In Altoona there are 3 residential Cable providers covering 66.73% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,639 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 Altoona
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 Altoona are not shown.
Altoona Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Altoona is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 66.73% of Altoona. 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 Altoona above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Altoona?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Altoona.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Altoona home can get up to 1,639 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 42.39% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 23.02% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Altoona.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Altoona, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Altoona?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Altoona you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 29.22% of Altoona homes.
- Cable is fastest for 62.38% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 2.69%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 5.34%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Altoona homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Altoona, along with details on where in Altoona and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Altoona, AL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 43.71%, or 1,997 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, east, south, central, southwest, northwest, southeast, and north Altoona area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Altoona.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Altoona. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Altoona. The fastest plan anyone in Altoona can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Altoona customers is up to 1,976 Mbps.
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- 97.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Altoona download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Altoona cable providers. XFINITY 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 Altoona is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 244 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 97.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Ontario & Trumansburg Telephone Companies Cable in Altoona, AL
OTTCTel cable coverage
About 24.12%, or 1,102 people, have OTTCTel cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, northwest, central, and southwest Altoona area. OTTCTel is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Altoona.
Ontario & Trumansburg Telephone Companies cable download speeds
OTTCTel is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Altoona. Versus other cable providers in the area, OTTCTel cable is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Altoona. The fastest plan anyone in Altoona can order from OTTCTel goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Altoona customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Ontario & Trumansburg Telephone Companies cable upload speeds
In Altoona download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for OTTCTel cable. Compared to other ISPs, OTTCTel is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Altoona cable providers. OTTCTel offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Altoona is up to 25 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Altoona, AL
Spectrum cable coverage
About 13.48%, or 616 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast and north Altoona 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 Altoona.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Altoona. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Altoona. The fastest plan anyone in Altoona can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Altoona customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Altoona 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 below average compared to other Altoona cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Altoona is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Altoona Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Altoona or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Altoona compare to the rest of Alabama?
Cable internet speeds in Altoona are much faster versus the average speeds in Alabama: 0.00 Mbps in Alabama versus 1,639 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Alabama is 0.00% versus 66.73% in Altoona.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Altoona 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
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- Carlisle-Rockledge, AL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Prescott, AR: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Dwight, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
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- Shickshinny, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Leavittsburg, OH: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Nowata, OK: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Deale, MD: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cold Spring, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Ravenna, MI: less cable coverage, slower speeds