In James City County there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 97.89% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 2,000 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 James City County, VA.
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James City County, VA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in James City 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 James City County are not shown.
James City County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in James City County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 97.89% of James City County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Cox. Call one of the companies with service in James City County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in James City County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in James City County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average James City County home can get up to 2,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 97.89% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in James City County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in James City County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 61.40% of James City County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 37.48% of the county.
- 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 James City County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in James City County, along with details on where in James City County and at what speeds.
Cox Communications Cable in James City County, VA
Cox cable coverage
About 97.89%, or 76,601 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire James City County area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of James City County.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in James City County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout James City County. The fastest plan anyone in James City County can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all James City County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In James City County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Cox cable. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other James City County cable providers. Cox 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 James City County is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Cox customers can get speeds up to 89 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 83.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 16.3% up to 35.0 Mbps
James City County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to James City County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in James City County compare to the rest of Virginia?
Cable internet speeds in James City County are much faster versus the average speeds in Virginia: 0.00 Mbps in Virginia versus 2,000 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Virginia is 0.00% versus 97.89% in James City County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around James City 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
- Williamsburg City, VA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Gloucester County, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- York County, VA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Charles City County, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Poquoson City, VA: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Hopewell City, VA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Prince George County, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Colonial Heights City, VA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Petersburg City, VA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Dinwiddie County, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Greene County, TN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Jefferson County, WI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Jackson County, GA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Island County, WA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Iberia Parish, LA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Howard County, IN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Henderson County, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Harrison County, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hancock County, OH: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hancock County, IN: less cable coverage, slower speeds