In Wilson County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 96.88% 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 Wilson County, NC.
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Wilson County, NC Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Wilson 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 Wilson County are not shown.
Wilson County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Wilson County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 96.88% of Wilson 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 Wilson County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Wilson County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Wilson County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Wilson 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 96.26% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Wilson County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Wilson County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Wilson County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Wilson County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 89.92% of Wilson County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 9.01% 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 less than 1% of Wilson County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Wilson County, along with details on where in Wilson County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Wilson County, NC
Spectrum cable coverage
About 96.26%, or 75,837 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Wilson County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Wilson County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wilson County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wilson County. The fastest plan anyone in Wilson County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Wilson County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Wilson 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 Wilson County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wilson 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 Wilson County, NC
Optimum cable coverage
About 1.16%, or 912 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, southeast, and north Wilson 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 Wilson County.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wilson County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wilson County. The fastest plan anyone in Wilson County can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Wilson County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Wilson 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 Wilson County cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wilson County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Wilson County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Wilson County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Wilson County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Cable internet speeds in Wilson 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 96.88% in Wilson County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Wilson 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
- Wake County, NC: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Martin County, NC: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Chatham County, NC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Washington County, NC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Tyrrell County, NC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Randolph County, NC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Davidson County, NC: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Rowan County, NC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Iredell County, NC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Alexander County, NC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Buchanan County, MO: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cullman County, AL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Dougherty County, GA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Elmore County, AL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Crawford County, PA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Umatilla County, OR: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cape Girardeau County, MO: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Caldwell County, NC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Burke County, NC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Bulloch County, GA: less cable coverage, faster speeds