In Rocky Mount there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 91.91% 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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Rocky Mount, VA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Rocky Mount
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 Rocky Mount are not shown.
Rocky Mount Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Rocky Mount is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 91.91% of Rocky Mount. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Shentel. Call one of the companies with service in Rocky Mount above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Rocky Mount?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Rocky Mount.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Rocky Mount home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,200 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 91.71% 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 Rocky Mount.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Rocky Mount, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Rocky Mount?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Rocky Mount you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 21.28% of Rocky Mount homes.
- Cable is fastest for 70.97% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 1.48%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 6.15%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Rocky Mount homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Rocky Mount, along with details on where in Rocky Mount and at what speeds.
Shentel Cable in Rocky Mount, VA
Shentel cable coverage
About 91.91%, or 14,366 people, have Shentel cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rocky Mount area. Shentel is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Rocky Mount.
Shentel cable download speeds
Shentel is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rocky Mount. Versus other cable providers in the area, Shentel cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rocky Mount. The fastest plan anyone in Rocky Mount can order from Shentel goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Rocky Mount customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Shentel cable upload speeds
In Rocky Mount download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Shentel cable. Compared to other ISPs, Shentel is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Rocky Mount cable providers. Shentel offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rocky Mount is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Rocky Mount Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Rocky Mount or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Rocky Mount compare to the rest of Virginia?
Cable internet speeds in Rocky Mount are much faster versus the average speeds in Virginia: 0.00 Mbps in Virginia versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Virginia is 0.00% versus 91.91% in Rocky Mount.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Rocky Mount 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
- Redwood, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Glade Hill, VA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Sydnorsville, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Wirtz, VA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Callaway, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Red Valley, VA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Ferrum, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Union Hall, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Oak Level, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Progress, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Brevard, NC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Bedford, OH: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Bedford, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Bellingham, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Bellmore, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Bennettsville, SC: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Bloomingdale, FL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- White Center, WA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Blytheville, AR: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Bogalusa, LA: less cable coverage, slower speeds