In Mercer County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 63.66% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 857 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 Mercer County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Mercer County are not shown.
Mercer 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 Mercer County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 63.66% of Mercer County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Mediacom. Call one of the companies with service in Mercer County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Mercer County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Mercer County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Mercer County home can get up to 857 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 50.65% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 13.01% of homes can only purchase plans up to 300 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Mercer County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Mercer County, and slower in the west areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Mercer County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Mercer County you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 8.43% of Mercer County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 63.66% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 10.27%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 17.64%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Mercer County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Mercer County, along with details on where in Mercer County and at what speeds.
Mediacom Cable in Mercer County, IL
Mediacom cable coverage
About 50.65%, or 8,324 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, northeast, east, southeast, north, and southwest Mercer County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Mercer County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mercer County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Mercer County. The fastest plan anyone in Mercer County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Mercer County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Mercer County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Mediacom cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Mercer County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Mercer County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Nova1net Cable in Mercer County, IL
Nova1net cable coverage
About 13.14%, or 2,159 people, have Nova1net cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, west, south, and southeast Mercer County area. Nova1net is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Mercer County.
Nova1net cable download speeds
Nova1net is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mercer County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Nova1net cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Mercer County. The fastest plan anyone in Mercer County can order from Nova1net goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Mercer County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Nova1net cable upload speeds
In Mercer County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Nova1net cable. Compared to other ISPs, Nova1net is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Mercer County cable providers. Nova1net offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Mercer County is up to 30 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
Mercer County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Mercer County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Mercer County compare to the rest of Illinois?
Cable internet speeds in Mercer County are comparable versus the average speeds in Illinois: 987 Mbps in Illinois versus 857 Mbps in the county. The state has far less cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Illinois is 92.70% versus 63.66% in Mercer County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Mercer 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
- Warren County, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Rock Island County, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Muscatine County, IA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Louisa County, IA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Scott County, IA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Henderson County, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Knox County, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Des Moines County, IA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Henry County, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Cedar County, IA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Seward County, NE: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Richland County, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Floyd County, IA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Kanabec County, MN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Lawrence County, KY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Frio County, TX: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Crawford County, WI: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Osage County, KS: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Marshall County, OK: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Jefferson County, GA: less cable coverage, slower speeds