In Lake County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 98.24% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 874 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.
Cable Internet Service Providers in Lake County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Lake County are not shown.
Lake County 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.
HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Lake County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 98.24% of Lake 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 Lake County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Lake County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Lake County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Lake County home can get up to 874 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 82.77% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 15.47% of homes can only purchase plans up to 200 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Lake County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Lake County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Lake County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Lake County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 14.11% of Lake County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 84.15% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.37%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Lake County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Lake County, along with details on where in Lake County and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Lake County, IN
XFINITY cable coverage
About 98.01%, or 486,146 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lake County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Lake County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lake County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lake County. The fastest plan anyone in Lake County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 200 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Lake County customers is up to 874 Mbps.
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- 84.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 15.8% up to 200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Lake County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Lake County cable providers. XFINITY 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 Lake County is up to 35 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 31 Mbps.
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- 84.2% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 15.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
WOW! Cable in Lake County, IN
WOW! cable coverage
About 15.34%, or 76,090 people, have WOW! cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, north, central, and southwest Lake County area. WOW! is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Lake County.
WOW! cable download speeds
WOW! is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lake County. Versus other cable providers in the area, WOW! cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lake County. The fastest plan anyone in Lake County can order from WOW! goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lake County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
WOW! cable upload speeds
In Lake County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for WOW! cable. Compared to other ISPs, WOW! is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Lake County cable providers. WOW! offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lake County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Lake County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Lake County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Lake County compare to the rest of Indiana?
Cable internet speeds in Lake County are comparable versus the average speeds in Indiana: 970 Mbps in Indiana versus 874 Mbps in the county. The state has greater cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Indiana is 84.08% versus 98.24% in Lake County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Lake 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
- Porter County, IN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Cook County, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- LaPorte County, IN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Will County, IL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Kankakee County, IL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Jasper County, IN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Newton County, IN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- DuPage County, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Starke County, IN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Pulaski County, IN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Williamson County, TX: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Pasco County, FL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Sonoma County, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Morris County, NJ: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Adams County, CO: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Plymouth County, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Guilford County, NC: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Greenville County, SC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Passaic County, NJ: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Chester County, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds