In Onslow County there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 83.60% of the county. 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 Onslow County, NC.
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Onslow County, NC Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Onslow County
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 Onslow County are not shown.
Onslow County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Onslow County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 83.60% of Onslow County. 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 Onslow County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Onslow County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Onslow County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Onslow County home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 83.60% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Onslow County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Onslow County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 52.92% of Onslow County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 31.24% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 15.59% of Onslow County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Onslow County, along with details on where in Onslow County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Onslow County, NC
Spectrum cable coverage
About 83.60%, or 171,024 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Onslow County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Onslow County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Onslow County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Onslow County. The fastest plan anyone in Onslow County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Onslow County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Onslow County 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 fastest compared to other Onslow County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Onslow County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Onslow County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Onslow County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Onslow County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Cable internet speeds in Onslow County are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 1,000 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 83.60% in Onslow County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Onslow County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Carteret County, NC: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Bladen County, NC: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Robeson County, NC: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Scotland County, NC: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Marlboro County, SC: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Chesterfield County, SC: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Lancaster County, SC: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Chester County, SC: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Union County, SC: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Greenville County, SC: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Anderson County, SC: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Arlington County, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Atlantic County, NJ: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Baldwin County, AL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Barnstable County, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Jefferson County, TX: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Ingham County, MI: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Johnston County, NC: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Kalamazoo County, MI: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Kitsap County, WA: more cable coverage, faster speeds