In Thomson there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 47.65% 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 Thomson, IL.
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Cable Internet Service Provider in Thomson
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 Thomson are not shown.
Thomson Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Thomson is cable internet available?

Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 47.65% of Thomson. 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 Thomson above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Thomson?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Thomson.

Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Thomson 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 47.65% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Thomson?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Thomson you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 31.93% of Thomson homes.
- Cable is fastest for 18.44% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 48.53%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Thomson homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Thomson, along with details on where in Thomson and at what speeds.
Mediacom Cable in Thomson, IL

Mediacom cable coverage
About 47.65%, or 1,297 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Thomson area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Thomson.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thomson. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Thomson. The fastest plan anyone in Thomson can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Thomson customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Thomson 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 Thomson cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Thomson is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Thomson Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Thomson or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Thomson compare to the rest of Illinois?
Cable internet speeds in Thomson 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 47.65% in Thomson.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Thomson 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
- Wacker, IL: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Sabula, IA: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Andover, IA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Savanna, IL: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Fulton, IL: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Clinton, IA: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Mount Carroll, IL: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Chadwick, IL: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Garden Plain, IL: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Morrison, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Bainbridge, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Graysville, AL: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- East Lansdowne, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Sterling, KS: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Congress, AZ: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Collins, GA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Christopher, IL: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Chenango Forks, NY: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Blair, WI: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Bethel, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds


