In Gates there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 59.58% of the city. 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 Gates, NC.
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Cable Internet Service Provider in Gates
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 Gates are not shown.
Gates Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Gates is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 59.58% of Gates. 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 Gates above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Gates?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Gates.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Gates home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 59.58% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Gates?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Gates you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 98.78% of Gates homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.14% of Gates homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Gates, along with details on where in Gates and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Gates, NC
Spectrum cable coverage
About 59.58%, or 1,459 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, northeast, southeast, central, south, and north Gates area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Gates.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gates. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Gates. The fastest plan anyone in Gates can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Gates customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Gates 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 Gates cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Gates is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Gates Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Gates or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Gates compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Cable internet speeds in Gates are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 59.58% in Gates.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Gates 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
- Willeyton, NC: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Gatesville, NC: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Corapeake, NC: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Sunbury, NC: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Riverdale, VA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Delaware, VA: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Camptown, VA: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Franklin, VA: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Como, NC: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Handsom, VA: more cable coverage, similar speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Westmorland, CA: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Avella, PA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cherry Valley, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Electra, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Farmersville, OH: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Reedsville, WV: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Owen, WI: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Readfield, ME: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Portville, NY: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Port Sulphur, LA: less cable coverage, faster speeds