In Placer County there are 4 residential Cable providers covering 91.54% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,529 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 Placer County, CA.
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Placer County, CA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Placer 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 Placer County are not shown.
Placer County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Placer County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 91.54% of Placer County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Astound Broadband. Call one of the companies with service in Placer County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Placer County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Placer County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Placer County home can get up to 1,529 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 23.54% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.83% of homes can only purchase plans up to 500 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Placer County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Placer County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Placer County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Placer County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 51.03% of Placer County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 43.76% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 4.95%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Placer County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Placer County, along with details on where in Placer County and at what speeds.
Astound Broadband Cable in Placer County, CA
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 47.95%, or 194,081 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, south, east, northeast, north, and southwest Placer County area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Placer County.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Placer County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Placer County. The fastest plan anyone in Placer County can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Placer County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In Placer County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Astound Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Placer County cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Placer County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Placer County, CA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 39.11%, or 158,304 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, south, and west Placer County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Placer County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Placer County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Placer County. The fastest plan anyone in Placer County can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Placer County customers is up to 1,682 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 60.2% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 39.8% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Placer County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Placer County cable providers. XFINITY offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Placer County is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 185 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 1.2% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 59.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 39.8% up to 35.0 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Placer County, CA
Optimum cable coverage
About 4.90%, or 19,827 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast and north Placer County 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 Placer County.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Placer County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Placer County. The fastest plan anyone in Placer County can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 500 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Placer County customers is up to 645 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 33.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 67.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Placer County 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 slowest compared to other Placer County cable providers. Optimum offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Placer County is up to 35 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Optimum customers can get speeds up to 25 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 33.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 67.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Placer County, CA
Spectrum cable coverage
About 2.34%, or 9,457 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast Placer County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Placer County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Placer County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Placer County. The fastest plan anyone in Placer County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Placer County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Placer County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Placer County cable providers. Spectrum offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Placer County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 999 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 99.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 35.0 Mbps
Placer County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Placer County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Placer County compare to the rest of California?
Cable internet speeds in Placer County are much faster versus the average speeds in California: 0.00 Mbps in California versus 1,529 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in California is 0.00% versus 91.54% in Placer County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Placer 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
- El Dorado County, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Alpine County, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Douglas County, NV: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Lake County, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Sevier County, UT: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Delta County, CO: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Teller County, CO: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- El Paso County, CO: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Wallace County, KS: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Ellis County, KS: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Ada County, ID: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Santa Barbara County, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Rockingham County, NH: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Marion County, OR: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Marion County, FL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Manatee County, FL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Madison County, AL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Luzerne County, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Lucas County, OH: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Sarasota County, FL: more cable coverage, slower speeds