Best Internet Providers in Cable, IL
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Cable, IL
Cable has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Cable.
Ranks compare Cable with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Cable, IL at a Glance
Cable Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
New Windsor Telephone and Cable TV
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Nextlink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Cable ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Cable, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Cable based on Illinois customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Cable, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 92.08% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Cable?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Cable
How Cable Compares to Places Its Size
Cable's report card score is in the top 38% and its connectivity index is in the top 22%.
| Measure | Cable | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Mercer County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 97.6% | top 30% | 57.9% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 997 Mbps | bottom 43% | 2,187 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.1 | bottom 50% | 4 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 29% | 2.3 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | top 31% | 11% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | top 31% | 93% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 92% | top 20% | 91% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 65% | top 35% | 64% | 75% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 84% | top 15% | 79% | 81% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $116,283 | top 5% | $76,332 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 22% | 12% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 97.6% of homes in Cable, against 57.9% across Mercer County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Cable are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $116,283 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Cable
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Cable?
New Windsor Telephone and Cable TV Fiber in Cable, IL
Availability:
97.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
New Windsor Telephone and Cable TV offers Fiber service to 97.6% of Cable homes. Across the city, New Windsor Telephone and Cable TV Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Cable?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Cable, IL
Availability:
96.8%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
409 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.8% of Cable homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 409 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 700 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 300, with an average of 111 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Cable, IL
Availability:
92.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.1% of Cable homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Cable, IL
Availability:
32.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.2% of Cable homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 39 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 6.7 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Cable, IL
Availability:
12.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.7% of Cable homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Cable, IL
Availability:
12.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.7% of Cable homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Cable?
Mediacom Cable in Cable, IL
Availability:
62.1%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 62.1% of Cable homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Cable?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Cable, IL.
Internet in Cable by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Cable
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Cable
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Cable Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Cable that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, Orion has the most homes with fiber (95.8%) and Sherrard the fewest (88.0%); Cable has 97.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cable (this page) | 884 | 97.6% | 997 Mbps | 4.1 | C+ | 56/100 |
| Orion | 2,601 | 95.8% | 1,815 Mbps | 5.5 | B | 56/100 |
| Sherrard | 1,530 | 88.0% | 942 Mbps | 3.5 | C- | 52/100 |
| Matherville | 894 | 12.4% | 972 Mbps | 3.7 | D | 54/100 |
| New Windsor | 791 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.3 | C+ | 41/100 |
| Preemption | 649 | 4.2% | 790 Mbps | 4.4 | D | 27/100 |
| Lynn Center | 477 | 100.0% | 891 Mbps | 4.2 | C+ | 47/100 |
| Sunny Hill Estates | 384 | 46.9% | 1,346 Mbps | 5.9 | C+ | 46/100 |
| Warner | 310 | 92.6% | 1,049 Mbps | 5.2 | C+ | 56/100 |
| Opheim | 298 | 97.3% | 733 Mbps | 3.4 | C | 46/100 |
| Swedona | 188 | 100.0% | 588 Mbps | 3.8 | C+ | 43/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Cable?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Mediacom and New Windsor Telephone and Cable TV should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Cable
| New Windsor Telephone and Cable TV | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 700 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Cable Internet Providers
Based on 98 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Cable residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.94 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Illinois, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 32.2% coverage in Cable.
At a national level, based on 2336 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Cable Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Cable, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Cable Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| New Windsor Telephone and Cable TV | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Cable
Based on data reported by Cable ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Mediacom and New Windsor Telephone and Cable TV. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Cable. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Cable Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| New Windsor Telephone and Cable TV | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Cable?
Of the providers in Cable, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Cable where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Illinois or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Verizon is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.78 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Cable, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Cable
| ISP / Tech Type | Cable Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| New Windsor Telephone and Cable TV | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Illinois
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
Pavlov Media Fiber
November 13, 2026 
Carol
McDonough Telephone Cooperative Fiber
October 26, 2026 Fast, friendly service. Appreciate being able to get quick help by calling. Actually get a person on the phone
ISPReports User
McDonough Telephone Cooperative Fiber
October 09, 2026 61438
McDonough Telephone Cooperative Fiber
October 08, 2026 MTC has been a great internet for my family. Rather it be gaming system speed, or just watching tv in multiple rooms, The internet seems to run smoothly. I very seldom have internet interruption. When we do it is usually due to storm taking out a pole, or upgrading the system. It usually has been a short time when it does happen.
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MTC Technologies Fiber
October 08, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Cable?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Cable is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom and New Windsor Telephone and Cable TV. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Cable is Verizon.
- Viasat, New Windsor Telephone and Cable TV, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Cable, available to 97.6% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.