In the Charlotte metro area there are 3 residential Cable providers covering 98.05% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 941 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 Charlotte
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in the Charlotte metro area are not shown.
Charlotte 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 the Charlotte metro area is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 98.05% of the Charlotte metro area. 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 the Charlotte metro area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in the Charlotte metro area?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in the Charlotte metro area.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Charlotte home can get up to 941 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 9.10% 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 500 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Charlotte metro area.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of the Charlotte metro area, and slower in the north areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in the Charlotte metro area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Charlotte metro area you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 53.75% of Charlotte homes.
- Cable is fastest for 44.72% 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 Charlotte homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Charlotte metro area, along with details on where in the Charlotte metro area and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Charlotte, NC
Spectrum cable coverage
About 89.45%, or 1,939,137 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Charlotte area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of the Charlotte metro area.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Charlotte metro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Charlotte metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Charlotte metro area can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Charlotte customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In the Charlotte metro area 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 one of the fastest compared to other Charlotte cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Charlotte metro area is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
COMPORIUM Cable in Charlotte, NC
COMPORIUM cable coverage
About 9.10%, or 197,308 people, have COMPORIUM cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest and south Charlotte area. COMPORIUM is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Charlotte metro area.
COMPORIUM cable download speeds
COMPORIUM is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Charlotte metro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, COMPORIUM cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Charlotte metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Charlotte metro area can order from COMPORIUM goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Charlotte customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
COMPORIUM cable upload speeds
In the Charlotte metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for COMPORIUM cable. Compared to other ISPs, COMPORIUM is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Charlotte cable providers. COMPORIUM offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Charlotte metro area is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
TDS Cable in Charlotte, NC
TDS cable coverage
About 5.28%, or 114,454 people, have TDS cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, northwest, central, and west Charlotte area. TDS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Charlotte metro area.
TDS cable download speeds
TDS is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Charlotte metro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, TDS cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Charlotte metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Charlotte metro area can order from TDS goes up to 500 Mbps, and all Charlotte customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
TDS cable upload speeds
In the Charlotte metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for TDS cable. Compared to other ISPs, TDS is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Charlotte cable providers. TDS offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Charlotte metro area is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Charlotte Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Charlotte metro area or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in the Charlotte metro area compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Cable internet speeds in the Charlotte metro area are comparable versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 905 Mbps in North Carolina versus 941 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in North Carolina is 92.01% versus 98.05% in the Charlotte metro area.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Charlotte metro area 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
- Stanfield, NC: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Oakboro, NC: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Red Cross, NC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Locust, NC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Frog Pond, NC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- New Salem, NC: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Midland, NC: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Georgeville, NC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Bloomington, NC: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Flows Store, NC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Portland Metro, OR: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- San Antonio Metro, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Orlando Metro, FL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Pittsburgh Metro, PA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Sacramento Metro, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Brooklyn, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Los Angeles, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Las Vegas Metro, NV: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Cincinnati Metro, OH: less cable coverage, slower speeds