In Downtown Austin there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 90.40% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,076 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 Downtown Austin, Austin, TX.
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Downtown Austin, Austin, TX Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Downtown Austin
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 Downtown Austin are not shown.
Downtown Austin Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Downtown Austin is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 90.40% of Downtown Austin. 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 Downtown Austin above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Downtown Austin?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Downtown Austin.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Downtown Austin home can get up to 1,076 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the neighborhood is 1,500 Mbps, which 13.76% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 76.64% 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 Downtown Austin.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Downtown Austin, and slower in the southeast areas of the neighborhood.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Downtown Austin?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Downtown Austin you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 87.78% of Downtown Austin homes.
- Cable is fastest for 2.10% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 5.23%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 4.89% of Downtown Austin homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Downtown Austin, along with details on where in Downtown Austin and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Downtown Austin, Austin, TX
Spectrum cable coverage
About 90.40%, or 11,652 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Austin area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Downtown Austin.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Austin. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Austin. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Austin can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Downtown Austin customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Downtown Austin 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 Downtown Austin cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Austin 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 Downtown Austin, Austin, TX
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 13.76%, or 1,774 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the west, northwest, and southwest Downtown Austin 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 Downtown Austin.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Austin. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Austin. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Austin can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Downtown Austin customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In Downtown Austin 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 the fastest compared to other Downtown Austin cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Austin is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Downtown Austin Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Downtown Austin or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Downtown Austin compare to the rest of Austin?
Cable internet speeds in Downtown Austin are much faster versus the average speeds in Austin: 0.00 Mbps in Austin versus 1,076 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar cable availability compared to the neighborhood. Average cable coverage in Austin is 0.00% versus 90.40% in Downtown Austin.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Downtown Austin 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Clarksville, Austin, TX: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- East Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Central East Austin, Austin, TX: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- University Of Texas, Austin, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Bouldin, Austin, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- West University Austin, Austin, TX: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Zilker, Austin, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- South River City, Austin, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Holly, Austin, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Windsor Road, Austin, TX: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Alamedan Valley, North Valley, NM: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Ocean Beach, San Diego, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Moran Prairie, Spokane, WA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Morris Park, Bronx, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Mount Washington, Cincinnati, OH: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Mt Pleasant, Cleveland, OH: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Neighbors Southwest, Beaverton, OR: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Nevin, Los Angeles, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- North Beach, Atlantic Beach, FL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- North Coconut Grove, Miami, FL: more cable coverage, faster speeds