In Central there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 78.69% of the neighborhood. 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 Central, Raleigh, NC.
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Central, Raleigh, NC Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Central
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 Central are not shown.
Central 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 Central is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 78.69% of Central. 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 Central above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Central?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Central.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Central home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the neighborhood is 1,000 Mbps, which 78.69% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Central?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Central you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 64.87% of Central homes.
- Cable is fastest for 7.76% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 16.67%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 10.56% of Central homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Central, along with details on where in Central and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Central, Raleigh, NC
Spectrum cable coverage
About 78.69%, or 5,699 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Central.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Central. The fastest plan anyone in Central can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Central customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Central 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 fastest compared to other Central cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Central Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Central or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Central compare to the rest of Raleigh?
Cable internet speeds in Central are much faster versus the average speeds in Raleigh: 0.00 Mbps in Raleigh versus 1,000 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar cable availability compared to the neighborhood. Average cable coverage in Raleigh is 0.00% versus 78.69% in Central.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Central 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- South Central, Raleigh, NC: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- North Central, Raleigh, NC: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Mordecai, Raleigh, NC: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Hillsborough, Raleigh, NC: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Five Points, Raleigh, NC: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Wade, Raleigh, NC: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- East Raleigh, Raleigh, NC: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- South, Raleigh, NC: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Glenwood, Raleigh, NC: more cable coverage, similar speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Gross Point, Wilmette, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Sierra Springs, San Antonio, TX: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Scenic Heights, Arvada, CO: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Coomer Creek, Garland, TX: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Crest Drive, Eugene, OR: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Riverside, Wichita, KS: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Downtown Modesto, Modesto, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Palmer, Newport News, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Elmwood Park, Detroit, MI: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Alki, Seattle, WA: more cable coverage, faster speeds