In Tar Heel there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 8.36% 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 Tar Heel, NC.
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Tar Heel, NC Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Tar Heel
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 Tar Heel are not shown.
Tar Heel 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 Tar Heel is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 8.36% of Tar Heel. 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 Tar Heel above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Tar Heel?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Tar Heel.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Tar Heel 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 8.36% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Tar Heel?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Tar Heel you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 97.47% of Tar Heel homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% 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 2.53% of Tar Heel homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Tar Heel, along with details on where in Tar Heel and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Tar Heel, NC
Spectrum cable coverage
About 8.36%, or 119 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, south, west, southeast, and central Tar Heel 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 Tar Heel.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tar Heel. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Tar Heel. The fastest plan anyone in Tar Heel can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Tar Heel customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Tar Heel 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 Tar Heel cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Tar Heel is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Tar Heel Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Tar Heel or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Tar Heel compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Cable internet speeds in Tar Heel 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 8.36% in Tar Heel.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Tar Heel 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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