In Wayne County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 91.91% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 998 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 Wayne County, NC.
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Wayne County, NC Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Wayne 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 Wayne County are not shown.
Wayne 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 Wayne County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 91.91% of Wayne 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 Wayne County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Wayne County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Wayne County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Wayne County home can get up to 998 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 89.53% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.38% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Wayne County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Wayne County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Wayne County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Wayne County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 57.14% of Wayne County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 35.67% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.59%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.39% of Wayne County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Wayne County, along with details on where in Wayne County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Wayne County, NC
Spectrum cable coverage
About 89.53%, or 105,044 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Wayne County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Wayne County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wayne County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wayne County. The fastest plan anyone in Wayne County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Wayne County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Wayne 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 one of the fastest compared to other Wayne County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wayne County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Wayne County, NC
Optimum cable coverage
About 3.49%, or 4,100 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, east, and central Wayne County area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Wayne County.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wayne County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wayne County. The fastest plan anyone in Wayne County can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Wayne County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Wayne 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 one of the fastest compared to other Wayne County cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wayne County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Wayne County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Wayne County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Wayne County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Cable internet speeds in Wayne County are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 998 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 91.91% in Wayne County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Wayne 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
- Greene County, NC: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Lenoir County, NC: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Harnett County, NC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Lee County, NC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Moore County, NC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Montgomery County, NC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Stanly County, NC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Cabarrus County, NC: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Mecklenburg County, NC: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Gaston County, NC: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Robeson County, NC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Gallatin County, MT: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Gregg County, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hanover County, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hardin County, KY: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Henderson County, NC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Albemarle County, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Kankakee County, IL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- LaPorte County, IN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- LaSalle County, IL: less cable coverage, faster speeds