In the Raleigh metro area there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 97.53% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 940 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 Provider in Raleigh
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in the Raleigh metro area are not shown.
Raleigh 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 Raleigh metro area is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 97.53% of the Raleigh metro area. 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 the Raleigh metro area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in the Raleigh metro area?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in the Raleigh metro area.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Raleigh home can get up to 940 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city 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, 97.52% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Raleigh metro area.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of the Raleigh metro area, and slower in the west areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in the Raleigh metro area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Raleigh metro area you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 63.28% of Raleigh homes.
- Cable is fastest for 34.38% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.63%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Raleigh homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Raleigh metro area, along with details on where in the Raleigh metro area and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Raleigh, NC
Spectrum cable coverage
About 97.53%, or 1,102,513 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Raleigh area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of the Raleigh metro area.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Raleigh metro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Raleigh metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Raleigh metro area can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Raleigh customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In the Raleigh 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 average compared to other Raleigh cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Raleigh metro area is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Raleigh Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Raleigh metro area or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in the Raleigh metro area compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Cable internet speeds in the Raleigh metro area are comparable versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 905 Mbps in North Carolina versus 940 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in North Carolina is 92.01% versus 97.53% in the Raleigh metro area.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Raleigh 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
- Raleigh, NC: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Knightdale, NC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Garner, NC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cary, NC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Pine Hurst Park, NC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Morrisville, NC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Apex, NC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Rolesville, NC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Clegg, NC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Wake Forest, NC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Dallas, TX: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Louisville Metro, KY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Richmond Metro, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- New Orleans Metro, LA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Memphis Metro, TN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- San Diego, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Oklahoma City Metro, OK: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hartford Metro, CT: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Phoenix, AZ: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Salt Lake City Metro, UT: more cable coverage, faster speeds