In Manhattan there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 96.02% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,311 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 Manhattan, NY.
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Manhattan, NY Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Manhattan
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 Manhattan are not shown.
Manhattan 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 Manhattan is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 96.02% of Manhattan. 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 Manhattan above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Manhattan?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Manhattan.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Manhattan home can get up to 1,311 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,500 Mbps, which 59.75% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Manhattan.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Manhattan, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Manhattan?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Manhattan you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 75.56% of Manhattan homes.
- Cable is fastest for 14.68% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 6.42%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.30% of Manhattan homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Manhattan, along with details on where in Manhattan and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Manhattan, NY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 95.05%, or 1,610,432 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Manhattan area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Manhattan.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Manhattan. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Manhattan. The fastest plan anyone in Manhattan can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Manhattan customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Manhattan 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 below average compared to other Manhattan cable providers. Spectrum offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Manhattan is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 37 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 99.8% up to 35.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Manhattan, NY
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 59.75%, or 1,012,313 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Manhattan area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Manhattan.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Manhattan. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Manhattan. The fastest plan anyone in Manhattan can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Manhattan customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In Manhattan download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Astound Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Manhattan cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Manhattan is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Manhattan Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Manhattan or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Manhattan compare to the rest of New York?
Cable internet speeds in Manhattan are much faster versus the average speeds in New York: 0.00 Mbps in New York versus 1,311 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in New York is 0.00% versus 96.02% in Manhattan.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Manhattan 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
- Guttenberg, NJ: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- West New York, NJ: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Weehawken, NJ: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- North Bergen, NJ: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Edgewater, NJ: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Fairview, NJ: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cliffside Park, NJ: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Union City, NJ: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hoboken, NJ: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Ridgefield, NJ: more cable coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Parker, CO: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Pembroke Pines, FL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Peoria, AZ: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Passaic, NJ: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Peoria, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Pawtucket, RI: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Pasadena, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Perris, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Pearland, TX: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Phoenix, AZ: less cable coverage, faster speeds