In the Phoenix metro area there are 3 residential Cable providers covering 88.33% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 986 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 Phoenix
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in the Phoenix metro area are not shown.
Phoenix 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 Phoenix metro area is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 88.33% of the Phoenix metro area. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Cox. Call one of the companies with service in the Phoenix metro area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in the Phoenix metro area?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in the Phoenix metro area.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Phoenix home can get up to 986 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 86.81% 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 150 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Phoenix metro area.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of the Phoenix metro area, and slower in the south areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in the Phoenix metro area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Phoenix metro area you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 12.75% of Phoenix homes.
- Cable is fastest for 76.76% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 9.89%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Phoenix homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Phoenix metro area, along with details on where in the Phoenix metro area and at what speeds.
Cox Communications Cable in Phoenix, AZ
Cox cable coverage
About 85.32%, or 3,577,389 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Phoenix area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of the Phoenix metro area.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Phoenix metro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout the Phoenix metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Phoenix metro area can order from Cox goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 150 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Phoenix customers is up to 999 Mbps.
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- 99.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 150.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In the Phoenix metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Cox cable. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Phoenix cable providers. Cox offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Phoenix metro area is up to 35 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, Cox customers can get speeds up to 35 Mbps.
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- 99.8% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Phoenix, AZ
Mediacom cable coverage
About 2.69%, or 112,872 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, east, and central Phoenix area. Mediacom 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 Phoenix metro area.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Phoenix metro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Phoenix metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Phoenix metro area can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Phoenix customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In the Phoenix metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Mediacom cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Phoenix cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Phoenix metro area is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Orbitel Communications Cable in Phoenix, AZ
Orbitel Communications cable coverage
About 1.67%, or 70,214 people, have Orbitel Communications cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south and southeast Phoenix area. Orbitel Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Phoenix metro area.
Orbitel Communications cable download speeds
Orbitel Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Phoenix metro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Orbitel Communications cable is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Phoenix metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Phoenix metro area can order from Orbitel Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 200 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Phoenix customers is up to 286 Mbps.
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- 10.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 89.3% up to 200.0 Mbps
Orbitel Communications cable upload speeds
In the Phoenix metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Orbitel Communications cable. Compared to other ISPs, Orbitel Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Phoenix cable providers. Orbitel Communications offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Phoenix metro area is up to 40 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, Orbitel Communications customers can get speeds up to 13 Mbps.
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- 10.7% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 89.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Phoenix Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Phoenix metro area or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in the Phoenix metro area compare to the rest of Arizona?
Cable internet speeds in the Phoenix metro area are comparable versus the average speeds in Arizona: 961 Mbps in Arizona versus 986 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Arizona is 85.19% versus 88.33% in the Phoenix metro area.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Phoenix 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
- Phoenix, AZ: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Laveen, AZ: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Guadalupe, AZ: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Tempe, AZ: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Paradise Valley, AZ: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Tolleson, AZ: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Glendale, AZ: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Avondale, AZ: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Scottsdale, AZ: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Peoria, AZ: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Boston Metro, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Riverside Metro, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Detroit Metro, MI: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Seattle Metro, WA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Atlanta Metro, GA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Washington Metro, DC: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- San Francisco Metro, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Minneapolis Metro, MN: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- San Diego Metro, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Miami Metro, FL: more cable coverage, faster speeds