In Denton County there are 3 residential Cable providers covering 90.94% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,061 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 Denton County, TX.
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Denton County, TX Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Denton 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 Denton County are not shown.
Denton County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Denton County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 90.94% of Denton County. 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 Denton County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Denton County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Denton County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Denton County home can get up to 1,061 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,500 Mbps, which 12.56% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 12.31% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Denton County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Denton County, and slower in the north areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Denton County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Denton County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 91.04% of Denton County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 5.44% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.90%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Denton County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Denton County, along with details on where in Denton County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Denton County, TX
Spectrum cable coverage
About 73.20%, or 663,497 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Denton County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Denton County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Denton County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Denton County. The fastest plan anyone in Denton County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Denton County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Denton 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 the fastest compared to other Denton County cable providers. Spectrum offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Denton County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 986 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 98.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 35.0 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Denton County, TX
Optimum cable coverage
About 15.75%, or 142,737 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, north, northwest, east, and central Denton County area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Denton County.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Denton County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Denton County. The fastest plan anyone in Denton County can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Denton County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Denton 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 the slowest compared to other Denton County cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Denton County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Denton County, TX
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 12.56%, or 113,833 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Denton County area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Denton County.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Denton County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Denton County. The fastest plan anyone in Denton County can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Denton County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In Denton County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Astound Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Denton County cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Denton County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Denton County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Denton County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Denton County compare to the rest of Texas?
Cable internet speeds in Denton County are much faster versus the average speeds in Texas: 0.00 Mbps in Texas versus 1,061 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Texas is 0.00% versus 90.94% in Denton County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Denton 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
- Collin County, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Wise County, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hunt County, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Jack County, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hopkins County, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Young County, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Franklin County, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Titus County, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Morris County, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cass County, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Kern County, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Ventura County, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Pinellas County, FL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Duval County, FL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Westchester County, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Fairfield County, CT: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- San Francisco County, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- El Paso County, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hidalgo County, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Erie County, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds