In Waves there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 100.00% 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 Waves, NC.
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Cable Internet Service Provider in Waves
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 Waves are not shown.
Waves 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 Waves is cable internet available?

Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 100.00% of Waves. 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 Waves above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Waves?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Waves.

Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Waves 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 100.00% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Waves?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Waves you live. In general, satellite competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Waves homes.
- Cable is fastest for 100.00% 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 Waves homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Waves, along with details on where in Waves and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Waves, NC

Spectrum cable coverage
About 100.00%, or 172 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Waves area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Waves.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Waves. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Waves. The fastest plan anyone in Waves can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Waves customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Waves download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Waves cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Waves is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Waves Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Waves or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Waves compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Cable internet speeds in Waves 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 100.00% in Waves.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Waves 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Rodanthe, NC: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Salvo, NC: equal cable coverage, similar speeds
- Bath, NC: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Bayview, NC: equal cable coverage, similar speeds
- Pinetown, NC: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Core Point, NC: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Five Points, NC: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Camp Leach, NC: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- engelhard-nc: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- middletown-nc: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Sample Run, PA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Little Utica, NY: equal cable coverage, similar speeds
- Lockington, OH: equal cable coverage, similar speeds
- Maxcy Quarters, FL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Rose Hill, GA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Little River, NC: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Sanford Hill, TN: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Scotts Crossing, OH: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Sedalia, OH: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Sherman, KY: less cable coverage, similar speeds


