In Stephenson County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 79.60% of the county. 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.
Cable Internet Service Providers in Stephenson County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Stephenson County are not shown.
Stephenson 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 Stephenson County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 79.60% of Stephenson 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 Stephenson County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Stephenson County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Stephenson County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Stephenson County home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 79.60% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Stephenson County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Stephenson County you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Stephenson County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 78.93% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 1.84%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 18.40%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Stephenson County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Stephenson County, along with details on where in Stephenson County and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Stephenson County, IL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 62.14%, or 29,647 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, central, southeast, southwest, east, west, and north Stephenson County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Stephenson County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stephenson County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stephenson County. The fastest plan anyone in Stephenson County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Stephenson County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Stephenson 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 Stephenson County cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stephenson County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Stephenson County, IL
Mediacom cable coverage
About 17.47%, or 8,333 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, northeast, southwest, north, west, east, and central Stephenson County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Stephenson County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stephenson County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stephenson County. The fastest plan anyone in Stephenson County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Stephenson County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Stephenson County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Mediacom cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Stephenson County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stephenson County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Stephenson County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Stephenson County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Stephenson County compare to the rest of Illinois?
Cable internet speeds in Stephenson County are comparable versus the average speeds in Illinois: 987 Mbps in Illinois versus 1,000 Mbps in the county. The state has less cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Illinois is 92.70% versus 79.60% in Stephenson County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Stephenson 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
- Green County, WI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Carroll County, IL: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Ogle County, IL: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Winnebago County, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Jo Daviess County, IL: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Lafayette County, WI: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Rock County, WI: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Whiteside County, IL: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Boone County, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Lee County, IL: less cable coverage, similar speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Medina County, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Goodhue County, MN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Macoupin County, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Auglaize County, OH: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hopkins County, KY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Henry County, IN: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Hancock County, MS: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Chesterfield County, SC: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cortland County, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Bristol County, RI: more cable coverage, similar speeds