In Winnebago County there are 3 residential Cable providers covering 96.41% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,668 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 Winnebago County, IL.
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Winnebago County, IL Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Winnebago 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 Winnebago County are not shown.
Winnebago County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Winnebago County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 96.41% of Winnebago 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 Winnebago County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Winnebago County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Winnebago County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Winnebago County home can get up to 1,668 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 60.68% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 16.91% 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 Winnebago County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Winnebago County, and slower in the north areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Winnebago County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Winnebago County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 35.72% of Winnebago County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 60.98% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.87%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Winnebago County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Winnebago County, along with details on where in Winnebago County and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Winnebago County, IL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 79.51%, or 226,879 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Winnebago County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Winnebago County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Winnebago County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Winnebago County. The fastest plan anyone in Winnebago County can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 500 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Winnebago County customers is up to 1,810 Mbps.
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- 76.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 23.7% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Winnebago 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 Winnebago 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 Winnebago 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 199 Mbps.
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- 76.3% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 23.7% up to 35.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Winnebago County, IL
Spectrum cable coverage
About 14.52%, or 41,446 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, north, and northwest Winnebago County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Winnebago County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Winnebago County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Winnebago County. The fastest plan anyone in Winnebago County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Winnebago County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Winnebago County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Winnebago County cable providers. Spectrum 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 Winnebago County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 35 Mbps.
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- 0.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Winnebago County, IL
Mediacom cable coverage
About 3.07%, or 8,772 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northwest, southwest, east, northeast, and southeast Winnebago County 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 Winnebago County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Winnebago County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Winnebago County. The fastest plan anyone in Winnebago County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Winnebago County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Winnebago 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 below average compared to other Winnebago County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Winnebago County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Winnebago County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Winnebago County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Winnebago County compare to the rest of Illinois?
Cable internet speeds in Winnebago County are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 1,668 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 96.41% in Winnebago County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Winnebago 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
- Boone County, IL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Stephenson County, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- McHenry County, IL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Lake County, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Jo Daviess County, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Dubuque County, IA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Delaware County, IA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Buchanan County, IA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Van Buren County, MI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Black Hawk County, IA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Sumner County, TN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Yolo County, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Yavapai County, AZ: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Yakima County, WA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Washtenaw County, MI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Chesterfield County, VA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Clay County, MO: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Clermont County, OH: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Delaware County, OH: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Deschutes County, OR: less cable coverage, slower speeds