In Cairo there are 6 residential internet providers covering 98.96% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 6,396 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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6 Internet Service Providers in Cairo
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 Cairo are not shown.
Cairo Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 98.96% of Cairo. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Cable One. Now you can call companies in Cairo with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Cairo?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Cairo.
Internet Speed Key
The average Cairo home can get up to 6,396 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 7,000 Mbps, which 89.93% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.88% of homes can only purchase plans up to 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Cairo.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Cairo, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Cairo?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Cairo you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 89.93% of Cairo homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 9.03%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.04% of Cairo homes.
Internet Market Health in Cairo
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Cairo internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Cairo based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.3 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.3 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Cairo internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Cairo homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Cairo internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 4 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Cairo needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Cairo, along with details on where in Cairo and at what speeds.
Sparklight Fiber in Cairo, IL
Sparklight fiber coverage
About 89.93%, or 1,723 people, have Sparklight fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, southeast, west, south, east, northwest, north, and southwest Cairo area. Sparklight is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Cairo.
Sparklight fiber download speeds
Sparklight is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cairo. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Sparklight fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cairo. The fastest plan anyone in Cairo can order from Sparklight goes up to 7,000 Mbps, and all Cairo customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight fiber upload speeds
In Cairo download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Sparklight fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Sparklight is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Cairo fiber providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cairo is up to 7,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Cairo, IL
Wisper Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 96.45%, or 1,848 people, have Wisper Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Cairo area. Wisper Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Cairo.
Wisper Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Wisper Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cairo. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Wisper Internet fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Cairo. The fastest plan anyone in Cairo can order from Wisper Internet goes up to 400 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Cairo customers is up to 376 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 92.2% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 7.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
Wisper Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Cairo download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Wisper Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Wisper Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Cairo fixed wireless providers. Wisper Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cairo is up to 30 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Wisper Internet customers can get speeds up to 29 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 92.2% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 7.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Cairo, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 89.67%, or 1,718 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Cairo area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Cairo.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cairo. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Cairo. The fastest plan anyone in Cairo can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Cairo customers is up to 30 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 6.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 93.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Cairo download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Cairo fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cairo is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 4.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 6.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 93.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Cairo, IL
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 47.55%, or 911 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Cairo area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Cairo.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cairo. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cairo. The fastest plan anyone in Cairo can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Cairo customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Cairo download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Cairo fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cairo is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Cairo Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Cairo or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Cairo compare to the rest of Illinois?
Internet speeds in Cairo are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 2,791 Mbps in Illinois versus 6,396 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Illinois is 99.02% versus 98.96% in Cairo.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Cairo are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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
- Mound City, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Klondike, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wyatt, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wickliffe, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mounds, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Spencer Heights, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Barlow, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- North Mounds, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Villa Ridge, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lusk, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Ramsey, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Glenford, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Henderson, LA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hollsopple, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lynnville, TN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Miramar, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Morven, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Nora Springs, IA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Paint Lick, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pedro, OH: less internet coverage, slower speeds