In Payson there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 89.26% 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 Payson, AZ.
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Cable Internet Service Provider in Payson
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 Payson are not shown.
Payson 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 Payson is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 89.26% of Payson. 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 Payson above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Payson?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Payson.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Payson home can get up to 940 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 940 Mbps, which 89.26% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Payson?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Payson you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 69.77% of Payson homes.
- Cable is fastest for 20.48% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 2.27%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 5.43%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.05% of Payson homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Payson, along with details on where in Payson and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Payson, AZ
Optimum cable coverage
About 89.26%, or 17,786 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Payson area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Payson.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Payson. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Payson. The fastest plan anyone in Payson can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Payson customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Payson 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 Payson cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Payson is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Payson Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Payson or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Payson compare to the rest of Arizona?
Cable internet speeds in Payson are much faster versus the average speeds in Arizona: 0.00 Mbps in Arizona versus 940 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Arizona is 0.00% versus 89.26% in Payson.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Payson 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
- Star Valley, AZ: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Pine, AZ: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Strawberry, AZ: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Spring Valley, AZ: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Mayer, AZ: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Linden, AZ: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Shumway, AZ: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Show Low, AZ: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Wagon Wheel, AZ: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Lake of the Woods, AZ: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Santa Fe Springs, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Holly Springs, GA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Homewood, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hood River, OR: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Horseheads, NY: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hoschton, GA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hunters Creek, FL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Indian Land, SC: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Riverton, NJ: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Rockingham, NC: more cable coverage, faster speeds