In Manatee County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 96.57% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,054 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 Manatee County, FL.
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Manatee County, FL Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Manatee 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 Manatee County are not shown.
Manatee County 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 Manatee County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 96.57% of Manatee County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Spectrum. Call one of the companies with service in Manatee County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Manatee County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Manatee County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Manatee County home can get up to 1,054 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 4.49% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 88.36% 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 Manatee County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Manatee County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Manatee County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Manatee County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 86.89% of Manatee County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 11.92% 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 Manatee County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Manatee County, along with details on where in Manatee County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Manatee County, FL
Spectrum cable coverage
About 95.47%, or 381,592 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Manatee County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Manatee County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Manatee County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Manatee County. The fastest plan anyone in Manatee County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Manatee County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Manatee County 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 slowest compared to other Manatee County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Manatee County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Manatee County, FL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 8.21%, or 32,809 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, south, southwest, central, west, and north Manatee County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Manatee County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Manatee County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Manatee County. The fastest plan anyone in Manatee County can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Manatee County customers is up to 1,638 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 54.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 45.3% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Manatee County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Manatee County cable providers. XFINITY 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 Manatee County is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 153 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 54.7% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 45.3% up to 35.0 Mbps
Manatee County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Manatee County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Manatee County compare to the rest of Florida?
Cable internet speeds in Manatee County are much faster versus the average speeds in Florida: 0.00 Mbps in Florida versus 1,054 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Florida is 0.00% versus 96.57% in Manatee County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Manatee 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
- Sarasota County, FL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Pinellas County, FL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hillsborough County, FL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hardee County, FL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Charlotte County, FL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- DeSoto County, FL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Pasco County, FL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Polk County, FL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Highlands County, FL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Lee County, FL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Albany County, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- York County, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Weld County, CO: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Waukesha County, WI: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Washtenaw County, MI: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Washoe County, NV: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Virginia Beach City, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Tulare County, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Sonoma County, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Collier County, FL: less cable coverage, faster speeds