In Charleston there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 74.35% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 520 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 Charleston, AR.
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Charleston, AR Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Charleston
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 Charleston are not shown.
Charleston 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 Charleston is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 74.35% of Charleston. 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 Charleston above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Charleston?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Charleston.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Charleston home can get up to 520 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 2,000 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, 73.36% of homes can only purchase plans up to 500 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Charleston.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Charleston, and slower in the central areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Charleston?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Charleston you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 98.34% of Charleston homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- 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 Charleston homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Charleston, along with details on where in Charleston and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Charleston, AR
Optimum cable coverage
About 73.36%, or 2,743 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, central, south, southwest, southeast, and east Charleston area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Charleston.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Charleston. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Charleston. The fastest plan anyone in Charleston can order from Optimum goes up to 500 Mbps, and all Charleston customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Charleston 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 Charleston cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Charleston is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Charleston Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Charleston or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Charleston compare to the rest of Arkansas?
Cable internet speeds in Charleston are much faster versus the average speeds in Arkansas: 0.00 Mbps in Arkansas versus 520 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Arkansas is 0.00% versus 74.35% in Charleston.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Charleston 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
- Ursula, AR: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Branch, AR: less cable coverage, slower speeds
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- Central City, AR: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Greenwood, AR: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Kibler, AR: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Dyer, AR: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Barling, AR: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Old Jenny Lind, AR: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Alma, AR: more cable coverage, faster speeds
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