In Central there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 99.91% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,966 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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Central, Tacoma, WA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers 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 99.91% of Central. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. 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 1,966 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 95.73% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 4.19% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,200 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Central.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Central, and slower in the northwest areas of the neighborhood.
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 74.36% of Central homes.
- Cable is fastest for 25.56% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% 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.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Central, Tacoma, WA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.91%, or 22,251 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Central.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Central. The fastest plan anyone in Central can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Central customers is up to 1,963 Mbps.
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- 95.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Central download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Central cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 240 Mbps.
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- 95.3% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 35.0 Mbps
Lightcurve Cable in Central, Tacoma, WA
Lightcurve cable coverage
About 99.51%, or 22,160 people, have Lightcurve cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central area. Lightcurve is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Central.
Lightcurve cable download speeds
Lightcurve is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central. Versus other cable providers in the area, Lightcurve cable is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Central. The fastest plan anyone in Central can order from Lightcurve goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Central customers is up to 1,172 Mbps.
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- 17.2% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 82.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Lightcurve cable upload speeds
In Central download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Lightcurve cable. Compared to other ISPs, Lightcurve is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Central cable providers. Lightcurve offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central is up to 200 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Lightcurve customers can get speeds up to 51 Mbps.
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- 17.2% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 82.8% up to 20.0 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 Tacoma?
Cable internet speeds in Central are much faster versus the average speeds in Tacoma: 0.00 Mbps in Tacoma versus 1,966 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar cable availability compared to the neighborhood. Average cable coverage in Tacoma is 0.00% versus 99.91% 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
- New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- North End, Tacoma, WA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- West End, Tacoma, WA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Eastside Enact, Tacoma, WA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- South End, Tacoma, WA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Northeast Tacoma, Tacoma, WA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Twin Lakes, Federal Way, WA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Waller, Tacoma, WA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Summit, Puyallup, WA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Southeast Boulder, Boulder, CO: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Fort Bend Houston, Missouri City, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Golden Glades-The Woods, Jacksonville, FL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- The Plaza, Long Beach, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Tierrasanta, San Diego, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Western Branch North, Chesapeake, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Arverne, Queens, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- North Central Omaha, Omaha, NE: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Mountain View, El Monte, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- North Gateway, Phoenix, AZ: less cable coverage, faster speeds