In Northport there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 94.63% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,229 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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Northport, AL Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Northport
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 Northport are not shown.
Northport Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Northport is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 94.63% of Northport. 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 Northport above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Northport?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Northport.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Northport home can get up to 1,229 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 14.75% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 45.09% 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 Northport.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Northport, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Northport?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Northport you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 69.90% of Northport homes.
- Cable is fastest for 28.43% 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 Northport homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Northport, along with details on where in Northport and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Northport, AL
Spectrum cable coverage
About 59.08%, or 26,801 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Northport area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Northport.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Northport. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Northport. The fastest plan anyone in Northport can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Northport customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Northport 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 Northport cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Northport 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 Northport, AL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 49.54%, or 22,474 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, south, east, southwest, central, and west Northport area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Northport.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Northport. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Northport. The fastest plan anyone in Northport can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Northport customers is up to 1,438 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 29.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 70.2% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Northport 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 Northport cable providers. XFINITY 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 Northport 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 99 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 29.8% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 70.2% up to 35.0 Mbps
Northport Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Northport or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Northport compare to the rest of Alabama?
Cable internet speeds in Northport are much faster versus the average speeds in Alabama: 0.00 Mbps in Alabama versus 1,229 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Alabama is 0.00% versus 94.63% in Northport.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Northport 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
- Coker, AL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Holt, AL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
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- Echola, AL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Buhl, AL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Fleetwood, AL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cottondale, AL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Elrod, AL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Romulus, AL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Howton, AL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
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- Egg Harbor Township, NJ: more cable coverage, faster speeds
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- Post Falls, ID: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hanover, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hackensack, NJ: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Seguin, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Georgetown, KY: more cable coverage, slower speeds