In Independence there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 98.83% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,989 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.
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Independence, MO Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Independence
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 Independence are not shown.
Independence Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Independence is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 98.83% of Independence. 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 Independence above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Independence?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Independence.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Independence home can get up to 1,989 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 97.51% 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 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Independence.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Independence, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Independence?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Independence you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 80.54% of Independence homes.
- Cable is fastest for 18.60% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Independence homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Independence, along with details on where in Independence and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Independence, MO
XFINITY cable coverage
About 98.51%, or 122,493 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Independence area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Independence.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Independence. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Independence. The fastest plan anyone in Independence can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Independence customers is up to 1,992 Mbps.
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- 99.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Independence 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 Independence cable providers. XFINITY offers 3 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 Independence is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 249 Mbps.
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- 0.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 98.9% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Independence, MO
Spectrum cable coverage
About 5.98%, or 7,437 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, west, south, northwest, central, and north Independence area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Independence.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Independence. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Independence. The fastest plan anyone in Independence can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Independence customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Independence 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 Independence cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Independence is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Independence Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Independence or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Independence compare to the rest of Missouri?
Cable internet speeds in Independence are much faster versus the average speeds in Missouri: 0.00 Mbps in Missouri versus 1,989 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Missouri is 0.00% versus 98.83% in Independence.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Independence 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
- Sugar Creek, MO: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Lake Tapawingo, MO: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Raytown, MO: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Randolph, MO: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Blue Springs, MO: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Lake City, MO: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Kansas City, MO: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Avondale, MO: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Claycomo, MO: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Glenaire, MO: more cable coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Utica, MI: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Traverse City, MI: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Tulare, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
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- Topeka, KS: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Vacaville, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Vancouver, WA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Stockbridge, GA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Toledo, OH: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Sunnyvale, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds