In Sunset Beach there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 69.65% 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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Sunset Beach, NC Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Sunset Beach
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 Sunset Beach are not shown.
Sunset Beach 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 Sunset Beach is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 69.65% of Sunset Beach. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Focus. Call one of the companies with service in Sunset Beach above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Sunset Beach?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Sunset Beach.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Sunset Beach 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 69.65% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Sunset Beach?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Sunset Beach you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 75.57% of Sunset Beach homes.
- Cable is fastest for 24.29% 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 Sunset Beach homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Sunset Beach, along with details on where in Sunset Beach and at what speeds.
Focus Broadband Cable in Sunset Beach, NC
Focus cable coverage
About 69.65%, or 3,917 people, have Focus cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Sunset Beach area. Focus is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Sunset Beach.
Focus Broadband cable download speeds
Focus is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sunset Beach. Versus other cable providers in the area, Focus cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sunset Beach. The fastest plan anyone in Sunset Beach can order from Focus goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Sunset Beach customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Focus Broadband cable upload speeds
In Sunset Beach download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Focus cable. Compared to other ISPs, Focus is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Sunset Beach cable providers. Focus offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sunset Beach 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 Sunset Beach, NC
Spectrum cable coverage
About 1.17%, or 66 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south Sunset Beach 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 Sunset Beach.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sunset Beach. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sunset Beach. The fastest plan anyone in Sunset Beach can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Sunset Beach customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Sunset Beach 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 Sunset Beach cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sunset Beach is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Sunset Beach Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Sunset Beach or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Sunset Beach compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Cable internet speeds in Sunset Beach 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 69.65% in Sunset Beach.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Sunset Beach 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.
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