In Ashe County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 51.44% of the county. 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.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in Ashe County, NC.
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Ashe County, NC Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Ashe County
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 Ashe County are not shown.
Ashe County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Ashe County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 51.44% of Ashe County. 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 Ashe County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Ashe County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Ashe County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Ashe County home can get up to 944 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 3.44% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 48.00% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Ashe County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Ashe County, and slower in the central areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Ashe County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Ashe County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.55% of Ashe County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- 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 Ashe County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Ashe County, along with details on where in Ashe County and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Ashe County, NC
Optimum cable coverage
About 48.00%, or 12,757 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Ashe County area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Ashe County.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ashe County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ashe County. The fastest plan anyone in Ashe County can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Ashe County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Ashe County 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 Ashe County cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ashe County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Ashe County, NC
Spectrum cable coverage
About 3.44%, or 913 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest and south Ashe County 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 Ashe County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ashe County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ashe County. The fastest plan anyone in Ashe County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Ashe County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Ashe County 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 Ashe County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ashe County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Ashe County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Ashe County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Ashe County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Cable internet speeds in Ashe County are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 944 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 51.44% in Ashe County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Ashe County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Johnson County, TN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Alleghany County, NC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Carter County, TN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Surry County, NC: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Sullivan County, TN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Washington County, TN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Stokes County, NC: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hawkins County, TN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Rockingham County, NC: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hancock County, TN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Emmet County, MI: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Jefferson County, OR: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Grant County, NM: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Greene County, NC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Guayanilla Municipio, PR: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Holmes County, MS: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Humboldt County, NV: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Inyo County, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Iroquois County, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Jackson County, OH: more cable coverage, faster speeds