Cable Internet Providers and TV Companies in Truckee, CA


In Truckee there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 96.87% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 941 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 Truckee, CA.

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Truckee, CA Availability Maps

 

Cable Internet Service Providers in Truckee

Optimum | Cable

Availability:

96.30%

Avg. Speed:

940 Mbps

Spectrum | Cable

Availability:

1.16%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

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 Truckee are not shown.

 

Truckee Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Truckee is cable internet available?

Truckee, CA map of cable internet availability
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Cable is available in 96.87% of Truckee. 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 Truckee above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is cable internet in Truckee?

The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Truckee.

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The average Truckee home can get up to 941 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 1.16% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 95.71% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Truckee.

Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Truckee, and slower in the south areas of the city.

Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Truckee?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Truckee you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 47.36% of Truckee homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 50.03% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.73%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Truckee homes.

 

Cable Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Truckee, along with details on where in Truckee and at what speeds.

Optimum Cable in Truckee, CA

Optimum cable coverage

About 96.30%, or 18,071 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Truckee area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Truckee.

 

Optimum cable download speeds

Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Truckee. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Truckee. The fastest plan anyone in Truckee can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Truckee customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Optimum customers in Truckee. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps

 

Optimum cable upload speeds

In Truckee 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 slowest compared to other Truckee cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Truckee is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Optimum's Truckee cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Spectrum Cable in Truckee, CA

Spectrum cable coverage

About 1.16%, or 217 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast Truckee 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 Truckee.

 

Spectrum cable download speeds

Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Truckee. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Truckee. The fastest plan anyone in Truckee can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Truckee customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Spectrum customers in Truckee. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Spectrum cable upload speeds

In Truckee download speeds tend to be equal to 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 Truckee cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Truckee is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Spectrum's Truckee cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Truckee Cable by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Truckee or any of the areas nearby.

How does cable internet in Truckee compare to the rest of California?

Cable internet speeds in Truckee are much faster versus the average speeds in California: 0.00 Mbps in California versus 941 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in California is 0.00% versus 96.87% in Truckee.

What zip codes have cable internet?

Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Truckee are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
9616197.10%
9616291.11%
9572461.62%
95604100.00%
96148100.00%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
96140100.00%
9614696.69%
9614399.82%
89402100.00%
9614599.41%

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