In Rochester there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 80.97% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,192 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 Rochester, IL.
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Rochester, IL Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Rochester
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 Rochester are not shown.
Rochester 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 Rochester is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 80.97% of Rochester. 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 Rochester above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Rochester?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Rochester.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Rochester home can get up to 1,192 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,200 Mbps, which 77.57% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 3.40% 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 Rochester.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Rochester, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Rochester?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Rochester 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 Rochester homes.
- Cable is fastest for 80.97% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 18.29%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Rochester homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Rochester, along with details on where in Rochester and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Rochester, IL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 77.57%, or 4,613 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, north, northwest, central, southwest, southeast, and east Rochester area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Rochester.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rochester. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rochester. The fastest plan anyone in Rochester can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and all Rochester customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Rochester 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 slowest compared to other Rochester cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rochester is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Rochester, IL
Mediacom cable coverage
About 3.40%, or 202 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast Rochester 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 Rochester.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rochester. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rochester. The fastest plan anyone in Rochester can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Rochester customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Rochester 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 Rochester cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rochester is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Rochester Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Rochester or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Rochester compare to the rest of Illinois?
Cable internet speeds in Rochester are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 1,192 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 80.97% in Rochester.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Rochester 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
- New City, IL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Clear Lake, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Southern View, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Dawson, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Springfield, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Riverton, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Jerome, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Mechanicsburg, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Bissell, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Leland Grove, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Peru, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Pinnacle, NC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Pink Hill, NC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Piney Point Village, TX: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Piney, AR: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Piketon, OH: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Pierre Part, LA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Petersburg, MI: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Peshtigo, WI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Pisgah Forest, NC: more cable coverage, slower speeds