In Tompkins County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 82.17% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 995 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 Tompkins County, NY.
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Tompkins County, NY Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Tompkins County
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 Tompkins County are not shown.
Tompkins County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Tompkins County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 82.17% of Tompkins County. 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 Tompkins County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Tompkins County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Tompkins County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Tompkins County home can get up to 995 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 81.64% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 300 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Tompkins County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Tompkins County, and slower in the west areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Tompkins County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Tompkins County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 41.27% of Tompkins County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 46.02% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 4.05%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 8.57% of Tompkins County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Tompkins County, along with details on where in Tompkins County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Tompkins County, NY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 81.58%, or 86,267 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Tompkins County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Tompkins County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tompkins County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Tompkins County. The fastest plan anyone in Tompkins County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Tompkins County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Tompkins County 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 Tompkins County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Tompkins County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Haefele Connect Cable in Tompkins County, NY
Haefele Connect cable coverage
About 1.03%, or 1,087 people, have Haefele Connect cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, southwest, and southeast Tompkins County area. Haefele Connect is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Tompkins County.
Haefele Connect cable download speeds
Haefele Connect is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tompkins County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Haefele Connect cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Tompkins County. The fastest plan anyone in Tompkins County can order from Haefele Connect goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Tompkins County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Haefele Connect cable upload speeds
In Tompkins County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Haefele Connect cable. Compared to other ISPs, Haefele Connect is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Tompkins County cable providers. Haefele Connect offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Tompkins County is up to 25 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Tompkins County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Tompkins County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Tompkins County compare to the rest of New York?
Cable internet speeds in Tompkins County are much faster versus the average speeds in New York: 0.00 Mbps in New York versus 995 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in New York is 0.00% versus 82.17% in Tompkins County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Tompkins County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Cortland County, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Schuyler County, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Chenango County, NY: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Otsego County, NY: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Berkshire County, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hampshire County, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Franklin County, MA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Worcester County, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Middlesex County, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Suffolk County, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Yamhill County, OR: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Miami County, OH: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Sevier County, TN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Sherburne County, MN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- St. Lawrence County, NY: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Story County, IA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Sumter County, SC: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Sutter County, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Terrebonne Parish, LA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- DeKalb County, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds