In Nitro there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 98.56% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 963 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 Nitro
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 Nitro are not shown.
Nitro Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Nitro is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 98.56% of Nitro. 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 Nitro above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Nitro?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Nitro.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Nitro home can get up to 963 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,200 Mbps, which 8.88% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 89.68% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Nitro.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Nitro, and slower in the west areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Nitro?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Nitro you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 62.82% of Nitro homes.
- Cable is fastest for 35.98% of the city.
- 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 Nitro homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Nitro, along with details on where in Nitro and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Nitro, WV
Optimum cable coverage
About 97.63%, or 7,278 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Nitro area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Nitro.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nitro. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nitro. The fastest plan anyone in Nitro can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Nitro customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Nitro 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 one of the fastest compared to other Nitro cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nitro 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 Nitro, WV
XFINITY cable coverage
About 8.88%, or 662 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, northwest, north, and south Nitro 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 Nitro.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nitro. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nitro. The fastest plan anyone in Nitro can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and all Nitro customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Nitro 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 one of the fastest compared to other Nitro cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nitro is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Nitro Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Nitro or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Nitro compare to the rest of West Virginia?
Cable internet speeds in Nitro are much faster versus the average speeds in West Virginia: 0.00 Mbps in West Virginia versus 963 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in West Virginia is 0.00% versus 98.56% in Nitro.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Nitro 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
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- Upper Falls, WV: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Institute, WV: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Scott Depot, WV: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Jefferson, WV: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Dunbar, WV: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Tornado, WV: more cable coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Trafford, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
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- Castle Shannon, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Castroville, TX: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Cedar Hill, MO: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Center Moriches, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Chester, IL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Terrebonne, OR: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Thousand Palms, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds