Grove Heights, MN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Laramie, WY: less cable coverage, slower speeds