In Hillsborough County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 97.33% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,011 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 Hillsborough County, FL.
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Hillsborough County, FL Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough County are not shown.
Hillsborough County 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 Hillsborough County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 97.33% of Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Hillsborough County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Hillsborough County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Hillsborough County home can get up to 1,011 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,200 Mbps, which 5.38% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 91.94% 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 Hillsborough County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Hillsborough County, and slower in the north areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Hillsborough County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Hillsborough County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 90.95% of Hillsborough County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 6.89% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.26%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Hillsborough County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Hillsborough County, along with details on where in Hillsborough County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Hillsborough County, FL
Spectrum cable coverage
About 96.73%, or 1,411,985 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Hillsborough County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Hillsborough County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hillsborough County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hillsborough County. The fastest plan anyone in Hillsborough County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Hillsborough County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Hillsborough 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 average compared to other Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough 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 40 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 99.5% up to 35.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Hillsborough County, FL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 5.36%, or 78,229 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, northeast, southeast, and central Hillsborough County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Hillsborough County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hillsborough County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hillsborough County. The fastest plan anyone in Hillsborough County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and all Hillsborough County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Hillsborough County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Hillsborough County cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hillsborough County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Hillsborough County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Hillsborough County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Hillsborough County compare to the rest of Florida?
Cable internet speeds in Hillsborough County are much faster versus the average speeds in Florida: 0.00 Mbps in Florida versus 1,011 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Florida is 0.00% versus 97.33% in Hillsborough County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Hillsborough 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
- Pinellas County, FL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Pasco County, FL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Manatee County, FL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hernando County, FL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Polk County, FL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hardee County, FL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Sarasota County, FL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Citrus County, FL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- DeSoto County, FL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Sumter County, FL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Riverside County, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Queens County, NY: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- San Bernardino County, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Clark County, NV: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Fresno County, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Cuyahoga County, OH: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Contra Costa County, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Duval County, FL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Santa Clara County, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Franklin County, OH: more cable coverage, slower speeds