In Madison there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 94.73% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 966 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 Madison
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 Madison are not shown.
Madison 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 Madison is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 94.73% of Madison. 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 Madison above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Madison?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Madison.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Madison home can get up to 966 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 41.19% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 53.54% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Madison.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Madison, and slower in the west areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Madison?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Madison you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 62.14% of Madison homes.
- Cable is fastest for 34.26% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.05%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Madison homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Madison, along with details on where in Madison and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Madison, AR
Optimum cable coverage
About 89.04%, or 642 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Madison area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Madison.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Madison. The fastest plan anyone in Madison can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Madison customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Madison 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 slowest compared to other Madison cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Madison is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
East Arkansas Cable TV from CableLynx Cable in Madison, AR
East Arkansas Cable cable coverage
About 41.19%, or 297 people, have East Arkansas Cable cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest and northwest Madison area. East Arkansas Cable is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Madison.
East Arkansas Cable TV from CableLynx cable download speeds
East Arkansas Cable is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison. Versus other cable providers in the area, East Arkansas Cable cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Madison. The fastest plan anyone in Madison can order from East Arkansas Cable goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Madison customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
East Arkansas Cable TV from CableLynx cable upload speeds
In Madison download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for East Arkansas Cable cable. Compared to other ISPs, East Arkansas Cable is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Madison cable providers. East Arkansas Cable offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Madison is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Madison Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Madison or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Madison compare to the rest of Arkansas?
Cable internet speeds in Madison are much faster versus the average speeds in Arkansas: 0.00 Mbps in Arkansas versus 966 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Arkansas is 0.00% versus 94.73% in Madison.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Madison 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
- Forrest City, AR: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Widener, AR: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Caldwell, AR: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Haynes, AR: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Newcastle, AR: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Meadow Cliff, AR: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Colt, AR: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Palestine, AR: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Shannondale, AR: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Belle Meade, AR: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Amherst, NE: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Aquasco, MD: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Ary, KY: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Asbury, WV: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Auburn Junction, IN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Pearson, AR: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Portsville, DE: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Pope Valley, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Pomeroy, IA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Plymouth, NY: less cable coverage, faster speeds