In the Indianapolis metro area there are 3 residential Cable providers covering 91.72% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 980 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 Indianapolis
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in the Indianapolis metro area are not shown.
Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis metro area is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 91.72% of the Indianapolis metro area. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in the Indianapolis metro area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in the Indianapolis metro area?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in the Indianapolis metro area.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Indianapolis home can get up to 980 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 67.55% 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 20 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Indianapolis metro area.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of the Indianapolis metro area, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in the Indianapolis metro area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Indianapolis metro area you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 53.40% of Indianapolis homes.
- Cable is fastest for 41.22% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 1.64%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.48%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Indianapolis homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Indianapolis metro area, along with details on where in the Indianapolis metro area and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Indianapolis, IN
XFINITY cable coverage
About 65.77%, or 1,241,655 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Indianapolis area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Indianapolis metro area.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Indianapolis metro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Indianapolis metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Indianapolis metro area can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Indianapolis customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In the Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Indianapolis metro area is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Indianapolis, IN
Spectrum cable coverage
About 31.09%, or 586,881 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, west, north, northwest, east, northeast, south, and southwest Indianapolis area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of the Indianapolis metro area.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Indianapolis metro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Indianapolis metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Indianapolis metro area can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Indianapolis customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In the Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Indianapolis metro area is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Sparklight Cable in Indianapolis, IN
Sparklight cable coverage
About 1.87%, or 35,395 people, have Sparklight cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, south, southeast, west, northwest, and central Indianapolis area. Sparklight 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 Indianapolis metro area.
Sparklight cable download speeds
Sparklight is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Indianapolis metro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Sparklight cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Indianapolis metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Indianapolis metro area can order from Sparklight goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Indianapolis customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight cable upload speeds
In the Indianapolis metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Sparklight cable. Compared to other ISPs, Sparklight is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Indianapolis cable providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Indianapolis metro area is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Indianapolis Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Indianapolis metro area or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in the Indianapolis metro area compare to the rest of Indiana?
Cable internet speeds in the Indianapolis metro area are comparable versus the average speeds in Indiana: 970 Mbps in Indiana versus 980 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Indiana is 84.08% versus 91.72% in the Indianapolis metro area.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Indianapolis 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
- Indianapolis, IN: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Wynnedale, IN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Beech Grove, IN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Speedway, IN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Rocky Ripple, IN: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Warren Park, IN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Homecroft, IN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Southport, IN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Meridian Hills, IN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Williams Creek, IN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- San Jose Metro, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Austin Metro, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cleveland Metro, OH: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Kansas City Metro, MO: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Columbus Metro, OH: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cincinnati Metro, OH: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Las Vegas Metro, NV: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Nashville Metro, TN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Los Angeles, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Milwaukee Metro, WI: more cable coverage, slower speeds