In Oak Island there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 99.94% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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 Island, NC.
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Oak Island, NC Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Oak Island
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 Island are not shown.
Oak Island 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 Island is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 99.94% of Oak Island. 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 Oak Island above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Oak Island?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Oak Island.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Oak Island home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 99.94% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Oak Island?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Oak Island you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 96.14% of Oak Island homes.
- Cable is fastest for 3.86% 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 Oak Island homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Oak Island, along with details on where in Oak Island and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Oak Island, NC
Spectrum cable coverage
About 99.89%, or 7,991 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Oak Island area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Oak Island.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oak Island. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Oak Island. The fastest plan anyone in Oak Island can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Oak Island customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Oak Island 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 one of the fastest compared to other Oak Island cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Oak Island is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Oak Island Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Oak Island or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Oak Island compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Cable internet speeds in Oak Island are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 99.94% in Oak Island.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Oak Island 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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- Varnamtown, NC: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Bolivia, NC: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Lennon Crossroads, NC: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Bald Head Island, NC: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Holden Beach, NC: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Boiling Spring Lakes, NC: less cable coverage, similar speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Parkville, MO: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Pelham, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Pelham, GA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Pea Ridge, AR: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Pawcatuck, CT: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Paulsboro, NJ: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Pauls Valley, OK: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Patterson, LA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Pascoag, RI: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Parkville, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds