In Ithaca there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 79.60% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 996 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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Cable Internet Service Providers in Ithaca
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 Ithaca are not shown.
Ithaca Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Ithaca is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 79.60% of Ithaca. 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 Ithaca above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Ithaca?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Ithaca.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Ithaca home can get up to 996 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 79.09% 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 300 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Ithaca.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Ithaca, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Ithaca?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Ithaca you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 35.07% of Ithaca homes.
- Cable is fastest for 46.30% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 5.28%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 13.34% of Ithaca homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Ithaca, along with details on where in Ithaca and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Ithaca, NY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 79.09%, or 48,622 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Ithaca area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Ithaca.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ithaca. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ithaca. The fastest plan anyone in Ithaca can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Ithaca customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Ithaca 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 Ithaca cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ithaca is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Haefele Connect Cable in Ithaca, NY
Haefele Connect cable coverage
About 1.36%, or 834 people, have Haefele Connect cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, southwest, and west Ithaca area. Haefele Connect is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Ithaca.
Haefele Connect cable download speeds
Haefele Connect is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ithaca. Versus other cable providers in the area, Haefele Connect cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ithaca. The fastest plan anyone in Ithaca can order from Haefele Connect goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Ithaca customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Haefele Connect cable upload speeds
In Ithaca download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Haefele Connect cable. Compared to other ISPs, Haefele Connect is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Ithaca cable providers. Haefele Connect offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ithaca is up to 25 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Ithaca Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Ithaca or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Ithaca compare to the rest of New York?
Cable internet speeds in Ithaca are much faster versus the average speeds in New York: 0.00 Mbps in New York versus 996 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in New York is 0.00% versus 79.60% in Ithaca.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Ithaca 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
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