In North Carolina there are 4 residential Cable providers covering 92.01% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 905 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 North Carolina

Spectrum | Cable

Availability:

82.38%

Avg. Speed:

940 Mbps

Suddenlink | Cable

Availability:

4.67%

Avg. Speed:

737 Mbps

Morris Broadband | Cable

Availability:

1.49%

Avg. Speed:

95 Mbps

TDS | Cable

Availability:

1.20%

Avg. Speed:

500 Mbps

To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in North Carolina are not shown.

 

North Carolina 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 North Carolina is cable internet available?

North Carolina map of cable internet availability

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Cable is available in 92.01% of North Carolina. 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 North Carolina above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is cable internet in North Carolina?

The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in North Carolina.

North Carolina map of the fastest cable internet speeds

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The average North Carolina home can get up to 905 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the state is 1,000 Mbps, which 4.80% 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 4.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in North Carolina.

Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of North Carolina, and slower in the west areas of the state.

Is cable the fastest internet I can get in North Carolina?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in North Carolina you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the state.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 41.09% of North Carolina homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 52.71% of the state.
  • DSL is fastest for 3.11%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.02%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of North Carolina homes.

 

Cable Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in North Carolina, along with details on where in North Carolina and at what speeds.

Spectrum Cable in North Carolina

Spectrum cable coverage

About 82.38%, or 7,855,797 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire North Carolina area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of North Carolina.

 

Spectrum cable download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps

 

Spectrum cable upload speeds

In North Carolina 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 North Carolina cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Carolina is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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

  • 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Suddenlink Cable in North Carolina

Suddenlink cable coverage

About 4.67%, or 445,224 people, have Suddenlink cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the east, northeast, southeast, and south North Carolina area. Suddenlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of North Carolina.

 

Suddenlink cable download speeds

Suddenlink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Carolina. Versus other cable providers in the area, Suddenlink cable is above average. There are 14 different maximum speeds throughout North Carolina. The fastest plan anyone in North Carolina can order from Suddenlink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 4.0 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for North Carolina customers is up to 737 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Suddenlink customers in North Carolina. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 61.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 1.3% up to 500.0 Mbps
  • 23.3% up to 400.0 Mbps
  • 0.4% up to 300.0 Mbps
  • 0.6% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 8.9% up to 150.0 Mbps
  • 2.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 0.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 30.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 4.0 Mbps

 

Suddenlink cable upload speeds

In North Carolina download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Suddenlink cable. Compared to other ISPs, Suddenlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other North Carolina cable providers. Suddenlink offers 10 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Carolina is up to 50 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.77 Mbps. On average, Suddenlink customers can get speeds up to 42 Mbps.

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Suddenlink's North Carolina cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 63.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 23.3% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 0.4% up to 30.0 Mbps
  • 0.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 11.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 0.6% up to 8.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.8 Mbps

 

 

 

Morris Broadband Cable in North Carolina

Morris Broadband cable coverage

About 1.49%, or 142,141 people, have Morris Broadband cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the west, southwest, and northwest North Carolina area. Morris Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of North Carolina.

 

Morris Broadband cable download speeds

Morris Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Carolina. Versus other cable providers in the area, Morris Broadband cable is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout North Carolina. The fastest plan anyone in North Carolina can order from Morris Broadband goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 20 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for North Carolina customers is up to 95 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Morris Broadband customers in North Carolina. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 93.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 6.5% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

Morris Broadband cable upload speeds

In North Carolina download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Morris Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Morris Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other North Carolina cable providers. Morris Broadband offers 2 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Carolina is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 2.0 Mbps. On average, Morris Broadband customers can get speeds up to 4.8 Mbps.

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Morris Broadband's North Carolina cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 93.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 6.5% up to 2.0 Mbps

 

 

 

TDS Cable in North Carolina

TDS cable coverage

About 1.20%, or 114,874 people, have TDS cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the west and north North Carolina area. TDS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of North Carolina.

 

TDS cable download speeds

TDS is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Carolina. Versus other cable providers in the area, TDS cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout North Carolina. The fastest plan anyone in North Carolina can order from TDS goes up to 500 Mbps, and all North Carolina customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to TDS customers in North Carolina. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps

 

TDS cable upload speeds

In North Carolina download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for TDS cable. Compared to other ISPs, TDS is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other North Carolina cable providers. TDS offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Carolina is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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TDS's North Carolina cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

North Carolina Cable by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to North Carolina or any of the areas nearby.

How does cable internet in North Carolina compare to the rest of the United States?

Cable internet speeds in North Carolina are comparable versus the average speeds in the United States: 936 Mbps in the United States versus 905 Mbps in the state. The nation has similar cable availability compared to the state. Average cable coverage in the United States is 89.84% versus 92.01% in North Carolina.

What zip codes have cable internet?

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

Zip Code
Cable Coverage
16.08%
56.76%
0.00%
75.79%
86.42%
Zip Code
Cable Coverage
0.00%
60.60%
0.00%
99.87%
0.00%

What does cable internet look like in other states?

Below are states nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.

Nearby States

States with Similar Populations

  • Michigan: less cable coverage, faster speeds
  • Georgia: less cable coverage, faster speeds
  • New Jersey: more cable coverage, slower speeds
  • Ohio: more cable coverage, faster speeds
  • Virginia: less cable coverage, faster speeds
  • Pennsylvania: more cable coverage, faster speeds
  • Washington: less cable coverage, faster speeds
  • Illinois: more cable coverage, faster speeds
  • Arizona: less cable coverage, faster speeds
  • Massachusetts: more cable coverage, faster speeds