In Harlem there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 100.00% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 948 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 Harlem
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Harlem are not shown.
Harlem 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 Harlem is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 100.00% of Harlem. 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 Harlem above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Harlem?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Harlem.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Harlem home can get up to 948 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the neighborhood is 1,000 Mbps, which 13.07% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 86.93% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Harlem.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Harlem, and slower in the central areas of the neighborhood.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Harlem?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Harlem you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 83.35% of Harlem homes.
- Cable is fastest for 16.65% of the neighborhood.
- 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 Harlem homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Harlem, along with details on where in Harlem and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Harlem, New York, NY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 100.00%, or 125,528 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Harlem area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Harlem.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Harlem. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Harlem. The fastest plan anyone in Harlem can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Harlem customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Harlem 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 Harlem cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Harlem is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN Cable in Harlem, New York, NY
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 17.78%, or 22,314 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest, northeast, west, north, central, southeast, east, and south Harlem area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Harlem.
Astound Broadband powered by RCN cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Harlem. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Harlem. The fastest plan anyone in Harlem can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 500 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Harlem customers is up to 868 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 73.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 26.5% up to 500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN cable upload speeds
In Harlem download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Astound Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Harlem cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Harlem is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Harlem Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Harlem or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Harlem compare to the rest of New York?
Cable internet speeds in Harlem are comparable versus the average speeds in New York: 959 Mbps in New York versus 948 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar cable availability compared to the neighborhood. Average cable coverage in New York is 99.92% versus 100.00% in Harlem.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Harlem 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Hamilton Heights, New York, NY: equal cable coverage, faster speeds
- East Harlem, New York, NY: equal cable coverage, slower speeds
- Morningside Heights, New York, NY: equal cable coverage, faster speeds
- Mott Haven, Bronx, NY: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Yorkville, New York, NY: equal cable coverage, faster speeds
- Highbridge, Bronx, NY: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Carnegie Hill, New York, NY: equal cable coverage, faster speeds
- South Bronx, Bronx, NY: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Upper West Side, New York, NY: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Washington Heights, New York, NY: equal cable coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- East Side, El Paso, TX: equal cable coverage, slower speeds
- Borough Park, Brooklyn, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Canarsie, Brooklyn, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- West Houston, Houston, TX: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Pasadina, Houston, TX: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Southeast Dallas, Dallas, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA: equal cable coverage, slower speeds
- Alahambra, Phoenix, AZ: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Mid City, Los Angeles, CA: equal cable coverage, slower speeds