In Tar River there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 60.26% 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 River, NC.
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Tar River, NC Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Tar River
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 River are not shown.
Tar River Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Tar River is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 60.26% of Tar River. 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 River above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Tar River?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Tar River.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Tar River 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 60.26% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Tar River?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Tar River you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 100.00% of Tar River 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 less than 1% of Tar River homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Tar River, along with details on where in Tar River and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Tar River, NC
Spectrum cable coverage
About 60.26%, or 373 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, southeast, west, and east Tar River area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Tar River.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tar River. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Tar River. The fastest plan anyone in Tar River can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Tar River customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Tar River 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 River cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Tar River is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Tar River Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Tar River or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Tar River compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Cable internet speeds in Tar River 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 60.26% in Tar River.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Tar River 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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