In Ayden there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 79.40% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 940 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 Ayden, NC.
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Cable Internet Service Provider in Ayden
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 Ayden are not shown.
Ayden Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Ayden is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 79.40% of Ayden. 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 Ayden above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Ayden?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Ayden.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Ayden home can get up to 940 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 78.86% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Ayden.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Ayden, and slower in the north areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Ayden?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Ayden you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 93.67% of Ayden homes.
- Cable is fastest for 5.01% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.17%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Ayden homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Ayden, along with details on where in Ayden and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Ayden, NC
Optimum cable coverage
About 78.86%, or 7,190 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Ayden area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Ayden.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ayden. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ayden. The fastest plan anyone in Ayden can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Ayden customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Ayden 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 Ayden cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ayden is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Ayden Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Ayden or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Ayden compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Cable internet speeds in Ayden are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 940 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 79.40% in Ayden.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Ayden 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
- Scuffleton, NC: less cable coverage, slower speeds
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- Winterville, NC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Grifton, NC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Greenville, NC: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Graingers, NC: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Bellarthur, NC: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Maury, NC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Simpson, NC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Marlboro, NC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
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- Webster City, IA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
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- Wellsville, NY: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Madisonville, TX: less cable coverage, faster speeds
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