In Durham there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 99.83% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 940 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 Provider in Durham
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Durham are not shown.
Durham 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 Durham is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 99.83% of Durham. 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 Durham above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Durham?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Durham.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Durham home can get up to 940 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 940 Mbps, which 99.83% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Durham?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Durham you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 62.19% of Durham homes.
- Cable is fastest for 37.71% 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 Durham homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Durham, along with details on where in Durham and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Durham, NC
Spectrum cable coverage
About 99.83%, or 262,932 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Durham area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Durham.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Durham. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Durham can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Durham customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Durham 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 the fastest compared to other Durham cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Durham is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Durham Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Durham or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Durham compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Cable internet speeds in Durham are comparable versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 905 Mbps in North Carolina versus 940 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in North Carolina is 92.01% versus 99.83% in Durham.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Durham 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
- Chapel Hill Metro, NC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Gorman, NC: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Clegg, NC: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Chapel Hill, NC: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Orange Factory, NC: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Morrisville, NC: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Carrboro, NC: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Hillsborough, NC: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- North Side, NC: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Bahama, NC: less cable coverage, similar speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Scottsdale, AZ: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Toledo, OH: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Reno, NV: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Henderson, NV: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Lincoln, NE: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Glendale, AZ: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Spring, TX: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Plano, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Fort Wayne, IN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Naples, FL: less cable coverage, faster speeds