In Burke County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 93.54% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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 Burke County, NC.
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Burke County, NC Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Burke 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 Burke County are not shown.
Burke County 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 Burke County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 93.54% of Burke County. 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 Burke County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Burke County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Burke County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Burke County home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 93.54% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Burke County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Burke County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 42.68% of Burke County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 54.22% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.45%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Burke County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Burke County, along with details on where in Burke County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Burke County, NC
Spectrum cable coverage
About 86.54%, or 75,784 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Burke County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Burke County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Burke County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Burke County. The fastest plan anyone in Burke County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Burke County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Burke 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 the slowest compared to other Burke County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Burke County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Compas X-Stream Cable in Burke County, NC
Compas X-Stream cable coverage
About 22.47%, or 19,676 people, have Compas X-Stream cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, west, central, northwest, southwest, south, and east Burke County area. Compas X-Stream is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Burke County.
Compas X-Stream cable download speeds
Compas X-Stream is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Burke County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Compas X-Stream cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Burke County. The fastest plan anyone in Burke County can order from Compas X-Stream goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Burke County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Compas X-Stream cable upload speeds
In Burke County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Compas X-Stream cable. Compared to other ISPs, Compas X-Stream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Burke County cable providers. Compas X-Stream offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Burke County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Burke County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Burke County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Burke County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Cable internet speeds in Burke County are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 1,000 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 93.54% in Burke County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Burke 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
- Caldwell County, NC: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- McDowell County, NC: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Catawba County, NC: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Alexander County, NC: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Iredell County, NC: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Madison County, NC: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Rowan County, NC: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Davidson County, NC: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Randolph County, NC: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Sevier County, TN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Arecibo Municipio, PR: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Island County, WA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Lafourche Parish, LA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Grand Traverse County, MI: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Grafton County, NH: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Lewis County, WA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Manitowoc County, WI: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Mendocino County, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Natrona County, WY: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Cascade County, MT: less cable coverage, similar speeds