In Tarboro there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 87.64% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 940 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 Tarboro, NC.
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Cable Internet Service Provider in Tarboro
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 Tarboro are not shown.
Tarboro 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 Tarboro is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 87.64% of Tarboro. 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 Tarboro above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Tarboro?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Tarboro.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Tarboro home can get up to 940 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 940 Mbps, which 87.64% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Tarboro?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Tarboro you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 82.03% of Tarboro homes.
- Cable is fastest for 9.93% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 2.16%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 5.68%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Tarboro homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Tarboro, along with details on where in Tarboro and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Tarboro, NC
Optimum cable coverage
About 87.64%, or 13,412 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Tarboro area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Tarboro.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tarboro. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Tarboro. The fastest plan anyone in Tarboro can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Tarboro customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Tarboro 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 fastest compared to other Tarboro cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Tarboro is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Tarboro Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Tarboro or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Tarboro compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Cable internet speeds in Tarboro are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 940 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 87.64% in Tarboro.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Tarboro 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
- Princeville, NC: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Penny Hill, NC: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Mildred, NC: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Wiggins Crossroads, NC: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Leggett, NC: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Conetoe, NC: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Speed, NC: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Mercer, NC: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Mayos Crossroads, NC: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Hobgood, NC: less cable coverage, similar speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Milford, NH: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Nesconset, NY: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Neabsco, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Nashville, NC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Morganville, NJ: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Morgan City, LA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Morehead City, NC: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Moody, AL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Monticello, KY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Molalla, OR: less cable coverage, faster speeds