In Wake County there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 97.71% of the county. 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 Wake County, NC.
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Wake County, NC Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Wake 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 Wake County are not shown.
Wake County 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 Wake County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 97.71% of Wake 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 Wake County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Wake County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Wake County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Wake County home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 97.71% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Wake County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Wake County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 87.96% of Wake County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 9.83% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.43% of Wake County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Wake County, along with details on where in Wake County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Wake County, NC
Spectrum cable coverage
About 97.71%, or 1,103,555 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Wake County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Wake County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wake County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wake County. The fastest plan anyone in Wake County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Wake County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Wake 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 Wake County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wake County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Wake County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Wake County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Wake County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Cable internet speeds in Wake County are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 1,000 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 97.71% in Wake County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Wake 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
- Chatham County, NC: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Wilson County, NC: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Randolph County, NC: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Davidson County, NC: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Martin County, NC: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Rowan County, NC: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Washington County, NC: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Iredell County, NC: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Tyrrell County, NC: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Alexander County, NC: less cable coverage, similar speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Hudson County, NJ: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hartford County, CT: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Contra Costa County, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Shelby County, TN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Collin County, TX: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Snohomish County, WA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Cobb County, GA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hennepin County, MN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hidalgo County, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hillsborough County, FL: less cable coverage, faster speeds