In 28761 there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 73.25% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 944 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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Cable Internet Service Providers in 28761
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 28761 are not shown.
28761 Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in 28761 is cable internet available?

Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 73.25% of 28761. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Optimum. Call one of the companies with service in 28761 above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in 28761?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in 28761.

Cable Internet Speed Key
The average 28761 home can get up to 944 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the zip is 1,000 Mbps, which 5.33% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 67.92% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 28761.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of 28761, and slower in the south areas of the zip.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in 28761?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 28761 you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the zip.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 27.40% of 28761 homes.
- Cable is fastest for 49.06% of the zip.
- DSL is fastest for 9.33%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 13.95%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of 28761 homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 28761, along with details on where in 28761 and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in 28761, NC

Optimum cable coverage
About 69.63%, or 5,906 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the west, southeast, south, central, northwest, southwest, and east 28761 area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of 28761.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 28761. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 28761. The fastest plan anyone in 28761 can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all 28761 customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In 28761 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Optimum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other 28761 cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 28761 is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in 28761, NC

Spectrum cable coverage
About 5.33%, or 452 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the northeast, west, east, and southeast 28761 area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 28761.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 28761. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 28761. The fastest plan anyone in 28761 can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 28761 customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In 28761 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other 28761 cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 28761 is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
28761 Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 28761 or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in 28761 compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Cable internet speeds in 28761 are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 944 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar cable availability compared to the zip. Average cable coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 73.25% in 28761.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 28761 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 zip codes?
Below are zip codes nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
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