In UC Irvine there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 16.24% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 2,000 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 UC Irvine, Irvine, CA.
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UC Irvine, Irvine, CA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in UC Irvine
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 UC Irvine are not shown.
UC Irvine Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in UC Irvine is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 16.24% of UC Irvine. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Cox. Call one of the companies with service in UC Irvine above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in UC Irvine?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in UC Irvine.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average UC Irvine home can get up to 2,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 16.24% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in UC Irvine?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in UC Irvine you live. In general, satellite competes most often with cable in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 14.39% of UC Irvine homes.
- Cable is fastest for 2.50% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.05%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 81.06% of UC Irvine homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in UC Irvine, along with details on where in UC Irvine and at what speeds.
Cox Communications Cable in UC Irvine, Irvine, CA
Cox cable coverage
About 16.24%, or 4,184 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the south, central, southwest, east, and southeast UC Irvine area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of UC Irvine.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in UC Irvine. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout UC Irvine. The fastest plan anyone in UC Irvine can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all UC Irvine customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In UC Irvine download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Cox cable. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other UC Irvine cable providers. Cox offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in UC Irvine is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Cox customers can get speeds up to 98 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 97.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 35.0 Mbps
UC Irvine Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to UC Irvine or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in UC Irvine compare to the rest of Irvine?
Cable internet speeds in UC Irvine are much faster versus the average speeds in Irvine: 0.00 Mbps in Irvine versus 2,000 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar cable availability compared to the neighborhood. Average cable coverage in Irvine is 0.00% versus 16.24% in UC Irvine.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around UC Irvine 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- University Town Center, Irvine, CA: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Turtle Rock, Irvine, CA: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Rancho San Joaquin, Irvine, CA: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Turtle Ridge, Irvine, CA: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- University Park, Irvine, CA: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Business District, Irvine, CA: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Irvine Business Complex, Irvine, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- West Park, Irvine, CA: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Woodbridge, Irvine, CA: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Quail Hill, Irvine, CA: more cable coverage, similar speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Back Bay, Boston, MA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Ramona, Riverside, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Springfield Gardens, Queens, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Northwest Austin, Austin, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- North Central, Pasadena, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Metro West, Orlando, FL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Highland, St. Paul, MN: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Green Hills, Nashville, TN: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Greater Upper Marlboro, Brock Hall, MD: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Greater Landover, Landover, MD: more cable coverage, similar speeds