In Kankakee County there are 4 residential Fiber providers covering 47.76% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 7,027 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 Fiber internet providers in Kankakee County, IL.
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Kankakee County, IL Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Kankakee 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 Kankakee County are not shown.
Kankakee County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Kankakee County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 47.76% of Kankakee County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Pavlov Media. Call one of the companies with service in Kankakee County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Kankakee County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Kankakee County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Kankakee County home can get up to 7,027 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 8,000 Mbps, which 39.80% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 3.64% 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 Kankakee County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Kankakee County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Kankakee County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Kankakee County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 44.72% of Kankakee County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 43.38% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 10.23%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.42% of Kankakee County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Kankakee County, along with details on where in Kankakee County and at what speeds.
Pavlov Media Fiber in Kankakee County, IL
Pavlov Media fiber coverage
About 34.36%, or 36,939 people, have Pavlov Media fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, central, northwest, west, northeast, southwest, and east Kankakee County area. Pavlov Media is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Kankakee County.
Pavlov Media fiber download speeds
Pavlov Media is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kankakee County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Pavlov Media fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Kankakee County. The fastest plan anyone in Kankakee County can order from Pavlov Media goes up to 8,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Kankakee County customers is up to 7,999 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Pavlov Media fiber upload speeds
In Kankakee County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Pavlov Media fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Pavlov Media is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Kankakee County fiber providers. Pavlov Media 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 Kankakee County is up to 8,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Pavlov Media customers can get speeds up to 7,999 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
SURF Internet Fiber in Kankakee County, IL
Surf fiber coverage
About 11.91%, or 12,805 people, have Surf fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northeast, northwest, southwest, east, and central Kankakee County area. Surf is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Kankakee County.
SURF Internet fiber download speeds
Surf is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kankakee County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Surf fiber is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Kankakee County. The fastest plan anyone in Kankakee County can order from Surf goes up to 8,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Kankakee County customers is up to 5,211 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 56.9% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 22.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 20.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
SURF Internet fiber upload speeds
In Kankakee County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Surf fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Surf is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Kankakee County fiber providers. Surf offers 3 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 Kankakee County is up to 8,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Surf customers can get speeds up to 5,211 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 56.9% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 22.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 20.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Kankakee County, IL
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 5.23%, or 5,624 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, north, south, northeast, west, northwest, southwest, and southeast Kankakee County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Kankakee County.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kankakee County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Kankakee County. The fastest plan anyone in Kankakee County can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Kankakee County customers is up to 1,960 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 24.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 76.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Kankakee County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Kankakee County fiber providers. EarthLink 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 Kankakee County is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 1,960 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 24.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 76.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Kankakee County, IL
AT&T fiber coverage
About 5.23%, or 5,624 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, north, south, northeast, west, northwest, southwest, and southeast Kankakee County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Kankakee County.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kankakee County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Kankakee County. The fastest plan anyone in Kankakee County can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Kankakee County customers is up to 1,960 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 24.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 76.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Kankakee County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Kankakee County fiber providers. AT&T 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 Kankakee County is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 1,960 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 24.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 76.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Kankakee County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Kankakee County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Kankakee County compare to the rest of Illinois?
Fiber internet speeds in Kankakee County are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 7,027 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 47.76% in Kankakee County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Kankakee County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber 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
- Jasper County, IN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Pulaski County, IN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Starke County, IN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Putnam County, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Marshall County, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Fulton County, IN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Stark County, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Kosciusko County, IN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Whitley County, IN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Allen County, IN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Lycoming County, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Garland County, AR: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Grant County, WA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hanover County, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Whitfield County, GA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Wayne County, OH: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Wayne County, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Walworth County, WI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hunt County, TX: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Jefferson County, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds