In Hillsborough there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 51.55% of the neighborhood. 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 Hillsborough, Raleigh, NC.
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Hillsborough, Raleigh, NC Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Hillsborough
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 are not shown.
Hillsborough 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 is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 51.55% of Hillsborough. 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 above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Hillsborough?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Hillsborough.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Hillsborough home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the neighborhood is 1,000 Mbps, which 51.55% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Hillsborough?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Hillsborough you live. In general, satellite competes most often with cable in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 47.91% of Hillsborough homes.
- Cable is fastest for 2.80% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.03%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 48.22% of Hillsborough homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Hillsborough, along with details on where in Hillsborough and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Hillsborough, Raleigh, NC
Spectrum cable coverage
About 51.55%, or 7,094 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Hillsborough area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Hillsborough.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hillsborough. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hillsborough. The fastest plan anyone in Hillsborough can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Hillsborough customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hillsborough is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Hillsborough Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Hillsborough or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Hillsborough compare to the rest of Raleigh?
Cable internet speeds in Hillsborough are much faster versus the average speeds in Raleigh: 0.00 Mbps in Raleigh versus 1,000 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar cable availability compared to the neighborhood. Average cable coverage in Raleigh is 0.00% versus 51.55% in Hillsborough.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Hillsborough 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
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- Glenwood, Raleigh, NC: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- South Central, Raleigh, NC: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- West, Raleigh, NC: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- East Raleigh, Raleigh, NC: more cable coverage, similar speeds
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