In Lubbock there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 92.06% 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 Lubbock, TX.
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Cable Internet Service Provider in Lubbock
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 Lubbock are not shown.
Lubbock 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 Lubbock is cable internet available?

Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 92.06% of Lubbock. 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 Lubbock above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Lubbock?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Lubbock.

Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Lubbock home can get up to 940 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 940 Mbps, which 92.06% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Lubbock?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Lubbock you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 90.58% of Lubbock homes.
- Cable is fastest for 4.16% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.57%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.67% of Lubbock homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Lubbock, along with details on where in Lubbock and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Lubbock, TX

Optimum cable coverage
About 92.06%, or 257,614 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Lubbock area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Lubbock.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lubbock. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lubbock. The fastest plan anyone in Lubbock can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Lubbock customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Lubbock 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 Lubbock cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lubbock is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Lubbock Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Lubbock or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Lubbock compare to the rest of Texas?
Cable internet speeds in Lubbock are much faster versus the average speeds in Texas: 0.00 Mbps in Texas versus 940 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Texas is 0.00% versus 92.06% in Lubbock.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Lubbock 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
- Wolfforth, TX: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Shallowater, TX: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Buffalo Springs, TX: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Ransom Canyon, TX: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Idalou, TX: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Slaton, TX: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Levelland, TX: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Ralls, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Crosbyton, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- west-carlisle-tx: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Slidell, LA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Shreveport, LA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Snellville, GA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Simpsonville, SC: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Somerville, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Sioux City, IA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Sioux Falls, SD: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Silver Spring, MD: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Rancho Cordova, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Port Charlotte, FL: less cable coverage, faster speeds


