In Clay County there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 59.44% 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 Clay County, NC.
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Clay County, NC Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Clay 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 Clay County are not shown.
Clay County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Clay County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 59.44% of Clay County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Windstream. Call one of the companies with service in Clay County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Clay County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Clay County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Clay 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 59.44% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Clay County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Clay County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 87.31% of Clay County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 4.38% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 1.55%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 4.94%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.81% of Clay County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Clay County, along with details on where in Clay County and at what speeds.
Windstream Cable in Clay County, NC
Windstream cable coverage
About 59.44%, or 6,591 people, have Windstream cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Clay County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Clay County.
Windstream cable download speeds
Windstream is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Clay County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Windstream cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Clay County. The fastest plan anyone in Clay County can order from Windstream goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Clay County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream cable upload speeds
In Clay County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream cable. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Clay County cable providers. Windstream offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Clay County is up to 25 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Clay County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Clay County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Clay County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Cable internet speeds in Clay 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 59.44% in Clay County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Clay 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
- Towns County, GA: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Cherokee County, NC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Macon County, NC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Fannin County, GA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Polk County, TN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Bradley County, TN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Catoosa County, GA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hamilton County, TN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Spartanburg County, SC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Marion County, TN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Lawrence County, AR: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Lake County, CO: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Lake County, MI: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Lake County, MN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Lake County, OR: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Lake County, TN: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Lake of the Woods County, MN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Lamar County, AL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Lancaster County, VA: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Langlade County, WI: less cable coverage, similar speeds