In West Hempstead there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 99.71% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 940 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 West Hempstead, NY.
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West Hempstead, NY Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in West Hempstead
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 West Hempstead are not shown.
West Hempstead Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in West Hempstead is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 99.71% of West Hempstead. 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 West Hempstead above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in West Hempstead?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in West Hempstead.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average West Hempstead home can get up to 940 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 940 Mbps, which 99.71% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in West Hempstead?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in West Hempstead you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.86% of West Hempstead homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% 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 West Hempstead homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in West Hempstead, along with details on where in West Hempstead and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in West Hempstead, NY
Optimum cable coverage
About 99.71%, or 25,256 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire West Hempstead area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of West Hempstead.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in West Hempstead. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout West Hempstead. The fastest plan anyone in West Hempstead can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all West Hempstead customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In West Hempstead 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 fastest compared to other West Hempstead cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in West Hempstead is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
West Hempstead Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to West Hempstead or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in West Hempstead compare to the rest of New York?
Cable internet speeds in West Hempstead are much faster versus the average speeds in New York: 0.00 Mbps in New York versus 940 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in New York is 0.00% versus 99.71% in West Hempstead.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around West Hempstead 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
- Franklin Square, NY: more cable coverage, similar speeds
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- Rockville Centre, NY: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Garden City, NY: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Stewart Manor, NY: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Elmont, NY: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Lynbrook, NY: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- South Floral Park, NY: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- North Valley Stream, NY: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Cortland, NY: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Steubenville, OH: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Duarte, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Douglas, GA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Dix Hills, NY: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- District Heights, MD: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- DePew, NY: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Denver, NC: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Dana Point, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Dahlonega, GA: less cable coverage, faster speeds