In University District there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 70.76% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,983 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.
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University District, Seattle, WA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in University District
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 University District are not shown.
University District 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 University District is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 70.76% of University District. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in University District above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in University District?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in University District.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average University District home can get up to 1,983 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 69.11% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.15% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,200 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in University District.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of University District, and slower in the south areas of the neighborhood.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in University District?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in University District you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 33.86% of University District homes.
- Cable is fastest for 36.91% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 29.24% of University District homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in University District, along with details on where in University District and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in University District, Seattle, WA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 70.76%, or 25,066 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire University District area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of University District.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in University District. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout University District. The fastest plan anyone in University District can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for University District customers is up to 1,981 Mbps.
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- 97.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In University District download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other University District cable providers. XFINITY offers 3 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 University District is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 1,467 Mbps.
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- 69.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 27.9% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 35.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in University District, Seattle, WA
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 14.25%, or 5,048 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the central, north, northwest, and west University District area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of University District.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in University District. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout University District. The fastest plan anyone in University District can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all University District customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In University District download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Astound Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other University District cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in University District is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
University District Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to University District or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in University District compare to the rest of Seattle?
Cable internet speeds in University District are much faster versus the average speeds in Seattle: 0.00 Mbps in Seattle versus 1,983 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar cable availability compared to the neighborhood. Average cable coverage in Seattle is 0.00% versus 70.76% in University District.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around University District 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
- Wallingford, Seattle, WA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Ravenna, Seattle, WA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Roosevelt, Seattle, WA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Bryant, Seattle, WA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Laurelhurst, Seattle, WA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Montlake, Seattle, WA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Green Lake, Seattle, WA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Eastlake, Seattle, WA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Fremont, Seattle, WA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Wedgwood, Seattle, WA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
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- Norwood Park, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Oak Cliff, Dallas, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Oak Lane, Philadelphia, PA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Oakland Gardens, Queens, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Ocean Hill, Brooklyn, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Old Brooklyn, Cleveland, OH: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Olney, Philadelphia, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds