In Yancey County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 93.85% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 651 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 Yancey County, NC.
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Yancey County, NC Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Yancey 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 Yancey County are not shown.
Yancey County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Yancey County is cable internet available?

Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 93.85% of Yancey 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 Yancey County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Yancey County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Yancey County.

Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Yancey County home can get up to 651 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 39.23% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 54.63% of homes can only purchase plans up to 400 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Yancey County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Yancey County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Yancey County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Yancey County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 97.28% of Yancey County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 1.63% 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 1.02% of Yancey County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Yancey County, along with details on where in Yancey County and at what speeds.
Zito Media Cable in Yancey County, NC

Zito cable coverage
About 83.44%, or 15,412 people, have Zito cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Yancey County area. Zito is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Yancey County.
Zito Media cable download speeds
Zito is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Yancey County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Zito cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Yancey County. The fastest plan anyone in Yancey County can order from Zito goes up to 400 Mbps, and all Yancey County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 400.0 Mbps
Zito Media cable upload speeds
In Yancey County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Zito cable. Compared to other ISPs, Zito is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Yancey County cable providers. Zito offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Yancey County is up to 24 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 24.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Yancey County, NC

Spectrum cable coverage
About 39.23%, or 7,245 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, south, east, north, southeast, northeast, and west Yancey County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Yancey County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Yancey County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Yancey County. The fastest plan anyone in Yancey County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Yancey County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Yancey 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 the fastest compared to other Yancey County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Yancey County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Yancey County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Yancey County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Yancey County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Cable internet speeds in Yancey County are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 651 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 93.85% in Yancey County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Yancey 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
- Mitchell County, NC: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Madison County, NC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Avery County, NC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Caldwell County, NC: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Cocke County, TN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Alexander County, NC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Jefferson County, TN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Sevier County, TN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Knox County, TN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Davie County, NC: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Park County, CO: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- McLean County, ND: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Meigs County, TN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Menard County, IL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Mercer County, IL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Metcalfe County, KY: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Middlesex County, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Millard County, UT: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Owen County, KY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Pacific County, WA: less cable coverage, faster speeds


