In Barstow there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 7.53% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 910 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 Barstow, TX.
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Cable Internet Service Provider in Barstow
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 Barstow are not shown.
Barstow Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Barstow is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 7.53% of Barstow. 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 Barstow above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Barstow?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Barstow.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Barstow home can get up to 910 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 940 Mbps, which 7.01% 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 500 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Barstow.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Barstow, and slower in the east areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Barstow?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Barstow you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 7.79% of Barstow homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 15.06%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 75.58%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.04% of Barstow homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Barstow, along with details on where in Barstow and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Barstow, TX
Optimum cable coverage
About 7.53%, or 29 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, west, and east Barstow 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 Barstow.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Barstow. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Barstow. The fastest plan anyone in Barstow can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 500 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Barstow customers is up to 910 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 93.1% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 6.9% up to 500.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Barstow 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 fastest compared to other Barstow cable providers. Optimum 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 Barstow is up to 35 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Optimum customers can get speeds up to 34 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 93.1% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 6.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
Barstow Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Barstow or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Barstow compare to the rest of Texas?
Cable internet speeds in Barstow are much faster versus the average speeds in Texas: 0.00 Mbps in Texas versus 910 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Texas is 0.00% versus 7.53% in Barstow.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Barstow 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.
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