In Alachua there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 64.07% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 2,000 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.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in Alachua, FL.
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Cable Internet Service Provider in Alachua
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 Alachua are not shown.
Alachua 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.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Alachua is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 64.07% of Alachua. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Cox. Call one of the companies with service in Alachua above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Alachua?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Alachua.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Alachua home can get up to 2,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 64.07% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Alachua?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Alachua you live. In general, dsl competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 3.99% of Alachua homes.
- Cable is fastest for 61.65% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 18.09%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 13.77%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.50% of Alachua homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Alachua, along with details on where in Alachua and at what speeds.
Cox Communications Cable in Alachua, FL
Cox cable coverage
About 64.07%, or 10,255 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, southwest, central, west, north, northwest, south, and east Alachua area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Alachua.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alachua. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Alachua. The fastest plan anyone in Alachua can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Alachua customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In Alachua download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Cox cable. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Alachua cable providers. Cox offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Alachua is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Cox customers can get speeds up to 81 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 70.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 29.6% up to 35.0 Mbps
Alachua Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Alachua or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Alachua compare to the rest of Florida?
Cable internet speeds in Alachua are much faster versus the average speeds in Florida: 0.00 Mbps in Florida versus 2,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Florida is 0.00% versus 64.07% in Alachua.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Alachua 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Northwood, FL: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Newberry, FL: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Gainesville, FL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Waldo, FL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Orange Heights, FL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Grove Park, FL: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Earleton, FL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Theressa, FL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Melrose, FL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Keystone Heights, FL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- El Dorado, KS: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Whitefish Bay, WI: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- King City, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Fishkill, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Swampscott, MA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Mount Kisco, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Franklin Park, PA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Lindale, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Marco Island, FL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Berwick, PA: more cable coverage, slower speeds