Cable Internet Providers and TV Companies in Valdese, NC


In Valdese there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 97.73% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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 Valdese, NC.

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Valdese, NC Availability Maps

 

Cable Internet Service Providers in Valdese

Spectrum | Cable

Availability:

97.73%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Compas X-Stream | Cable

Availability:

2.32%

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 Valdese are not shown.

 

Valdese 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 Valdese is cable internet available?

Valdese, NC map of cable internet availability
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Cable is available in 97.73% of Valdese. 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 Valdese above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is cable internet in Valdese?

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

Valdese, NC map of the fastest cable internet speeds
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The average Valdese home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 97.73% of residents can get.

Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Valdese?

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

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 95.17% of Valdese homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 4.81% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Valdese homes.

 

Cable Providers in Depth

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

Spectrum Cable in Valdese, NC

Spectrum cable coverage

About 97.73%, or 8,916 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Valdese area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Valdese.

 

Spectrum cable download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Spectrum cable upload speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Compas X-Stream Cable in Valdese, NC

Compas X-Stream cable coverage

About 2.32%, or 212 people, have Compas X-Stream cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast Valdese area. Compas X-Stream is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Valdese.

 

Compas X-Stream cable download speeds

Compas X-Stream is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Valdese. Versus other cable providers in the area, Compas X-Stream cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Valdese. The fastest plan anyone in Valdese can order from Compas X-Stream goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Valdese customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Compas X-Stream customers in Valdese. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Compas X-Stream cable upload speeds

In Valdese download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Compas X-Stream cable. Compared to other ISPs, Compas X-Stream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Valdese cable providers. Compas X-Stream offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Valdese is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Compas X-Stream's Valdese cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Valdese Cable by Area

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

How does cable internet in Valdese compare to the rest of North Carolina?

Cable internet speeds in Valdese are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 97.73% in Valdese.

What zip codes have cable internet?

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

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
2869097.79%
2861991.43%
28671100.00%
2861292.42%
28666100.00%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
2865593.75%
28667100.00%
2863899.59%
28637100.00%
2863098.54%

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