In Houston County there are 3 residential Cable providers covering 89.59% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,209 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 Houston County, AL.
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Houston County, AL Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Houston 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 Houston County are not shown.
Houston County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Houston County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 89.59% of Houston County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in Houston County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Houston County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Houston County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Houston County home can get up to 1,209 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 3.55% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 500 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Houston County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Houston County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Houston County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Houston County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 82.41% of Houston County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 14.43% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 1.60%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.34%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Houston County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Houston County, along with details on where in Houston County and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Houston County, AL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 75.40%, or 80,825 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Houston County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Houston County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Houston County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Houston County. The fastest plan anyone in Houston County can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 500 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Houston County customers is up to 1,237 Mbps.
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- 4.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 95.2% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Houston 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 above average compared to other Houston County cable providers. XFINITY 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 Houston County is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 45 Mbps.
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- 4.7% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 95.3% up to 35.0 Mbps
WOW! Cable in Houston County, AL
WOW! cable coverage
About 63.46%, or 68,029 people, have WOW! cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Houston County area. WOW! is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Houston County.
WOW! cable download speeds
WOW! is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Houston County. Versus other cable providers in the area, WOW! cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Houston County. The fastest plan anyone in Houston County can order from WOW! goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and all Houston County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
WOW! cable upload speeds
In Houston County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for WOW! cable. Compared to other ISPs, WOW! is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Houston County cable providers. WOW! offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Houston County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Houston County, AL
Spectrum cable coverage
About 58.87%, or 63,114 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, central, southwest, south, north, and east Houston County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Houston County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Houston County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Houston County. The fastest plan anyone in Houston County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Houston County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Houston 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 the slowest compared to other Houston County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Houston County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Houston County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Houston County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Houston County compare to the rest of Alabama?
Cable internet speeds in Houston County are much faster versus the average speeds in Alabama: 0.00 Mbps in Alabama versus 1,209 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Alabama is 0.00% versus 89.59% in Houston County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Houston 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
- Dale County, AL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Early County, GA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Coffee County, AL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Miller County, GA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Covington County, AL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Mitchell County, GA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Colquitt County, GA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cook County, GA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Berrien County, GA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Atkinson County, GA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Mercer County, PA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Platte County, MO: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Pennington County, SD: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Ontario County, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Newton County, GA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Nevada County, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Navajo County, AZ: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Moore County, NC: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Montgomery County, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Monongalia County, WV: more cable coverage, faster speeds