In Providence there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 94.36% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,192 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 Providence, NC.
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Providence, NC Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Providence
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 Providence are not shown.
Providence Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Providence is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 94.36% of Providence. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in Providence above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Providence?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Providence.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Providence home can get up to 1,192 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,200 Mbps, which 90.64% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 3.72% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Providence.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Providence, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Providence?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Providence you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 9.36% of Providence homes.
- Cable is fastest for 90.64% 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 Providence homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Providence, along with details on where in Providence and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Providence, NC
XFINITY cable coverage
About 90.64%, or 3,069 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Providence area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Providence.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Providence. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Providence. The fastest plan anyone in Providence can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and all Providence customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Providence 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 one of the fastest compared to other Providence cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Providence is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Providence, NC
Spectrum cable coverage
About 3.72%, or 126 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast Providence 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 Providence.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Providence. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Providence. The fastest plan anyone in Providence can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Providence customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Providence 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 Providence cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Providence is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Providence Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Providence or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Providence compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Cable internet speeds in Providence are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 1,192 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 94.36% in Providence.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Providence 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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- Milton, NC: less cable coverage, slower speeds
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- Glenwood, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
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- Osmond, NC: less cable coverage, slower speeds
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