In Polk County there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 96.95% of the county. 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.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in Polk County, IA.
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Polk County, IA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Polk 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 Polk County are not shown.
Polk County 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 Polk County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 96.95% of Polk County. 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 Polk County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Polk County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Polk County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Polk County home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 96.95% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Polk County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Polk County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 93.01% of Polk County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 4.43% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.84%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Polk County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Polk County, along with details on where in Polk County and at what speeds.
Mediacom Cable in Polk County, IA
Mediacom cable coverage
About 96.95%, or 477,389 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Polk County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Polk County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Polk County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Polk 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 fastest compared to other Polk County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Polk County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Polk County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Polk County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Polk County compare to the rest of Iowa?
Cable internet speeds in Polk County are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 1,000 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 96.95% in Polk County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Polk 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
- Dallas County, IA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Jasper County, IA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Guthrie County, IA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Poweshiek County, IA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Audubon County, IA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Iowa County, IA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Shelby County, IA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Johnson County, IA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Harrison County, IA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Cedar County, IA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Sonoma County, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Jefferson County, CO: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Jefferson Parish, LA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Kane County, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Knox County, TN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Lake County, IN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Lancaster County, PA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Loudoun County, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Montgomery County, OH: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Plymouth County, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds