In Sapphire there are 3 residential Cable providers covering 91.28% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 984 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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Sapphire, NC Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Sapphire
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 Sapphire are not shown.
Sapphire Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Sapphire is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 91.28% of Sapphire. 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 Sapphire above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Sapphire?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Sapphire.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Sapphire home can get up to 984 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 66.23% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 25.05% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Sapphire.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Sapphire, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Sapphire?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Sapphire you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 73.70% of Sapphire homes.
- Cable is fastest for 25.38% 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 Sapphire homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Sapphire, along with details on where in Sapphire and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Sapphire, NC
Optimum cable coverage
About 58.30%, or 889 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, northwest, central, southeast, southwest, east, northeast, and west Sapphire area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Sapphire.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sapphire. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sapphire. The fastest plan anyone in Sapphire can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Sapphire customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Sapphire 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 Sapphire cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sapphire is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Vyve Broadband Cable in Sapphire, NC
Vyve Broadband cable coverage
About 39.67%, or 605 people, have Vyve Broadband cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, northwest, southwest, north, and central Sapphire area. Vyve Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Sapphire.
Vyve Broadband cable download speeds
Vyve Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sapphire. Versus other cable providers in the area, Vyve Broadband cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sapphire. The fastest plan anyone in Sapphire can order from Vyve Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Sapphire customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Vyve Broadband cable upload speeds
In Sapphire download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Vyve Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Vyve Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Sapphire cable providers. Vyve Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sapphire is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
COMPORIUM Cable in Sapphire, NC
COMPORIUM cable coverage
About 26.56%, or 405 people, have COMPORIUM cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast and east Sapphire area. COMPORIUM is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Sapphire.
COMPORIUM cable download speeds
COMPORIUM is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sapphire. Versus other cable providers in the area, COMPORIUM cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sapphire. The fastest plan anyone in Sapphire can order from COMPORIUM goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Sapphire customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
COMPORIUM cable upload speeds
In Sapphire download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for COMPORIUM cable. Compared to other ISPs, COMPORIUM is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Sapphire cable providers. COMPORIUM offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sapphire is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Sapphire Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Sapphire or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Sapphire compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Cable internet speeds in Sapphire are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 984 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 91.28% in Sapphire.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Sapphire 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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Cities with Similar Populations
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- Kimper, KY: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Kachemak, AK: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Jewett, OH: less cable coverage, faster speeds