In Stem there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 79.31% 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.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in Stem, NC.
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Cable Internet Service Provider in Stem
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 Stem are not shown.
Stem 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 Stem is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 79.31% of Stem. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Spectrum. Call one of the companies with service in Stem above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Stem?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Stem.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Stem home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 79.31% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Stem?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Stem you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 38.96% of Stem homes.
- Cable is fastest for 53.97% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 5.46%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Stem homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Stem, along with details on where in Stem and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Stem, NC
Spectrum cable coverage
About 79.31%, or 2,848 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, east, north, west, southwest, northwest, central, and southeast Stem area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Stem.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stem. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stem. The fastest plan anyone in Stem can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Stem customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Stem 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 the fastest compared to other Stem cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stem is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Stem Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Stem or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Stem compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Cable internet speeds in Stem are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 79.31% in Stem.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Stem 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
- Shoofly, NC: more cable coverage, similar speeds
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- Wilton, NC: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Moriah, NC: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Oxford, NC: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Bahama, NC: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Kinton Fork, NC: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Orange Factory, NC: more cable coverage, similar speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Como, MS: less cable coverage, faster speeds
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- Grape Creek, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hesperia, MI: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Piedmont, MO: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Pierceton, IN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Pleasant Hills, MD: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Port Byron, NY: less cable coverage, similar speeds