In Putnam County there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 52.28% 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 Putnam County, IL.
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Putnam County, IL Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Putnam 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 Putnam County are not shown.
Putnam County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Putnam County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 52.28% of Putnam 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 Putnam County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Putnam County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Putnam County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Putnam 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 52.28% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Putnam County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Putnam County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 50.15% of Putnam County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 21.64% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 7.22%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 20.29%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Putnam County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Putnam County, along with details on where in Putnam County and at what speeds.
Mediacom Cable in Putnam County, IL
Mediacom cable coverage
About 52.28%, or 2,947 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northeast, west, east, and central Putnam County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Putnam County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Putnam County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Putnam County. The fastest plan anyone in Putnam County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Putnam County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Putnam 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 Putnam County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Putnam County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Putnam County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Putnam County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Putnam County compare to the rest of Illinois?
Cable internet speeds in Putnam County are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 1,000 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 52.28% in Putnam County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Putnam 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
- Bureau County, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- LaSalle County, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Henry County, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Grundy County, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Mercer County, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Kankakee County, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Louisa County, IA: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Washington County, IA: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Starke County, IN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Keokuk County, IA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Cheyenne County, NE: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Chickasaw County, IA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Chicot County, AR: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Childress County, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Choctaw County, MS: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Valley County, ID: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Valley County, NE: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Van Buren County, TN: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Vermillion County, IN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Vinton County, OH: less cable coverage, similar speeds