In Institute there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 95.36% 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 Institute, NC.
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Institute, NC Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Institute
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 Institute are not shown.
Institute Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Institute is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 95.36% of Institute. 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 Institute above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Institute?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Institute.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Institute home can get up to 940 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 940 Mbps, which 95.36% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Institute?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Institute you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 100.00% of Institute homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% 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 Institute homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Institute, along with details on where in Institute and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Institute, NC
Optimum cable coverage
About 95.36%, or 185 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Institute area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Institute.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Institute. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Institute. The fastest plan anyone in Institute can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Institute customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Institute 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 fastest compared to other Institute cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Institute is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Institute Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Institute or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Institute compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Cable internet speeds in Institute are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 940 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 95.36% in Institute.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Institute 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
- Fields, NC: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Glenfield, NC: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- La Grange, NC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Snow Hill, NC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Kinston, NC: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Jenny Lind, NC: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Georgetown, NC: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Parkstown, NC: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Walnut Creek, NC: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Maury, NC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Gayle Mill, SC: less cable coverage, slower speeds
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- Garwood, MO: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Gabe, KY: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Frenchville, WI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Fourmile Corner, MI: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Genegantslet, NY: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Fort Hunter, NY: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Forest Hill, MS: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Flintstone, PA: less cable coverage, faster speeds