In Allen there are 3 residential Cable providers covering 99.03% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,104 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 Allen, TX.
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Cable Internet Service Providers in Allen
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 Allen are not shown.
Allen 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 Allen is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 99.03% of Allen. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Spectrum. Call one of the companies with service in Allen above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Allen?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Allen.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Allen home can get up to 1,104 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,500 Mbps, which 20.69% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Allen.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Allen, and slower in the south areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Allen?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Allen you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 94.63% of Allen homes.
- Cable is fastest for 5.17% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Allen homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Allen, along with details on where in Allen and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Allen, TX
Spectrum cable coverage
About 98.68%, or 104,446 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Allen area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Allen.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Allen. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Allen. The fastest plan anyone in Allen can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Allen customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Allen download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Allen cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Allen is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Allen, TX
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 20.69%, or 21,894 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, northeast, west, north, southeast, and east Allen area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Allen.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Allen. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Allen. The fastest plan anyone in Allen can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Allen customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In Allen download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Astound Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Allen cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Allen is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Allen, TX
Optimum cable coverage
About 1.65%, or 1,751 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, southeast, and east Allen area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Allen.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Allen. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Allen. The fastest plan anyone in Allen can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Allen customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Allen 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 the slowest compared to other Allen cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Allen is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Allen Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Allen or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Allen compare to the rest of Texas?
Cable internet speeds in Allen are much faster versus the average speeds in Texas: 0.00 Mbps in Texas versus 1,104 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Texas is 0.00% versus 99.03% in Allen.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Allen 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
- Fairview, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Parker, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Lucas, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Plano, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- McKinney, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Murphy, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- St. Paul, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Lowry Crossing, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Wylie, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Frisco, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Troy, MI: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- San Diego, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- San Francisco, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- San Pedro, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Snellville, GA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Simi Valley, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Fredericksburg, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Denver, CO: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Cypress, TX: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Detroit, MI: less cable coverage, faster speeds