In Rock Island there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 95.77% of the city. 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 Rock Island, IL.
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Rock Island, IL Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Rock Island
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 Rock Island are not shown.
Rock Island 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 Rock Island is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 95.77% of Rock Island. 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 Rock Island above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Rock Island?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Rock Island.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Rock Island home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 95.77% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Rock Island?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Rock Island you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 95.62% of Rock Island homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 4.22% of Rock Island homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Rock Island, along with details on where in Rock Island and at what speeds.
Mediacom Cable in Rock Island, IL
Mediacom cable coverage
About 95.77%, or 36,124 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rock Island area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Rock Island.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rock Island. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rock Island. The fastest plan anyone in Rock Island can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Rock Island customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Rock Island 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 Rock Island cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rock Island is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Rock Island Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Rock Island or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Rock Island compare to the rest of Illinois?
Cable internet speeds in Rock Island are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 95.77% in Rock Island.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Rock Island 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
- Moline, IL: more cable coverage, similar speeds
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- Riverdale, IA: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Coal Valley, IL: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- East Moline, IL: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Silvis, IL: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Buffalo, IA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Brighton, NY: more cable coverage, similar speeds
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