In Stephenson County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 80.06% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,284 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.
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Stephenson County, IL Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Stephenson 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 Stephenson County are not shown.
Stephenson County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Stephenson County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 80.06% of Stephenson County. 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 Stephenson County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Stephenson County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Stephenson County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Stephenson County home can get up to 1,284 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 12.78% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 17.65% 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 Stephenson County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Stephenson County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Stephenson County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Stephenson County you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 17.09% of Stephenson County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 63.39% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 19.36%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Stephenson County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Stephenson County, along with details on where in Stephenson County and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Stephenson County, IL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 62.41%, or 27,852 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, central, southeast, southwest, east, north, west, and northeast Stephenson County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Stephenson County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stephenson County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Stephenson County. The fastest plan anyone in Stephenson County can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Stephenson County customers is up to 1,364 Mbps.
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- 20.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 79.5% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Stephenson County 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 fastest compared to other Stephenson County cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stephenson County is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 79 Mbps.
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- 20.5% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 79.5% up to 35.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Stephenson County, IL
Mediacom cable coverage
About 17.65%, or 7,878 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, northwest, west, north, and southwest Stephenson County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Stephenson County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stephenson County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stephenson County. The fastest plan anyone in Stephenson County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Stephenson County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Stephenson 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 slowest compared to other Stephenson County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stephenson County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Stephenson County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Stephenson County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Stephenson County compare to the rest of Illinois?
Cable internet speeds in Stephenson County are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 1,284 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 80.06% in Stephenson County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Stephenson 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
- Winnebago County, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Jo Daviess County, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Boone County, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Dubuque County, IA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- McHenry County, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Lake County, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Delaware County, IA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Buchanan County, IA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Black Hawk County, IA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Grundy County, IA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Clatsop County, OR: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Shenandoah County, VA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Shelby County, OH: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Shelby County, KY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Shelby County, IN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Shawano County, WI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Sequoyah County, OK: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Scott County, MO: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Santa Cruz County, AZ: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Coffee County, GA: less cable coverage, slower speeds