In Bronx there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 98.54% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 968 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.
Cable Internet Service Providers in Bronx
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Bronx are not shown.
Bronx 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.
HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Bronx is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 98.54% of Bronx. 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 Bronx above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Bronx?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Bronx.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Bronx home can get up to 968 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 92.54% 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 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Bronx.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Bronx, and slower in the east areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Bronx?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Bronx you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 6.47% of Bronx homes.
- Cable is fastest for 92.48% 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 Bronx homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Bronx, along with details on where in Bronx and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Bronx, NY
Optimum cable coverage
About 97.80%, or 1,352,003 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bronx area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bronx.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bronx. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the fastest. There are 10 different maximum speeds throughout Bronx. The fastest plan anyone in Bronx can order from Optimum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Bronx customers is up to 968 Mbps.
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- 94.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 700.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 350.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Bronx download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Optimum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bronx cable providers. Optimum offers 7 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bronx is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Optimum customers can get speeds up to 953 Mbps.
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- 94.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Bronx, NY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 1.12%, or 15,420 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and northeast Bronx area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Bronx.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bronx. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bronx. The fastest plan anyone in Bronx can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Bronx customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Bronx download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Bronx cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bronx is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Bronx Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Bronx or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Bronx compare to the rest of New York?
Cable internet speeds in Bronx are comparable versus the average speeds in New York: 886 Mbps in New York versus 968 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in New York is 97.92% versus 98.54% in Bronx.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Bronx 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
- Englewood Cliffs, NJ: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Fort Lee, NJ: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- College Point, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Pelham Manor, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Mount Vernon, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Edgewater, NJ: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Leonia, NJ: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Englewood, NJ: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cliffside Park, NJ: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Whitestone, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Phoenix, AZ: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Jacksonville Metro, FL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Virginia Beach Metro, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Oklahoma City Metro, OK: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- San Diego, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Memphis Metro, TN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Dallas, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Raleigh Metro, NC: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Philadelphia, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Louisville Metro, KY: less cable coverage, slower speeds