In Linwood there are 4 residential Cable providers covering 94.17% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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 Linwood, NC.
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Cable Internet Service Providers in Linwood
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 Linwood are not shown.
Linwood Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Linwood is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 94.17% of Linwood. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Windstream. Call one of the companies with service in Linwood above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Linwood?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Linwood.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Linwood home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 94.17% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Linwood?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Linwood you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 51.95% of Linwood homes.
- Cable is fastest for 47.70% 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 Linwood homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Linwood, along with details on where in Linwood and at what speeds.
Windstream Cable in Linwood, NC
Windstream cable coverage
About 81.72%, or 5,106 people, have Windstream cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Linwood area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Linwood.
Windstream cable download speeds
Windstream is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Linwood. Versus other cable providers in the area, Windstream cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Linwood. The fastest plan anyone in Linwood can order from Windstream goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Linwood customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream cable upload speeds
In Linwood download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream cable. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Linwood cable providers. Windstream offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Linwood is up to 25 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Surry Communications Cable in Linwood, NC
Surry Communications cable coverage
About 78.89%, or 4,929 people, have Surry Communications cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, southwest, northeast, central, north, west, south, and east Linwood area. Surry Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Linwood.
Surry Communications cable download speeds
Surry Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Linwood. Versus other cable providers in the area, Surry Communications cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Linwood. The fastest plan anyone in Linwood can order from Surry Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Linwood customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Surry Communications cable upload speeds
In Linwood download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Surry Communications cable. Compared to other ISPs, Surry Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Linwood cable providers. Surry Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Linwood is up to 30 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Linwood, NC
Spectrum cable coverage
About 39.05%, or 2,440 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, southwest, northeast, east, central, north, south, and southeast Linwood area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Linwood.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Linwood. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Linwood. The fastest plan anyone in Linwood can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Linwood customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Linwood 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 Linwood cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Linwood is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Piedmont Communications Cable in Linwood, NC
Piedmont Communications cable coverage
About 21.99%, or 1,374 people, have Piedmont Communications cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, northwest, and west Linwood area. Piedmont Communications is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Linwood.
Piedmont Communications cable download speeds
Piedmont Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Linwood. Versus other cable providers in the area, Piedmont Communications cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Linwood. The fastest plan anyone in Linwood can order from Piedmont Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Linwood customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Piedmont Communications cable upload speeds
In Linwood download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Piedmont Communications cable. Compared to other ISPs, Piedmont Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Linwood cable providers. Piedmont Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Linwood is up to 30 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
Linwood Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Linwood or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Linwood compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Cable internet speeds in Linwood are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 94.17% in Linwood.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Linwood 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.
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