In Washington County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 90.11% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 952 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 Washington County, MS.
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Washington County, MS Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Washington 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 Washington County are not shown.
Washington 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 Washington County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 90.11% of Washington County. 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 Washington County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Washington County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Washington County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Washington County home can get up to 952 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 17.94% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 72.17% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Washington County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Washington County, and slower in the west areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Washington County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Washington County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 12.93% of Washington County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 80.47% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 5.18%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.42% of Washington County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Washington County, along with details on where in Washington County and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Washington County, MS
Optimum cable coverage
About 75.14%, or 33,753 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Washington County area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Washington County.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washington County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Washington County. The fastest plan anyone in Washington County can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Washington County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Washington County 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 Washington County cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Washington County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Sparklight Cable in Washington County, MS
Sparklight cable coverage
About 17.94%, or 8,057 people, have Sparklight cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, east, northeast, central, and north Washington County area. Sparklight is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Washington County.
Sparklight cable download speeds
Sparklight is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washington County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Sparklight cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Washington County. The fastest plan anyone in Washington County can order from Sparklight goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Washington County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight cable upload speeds
In Washington County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Sparklight cable. Compared to other ISPs, Sparklight is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Washington County cable providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Washington County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Washington County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Washington County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Washington County compare to the rest of Mississippi?
Cable internet speeds in Washington County are much faster versus the average speeds in Mississippi: 0.00 Mbps in Mississippi versus 952 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Mississippi is 0.00% versus 90.11% in Washington County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Washington 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
- Chicot County, AR: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Carroll County, MS: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Montgomery County, MS: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Union County, AR: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Choctaw County, MS: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Oktibbeha County, MS: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Columbia County, AR: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Pickens County, AL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Miller County, AR: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Bowie County, TX: less cable coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Tioga County, PA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Danville City, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Dare County, NC: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Darke County, OH: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Davie County, NC: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Dearborn County, IN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- DeKalb County, IN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Dickson County, TN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Vega Baja Municipio, PR: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Tuscola County, MI: less cable coverage, faster speeds