In Hillsborough County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 99.48% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 938 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 Hillsborough County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Hillsborough County are not shown.
Hillsborough County 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 Hillsborough County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 99.48% of Hillsborough County. 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 Hillsborough County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Hillsborough County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Hillsborough County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Hillsborough County home can get up to 938 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which less than 1% 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 200 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Hillsborough County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Hillsborough County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Hillsborough County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Hillsborough County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 2.06% of Hillsborough County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 97.53% of the county.
- 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 Hillsborough County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Hillsborough County, along with details on where in Hillsborough County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Hillsborough County, FL
Spectrum cable coverage
About 98.88%, or 1,215,452 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Hillsborough County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Hillsborough County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hillsborough County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hillsborough County. The fastest plan anyone in Hillsborough County can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Hillsborough County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Hillsborough County 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 Hillsborough County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hillsborough County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Hillsborough County, FL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 5.13%, or 63,009 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, northeast, southeast, and northwest Hillsborough County 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 Hillsborough County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hillsborough County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Hillsborough County. The fastest plan anyone in Hillsborough County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 200 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Hillsborough County customers is up to 344 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 18.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 81.9% up to 200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Hillsborough County 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 the slowest compared to other Hillsborough County cable providers. XFINITY offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hillsborough County is up to 35 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 15 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 18.1% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 4.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 77.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Hillsborough County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Hillsborough County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Hillsborough County compare to the rest of Florida?
Cable internet speeds in Hillsborough County are comparable versus the average speeds in Florida: 968 Mbps in Florida versus 938 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Florida is 94.78% versus 99.48% in Hillsborough County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Hillsborough County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Pinellas County, FL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Pasco County, FL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Manatee County, FL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hernando County, FL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Polk County, FL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hardee County, FL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Sarasota County, FL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Sumter County, FL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- DeSoto County, FL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Citrus County, FL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Nassau County, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cuyahoga County, OH: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Palm Beach County, FL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Orange County, FL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Oakland County, MI: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Bronx County, NY: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Franklin County, OH: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Allegheny County, PA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hennepin County, MN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Sacramento County, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds