In Athens there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 72.67% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 992 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 Athens
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 Athens are not shown.
Athens 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 Athens is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 72.67% of Athens. 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 Athens above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Athens?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Athens.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Athens home can get up to 992 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 71.53% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.14% of homes can only purchase plans up to 500 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Athens.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Athens, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Athens?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Athens you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 34.93% of Athens homes.
- Cable is fastest for 38.11% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.76%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 22.23% of Athens homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Athens, along with details on where in Athens and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Athens, OH
Spectrum cable coverage
About 71.53%, or 21,889 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Athens area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Athens.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Athens customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Athens 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 Athens cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Nelsonville Tv Cable in Athens, OH
Nelsonville Tv cable coverage
About 1.65%, or 506 people, have Nelsonville Tv cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, northeast, and north Athens area. Nelsonville Tv is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Athens.
Nelsonville Tv cable download speeds
Nelsonville Tv is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other cable providers in the area, Nelsonville Tv cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from Nelsonville Tv goes up to 500 Mbps, and all Athens customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Nelsonville Tv cable upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Nelsonville Tv cable. Compared to other ISPs, Nelsonville Tv is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Athens cable providers. Nelsonville Tv offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Athens Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Athens or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Athens compare to the rest of Ohio?
Cable internet speeds in Athens are much faster versus the average speeds in Ohio: 0.00 Mbps in Ohio versus 992 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Ohio is 0.00% versus 72.67% in Athens.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Athens 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
- The Plains, OH: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hamley Run, OH: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Chauncey, OH: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Pleasanton, OH: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Stewart, OH: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Millfield, OH: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- New Marshfield, OH: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- New Floodwood, OH: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Albany, OH: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Guysville, OH: less cable coverage, faster speeds
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- Suisun City, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Livingston, NJ: more cable coverage, faster speeds