In Rantoul there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 97.32% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,001 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 Rantoul, IL.
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Cable Internet Service Provider in Rantoul
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 Rantoul are not shown.
Rantoul Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Rantoul is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 97.32% of Rantoul. 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 Rantoul above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Rantoul?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Rantoul.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Rantoul home can get up to 1,001 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,200 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 96.65% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Rantoul.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Rantoul, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Rantoul?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Rantoul you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 90.23% of Rantoul homes.
- Cable is fastest for 7.09% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.43%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Rantoul homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Rantoul, along with details on where in Rantoul and at what speeds.
Mediacom Cable in Rantoul, IL
Mediacom cable coverage
About 97.32%, or 12,720 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rantoul area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Rantoul.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rantoul. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rantoul. The fastest plan anyone in Rantoul can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Rantoul customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Rantoul 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 Rantoul cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rantoul is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Rantoul Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Rantoul or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Rantoul compare to the rest of Illinois?
Cable internet speeds in Rantoul are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 1,001 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 97.32% in Rantoul.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Rantoul 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
- Thomasboro, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Ludlow, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Gifford, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Dewey, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Paxton, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Fisher, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Urbana, IL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- St. Joseph, IL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Mahomet, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Champaign, IL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Burnet, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Whitestown, IN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Whitefish, MT: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- White City, OR: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Western Springs, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- West Point, MS: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Carbondale, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Campton Hills, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- California, MD: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Byhalia, MS: less cable coverage, faster speeds