In North Carolina there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 90.57% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 998 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 North Carolina.
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North Carolina Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in North Carolina
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 North Carolina are not shown.
North Carolina 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 North Carolina is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 90.57% of North Carolina. 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 North Carolina above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in North Carolina?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in North Carolina.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average North Carolina home can get up to 998 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the state is 2,000 Mbps, which less than 1% 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 300 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in North Carolina.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of North Carolina, and slower in the northwest areas of the state.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in North Carolina?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in North Carolina you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the state.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 72.08% of North Carolina homes.
- Cable is fastest for 23.85% of the state.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.93%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.62% of North Carolina homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in North Carolina, along with details on where in North Carolina and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in North Carolina
Spectrum cable coverage
About 81.79%, or 8,538,098 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire North Carolina area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of North Carolina.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Carolina. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout North Carolina. The fastest plan anyone in North Carolina can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all North Carolina customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In North Carolina 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 North Carolina cable providers. Spectrum offers 3 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Carolina 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 35 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Optimum Cable in North Carolina
Optimum cable coverage
About 5.84%, or 609,196 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the east, west, northeast, southeast, southwest, and northwest North Carolina area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of North Carolina.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Carolina. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout North Carolina. The fastest plan anyone in North Carolina can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all North Carolina customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In North Carolina 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 below average compared to other North Carolina cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Carolina is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
North Carolina Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to North Carolina or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in North Carolina compare to the rest of the United States?
Cable internet speeds in North Carolina are much faster versus the average speeds in the United States: 0.00 Mbps in the United States versus 998 Mbps in the state. The nation has similar cable availability compared to the state. Average cable coverage in the United States is 0.00% versus 90.57% in North Carolina.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around North Carolina 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 states?
Below are states nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby States
- South Carolina: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Virginia: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- West Virginia: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- District of Columbia: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Georgia: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Maryland: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Kentucky: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Delaware: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Tennessee: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Pennsylvania: more cable coverage, faster speeds
States with Similar Populations
- Tennessee: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Maine: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Massachusetts: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Michigan: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Minnesota: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Mississippi: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Puerto Rico: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Rhode Island: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- South Dakota: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Alaska: less cable coverage, faster speeds