In the Cincinnati metro area there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 96.47% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 937 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 Cincinnati

Spectrum | Cable

Availability:

93.75%

Avg. Speed:

940 Mbps

XFINITY from Comcast | Cable

Availability:

2.17%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in the Cincinnati metro area are not shown.

 

Cincinnati Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in the Cincinnati metro area is cable internet available?

Cincinnati, OH map of cable internet availability

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Cable is available in 96.47% of the Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati metro area above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is cable internet in the Cincinnati metro area?

The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in the Cincinnati metro area.

Cincinnati, OH map of the fastest cable internet speeds

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The average Cincinnati home can get up to 937 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 2.24% 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 40 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Cincinnati metro area.

Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of the Cincinnati metro area, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.

Is cable the fastest internet I can get in the Cincinnati metro area?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Cincinnati metro area you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 73.03% of Cincinnati homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 25.44% 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 Cincinnati homes.

 

Cable Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Cincinnati metro area, along with details on where in the Cincinnati metro area and at what speeds.

Spectrum Cable in Cincinnati, OH

Spectrum cable coverage

About 93.75%, or 1,954,936 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Cincinnati area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of the Cincinnati metro area.

 

Spectrum cable download speeds

Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Cincinnati metro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Cincinnati metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Cincinnati metro area can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Cincinnati customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Spectrum customers in Cincinnati. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps

 

Spectrum cable upload speeds

In the Cincinnati 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 above average compared to other Cincinnati cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Cincinnati metro area is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Spectrum's Cincinnati cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Cincinnati, OH

XFINITY cable coverage

About 2.17%, or 45,193 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west and southwest Cincinnati area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Cincinnati metro area.

 

XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds

XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Cincinnati metro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Cincinnati metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Cincinnati metro area can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Cincinnati customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to XFINITY from Comcast customers in Cincinnati. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds

In the Cincinnati metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Cincinnati cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Cincinnati metro area is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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XFINITY's Cincinnati cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Cincinnati Cable by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Cincinnati metro area or any of the areas nearby.

How does cable internet in the Cincinnati metro area compare to the rest of Ohio?

Cable internet speeds in the Cincinnati metro area are comparable versus the average speeds in Ohio: 937 Mbps in Ohio versus 937 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Ohio is 93.79% versus 96.47% in the Cincinnati metro area.

What zip codes have cable internet?

Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Cincinnati metro area are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

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