In Old Fort there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 72.11% 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.
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Old Fort, NC Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Old Fort
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 Old Fort are not shown.
Old Fort Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Old Fort is cable internet available?

Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 72.11% of Old Fort. 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 Old Fort above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Old Fort?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Old Fort.

Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Old Fort 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 72.06% 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 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Old Fort.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Old Fort, and slower in the east areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Old Fort?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Old Fort you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 68.18% of Old Fort homes.
- Cable is fastest for 27.48% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.50%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Old Fort homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Old Fort, along with details on where in Old Fort and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Old Fort, NC

Spectrum cable coverage
About 72.06%, or 4,751 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Old Fort area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Old Fort.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Old Fort. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Old Fort. The fastest plan anyone in Old Fort can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Old Fort customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Old Fort 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 Old Fort cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Old Fort is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Old Fort, NC

Optimum cable coverage
About 5.87%, or 387 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast and east Old Fort 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 Old Fort.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Old Fort. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Old Fort. The fastest plan anyone in Old Fort can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Old Fort customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Old Fort 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 Old Fort cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Old Fort is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Old Fort Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Old Fort or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Old Fort compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Cable internet speeds in Old Fort 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 72.11% in Old Fort.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Old Fort 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
- Moffitt Hill, NC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
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- Black Mountain, NC: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Marion, NC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
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- Busick, NC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
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Cities with Similar Populations
- Millington, MI: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Moundville, AL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Morrison, CO: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Morgantown, KY: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Mooresboro, NC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Moores Mill, AL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Montrose, MI: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Monessen, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Mohave Valley, AZ: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Mitchell, IN: more cable coverage, faster speeds


