In Huntsville there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 67.40% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 940 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 Huntsville, TX.
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Huntsville, TX Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Huntsville
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 Huntsville are not shown.
Huntsville 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 Huntsville is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 67.40% of Huntsville. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Optimum. Call one of the companies with service in Huntsville above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Huntsville?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Huntsville.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Huntsville home can get up to 940 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 2.86% 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 Huntsville.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Huntsville, and slower in the west areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Huntsville?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Huntsville you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 60.39% of Huntsville homes.
- Cable is fastest for 23.32% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 1.44%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 7.68%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 7.18% of Huntsville homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Huntsville, along with details on where in Huntsville and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Huntsville, TX
Optimum cable coverage
About 67.35%, or 39,724 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Huntsville area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Huntsville.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Huntsville. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Huntsville. The fastest plan anyone in Huntsville can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 500 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Huntsville customers is up to 938 Mbps.
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- 99.5% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 500.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Huntsville download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Optimum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Huntsville cable providers. Optimum offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Huntsville is up to 35 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Optimum customers can get speeds up to 35 Mbps.
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- 99.5% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Huntsville, TX
XFINITY cable coverage
About 2.86%, or 1,689 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, central, northwest, and south Huntsville 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 Huntsville.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Huntsville. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Huntsville. The fastest plan anyone in Huntsville can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Huntsville customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Huntsville 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 fastest compared to other Huntsville cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Huntsville is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Huntsville Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Huntsville or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Huntsville compare to the rest of Texas?
Cable internet speeds in Huntsville are much faster versus the average speeds in Texas: 0.00 Mbps in Texas versus 940 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Texas is 0.00% versus 67.40% in Huntsville.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Huntsville 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
- Pine Prairie, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Phelps, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Riverside, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Point Blank, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Stephen Creek, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Willow Springs, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Coldspring, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Onalaska, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- West Livingston, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- West Tempe, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Altoona, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
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- Wheaton, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Westminster, MD: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Stillwater, OK: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Shoreline, WA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Royal Oak, MI: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Rosemead, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Reseda, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Palm Beach Gardens, FL: more cable coverage, faster speeds