In Decatur there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 97.68% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,082 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 Decatur, AL.
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Cable Internet Service Providers in Decatur
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 Decatur are not shown.
Decatur 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 Decatur is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 97.68% of Decatur. 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 Decatur above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Decatur?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Decatur.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Decatur home can get up to 1,082 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,200 Mbps, which 40.00% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 57.68% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Decatur.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Decatur, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Decatur?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Decatur you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 63.99% of Decatur homes.
- Cable is fastest for 34.40% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.10%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Decatur homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Decatur, along with details on where in Decatur and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Decatur, AL
Spectrum cable coverage
About 96.62%, or 61,203 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Decatur area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Decatur.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Decatur. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Decatur. The fastest plan anyone in Decatur can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Decatur customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Decatur 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 slowest compared to other Decatur cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Decatur is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
WOW! Cable in Decatur, AL
WOW! cable coverage
About 40.00%, or 25,338 people, have WOW! cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Decatur area. WOW! is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Decatur.
WOW! cable download speeds
WOW! is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Decatur. Versus other cable providers in the area, WOW! cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Decatur. The fastest plan anyone in Decatur can order from WOW! goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and all Decatur customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
WOW! cable upload speeds
In Decatur download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for WOW! cable. Compared to other ISPs, WOW! is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Decatur cable providers. WOW! offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Decatur is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Decatur Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Decatur or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Decatur compare to the rest of Alabama?
Cable internet speeds in Decatur are much faster versus the average speeds in Alabama: 0.00 Mbps in Alabama versus 1,082 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Alabama is 0.00% versus 97.68% in Decatur.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Decatur 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
- Priceville, AL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Trinity, AL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Oak Ridge, AL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hartselle, AL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Fish Pond, AL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Flower Hill, AL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hillsboro, AL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Danville, AL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Echols Crossroads, AL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Tanner Heights, AL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Hot Springs, AR: less cable coverage, slower speeds
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- Little Elm, TX: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Lebanon, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- San Clemente, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Eden Prairie, MN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Coon Rapids, MN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Belleville, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Bay City, MI: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Towson, MD: less cable coverage, faster speeds