In Wood River there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 97.86% 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.
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Wood River, IL Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Wood River
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 Wood River are not shown.
Wood River Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Wood River is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 97.86% of Wood River. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Spectrum. Call one of the companies with service in Wood River above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Wood River?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Wood River.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Wood River 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 97.86% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Wood River?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Wood River you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 74.06% of Wood River homes.
- Cable is fastest for 24.93% 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 less than 1% of Wood River homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Wood River, along with details on where in Wood River and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Wood River, IL
Spectrum cable coverage
About 97.86%, or 11,264 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Wood River area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Wood River.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wood River. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wood River. The fastest plan anyone in Wood River can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Wood River customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Wood River download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Wood River cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wood River is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Wood River Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Wood River or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Wood River compare to the rest of Illinois?
Cable internet speeds in Wood River 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 97.86% in Wood River.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Wood River 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
- East Alton, IL: more cable coverage, similar speeds
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- South Roxana, IL: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Cottage Hills, IL: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Bethalto, IL: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Alton, IL: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Moro, IL: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Poag, IL: less cable coverage, similar speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Louisville, TN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
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- Lindon, UT: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Linganore, MD: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Litchfield, NH: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Aberdeen, NC: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Little Chute, WI: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Long Valley, NJ: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Loudon, TN: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Lincoln Park, NJ: more cable coverage, slower speeds