In Kent there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 97.76% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,268 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 Kent, VA.
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Cable Internet Service Providers in Kent
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 Kent are not shown.
Kent Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Kent is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 97.76% of Kent. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Citizens Telephone Cooperative. Call one of the companies with service in Kent above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Kent?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Kent.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Kent home can get up to 1,268 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 26.20% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 71.57% 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 Kent.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Kent, and slower in the east areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Kent?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Kent you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 16.61% of Kent homes.
- Cable is fastest for 83.39% 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 Kent homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Kent, along with details on where in Kent and at what speeds.
Citizens Telephone Cooperative Cable in Kent, VA
Citizens Telephone Cooperative cable coverage
About 71.57%, or 224 people, have Citizens Telephone Cooperative cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, south, and southeast Kent area. Citizens Telephone Cooperative is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Kent.
Citizens Telephone Cooperative cable download speeds
Citizens Telephone Cooperative is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kent. Versus other cable providers in the area, Citizens Telephone Cooperative cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kent. The fastest plan anyone in Kent can order from Citizens Telephone Cooperative goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Kent customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Citizens Telephone Cooperative cable upload speeds
In Kent download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Citizens Telephone Cooperative cable. Compared to other ISPs, Citizens Telephone Cooperative is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Kent cable providers. Citizens Telephone Cooperative offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kent is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Shentel Cable in Kent, VA
Shentel cable coverage
About 26.20%, or 82 people, have Shentel cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north and northeast Kent area. Shentel is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Kent.
Shentel cable download speeds
Shentel is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kent. Versus other cable providers in the area, Shentel cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kent. The fastest plan anyone in Kent can order from Shentel goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Kent customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Shentel cable upload speeds
In Kent download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Shentel cable. Compared to other ISPs, Shentel is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Kent cable providers. Shentel offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kent is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Kent Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Kent or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Kent compare to the rest of Virginia?
Cable internet speeds in Kent are much faster versus the average speeds in Virginia: 0.00 Mbps in Virginia versus 1,268 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Virginia is 0.00% versus 97.76% in Kent.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Kent 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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