In Harlem there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 99.29% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,165 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 Harlem, Manhattan, NY.
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Harlem, Manhattan, NY Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Harlem
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 Harlem are not shown.
Harlem 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 Harlem is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 99.29% of Harlem. 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 Harlem above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Harlem?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Harlem.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Harlem home can get up to 1,165 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the neighborhood is 1,500 Mbps, which 32.68% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 66.61% 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 Harlem.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Harlem, and slower in the north areas of the neighborhood.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Harlem?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Harlem you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 72.44% of Harlem homes.
- Cable is fastest for 14.80% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 12.19%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Harlem homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Harlem, along with details on where in Harlem and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Harlem, Manhattan, NY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 99.29%, or 140,678 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Harlem area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Harlem.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Harlem. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Harlem. The fastest plan anyone in Harlem can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Harlem customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Harlem 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 Harlem cable providers. Spectrum offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Harlem 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 37 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 99.7% up to 35.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Harlem, Manhattan, NY
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 32.68%, or 46,303 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Harlem area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Harlem.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Harlem. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Harlem. The fastest plan anyone in Harlem can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Harlem customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In Harlem 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 Harlem cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Harlem is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Harlem Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Harlem or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Harlem compare to the rest of Manhattan?
Cable internet speeds in Harlem are much faster versus the average speeds in Manhattan: 0.00 Mbps in Manhattan versus 1,165 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar cable availability compared to the neighborhood. Average cable coverage in Manhattan is 0.00% versus 99.29% in Harlem.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Harlem 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
- Hamilton Heights, Manhattan, NY: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Morningside Heights, Manhattan, NY: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- East Harlem, Manhattan, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Mott Haven, Bronx, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Yorkville, Manhattan, NY: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Highbridge, Bronx, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- South Bronx, Bronx, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Carnegie Hill, Manhattan, NY: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY: less cable coverage, faster speeds
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- Wakefield-Williamsbridge, Bronx, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
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- Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Corona, Queens, NY: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Sugarland, Houston, TX: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Jamaica, Queens, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Westlake, Los Angeles, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- South Bronx, Bronx, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- South Mountain, Phoenix, AZ: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- South Side, Corpus Christi, TX: more cable coverage, faster speeds