In Oak City there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 6.83% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 940 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 Oak City, NC.
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Oak City, NC Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Oak City
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 Oak City are not shown.
Oak City 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 Oak City is cable internet available?

Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 6.83% of Oak City. 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 Oak City above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Oak City?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Oak City.

Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Oak City home can get up to 940 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 940 Mbps, which 6.83% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Oak City?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Oak City you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 6.29% of Oak City homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 7.23%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 83.94%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.01% of Oak City homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Oak City, along with details on where in Oak City and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Oak City, NC

Optimum cable coverage
About 6.83%, or 51 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast Oak City 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 Oak City.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oak City. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Oak City. The fastest plan anyone in Oak City can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Oak City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Oak City 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 fastest compared to other Oak City cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Oak City is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Oak City Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Oak City or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Oak City compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Cable internet speeds in Oak City are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 940 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 6.83% in Oak City.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Oak City 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
- Hamilton, NC: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Palmyra, NC: less cable coverage, similar speeds
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- Bethel, NC: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Mayos Crossroads, NC: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Robersonville, NC: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Parmele, NC: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Everetts, NC: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Lewiston Woodville, NC: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Mattaponi, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Santa Cruz, TX: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Salisbury Heights, NH: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Means, KY: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- McGuffey, OH: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- McClintocksburg, OH: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Mc Adams, MS: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Mapleton, MI: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Lynnville, KY: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Lyndon Center, VT: more cable coverage, faster speeds


