In Craven County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 86.94% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 957 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 Craven County, NC.
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Craven County, NC Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Craven 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 Craven County are not shown.
Craven County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Craven County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 86.94% of Craven County. 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 Craven County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Craven County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Craven County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Craven County home can get up to 957 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 24.42% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 62.52% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Craven County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Craven County, and slower in the west areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Craven County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Craven County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 79.32% of Craven County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 13.77% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.00%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 5.73% of Craven County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Craven County, along with details on where in Craven County and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Craven County, NC
Optimum cable coverage
About 66.61%, or 67,092 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Craven County area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Craven County.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Craven County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Craven County. The fastest plan anyone in Craven County can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Craven County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Craven County 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 one of the fastest compared to other Craven County cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Craven County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Craven County, NC
Spectrum cable coverage
About 24.42%, or 24,596 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, central, and south Craven County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Craven County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Craven County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Craven County. The fastest plan anyone in Craven County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Craven County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Craven 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 one of the fastest compared to other Craven County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Craven County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Craven County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Craven County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Craven County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Cable internet speeds in Craven County are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 957 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 86.94% in Craven County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Craven 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
- Pamlico County, NC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Jones County, NC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Duplin County, NC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Sampson County, NC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Cumberland County, NC: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hoke County, NC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Richmond County, NC: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Anson County, NC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Union County, NC: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- York County, SC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Cape May County, NJ: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Steuben County, NY: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Floyd County, GA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Suffolk City, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Dubuque County, IA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- St. Croix County, WI: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Sutter County, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Tuscarawas County, OH: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Lauderdale County, AL: less cable coverage, faster speeds