In Nevada County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 74.43% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,214 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 Nevada County, CA.
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Nevada County, CA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Nevada 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 Nevada County are not shown.
Nevada 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 Nevada County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 74.43% of Nevada County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in Nevada County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Nevada County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Nevada County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Nevada County home can get up to 1,214 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 17.60% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 10.35% of homes can only purchase plans up to 500 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Nevada County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Nevada County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Nevada County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Nevada County you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 15.52% of Nevada County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 64.13% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 19.55%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Nevada County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Nevada County, along with details on where in Nevada County and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Nevada County, CA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 41.90%, or 42,844 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, southwest, and south Nevada County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Nevada County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nevada County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Nevada County. The fastest plan anyone in Nevada 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 Nevada County customers is up to 1,536 Mbps.
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- 42.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 58.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Nevada 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 Nevada 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 Nevada 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 125 Mbps.
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- 42.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 58.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Nevada County, CA
Optimum cable coverage
About 33.26%, or 34,004 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, southwest, south, east, and central Nevada County area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Nevada County.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nevada County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Nevada County. The fastest plan anyone in Nevada County can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 500 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Nevada County customers is up to 793 Mbps.
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- 66.7% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 33.3% up to 500.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Nevada County 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 Nevada County cable providers. Optimum 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 Nevada County is up to 35 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Optimum customers can get speeds up to 30 Mbps.
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- 66.7% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 33.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
Nevada County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Nevada County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Nevada County compare to the rest of California?
Cable internet speeds in Nevada County are much faster versus the average speeds in California: 0.00 Mbps in California versus 1,214 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in California is 0.00% versus 74.43% in Nevada County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Nevada 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
- Yuba County, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Sutter County, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Carson City, NV: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Colusa County, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Storey County, NV: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Lyon County, NV: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Mendocino County, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Millard County, UT: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Sanpete County, UT: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Pitkin County, CO: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Tompkins County, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Craighead County, AR: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Craven County, NC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Daviess County, KY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- DeKalb County, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Delaware County, IN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Douglas County, OR: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Eaton County, MI: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Sutter County, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Terrebonne Parish, LA: more cable coverage, slower speeds