In South Bronx there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 99.13% of the neighborhood. 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 Provider in South Bronx
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in South Bronx are not shown.
South Bronx 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 South Bronx is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 99.13% of South Bronx. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Optimum. Call one of the companies with service in South Bronx above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in South Bronx?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in South Bronx.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average South Bronx home can get up to 986 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the neighborhood is 1,000 Mbps, which 96.80% 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 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in South Bronx.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of South Bronx, and slower in the west areas of the neighborhood.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in South Bronx?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in South Bronx you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 2.60% of South Bronx homes.
- Cable is fastest for 97.34% of the neighborhood.
- 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 South Bronx homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in South Bronx, along with details on where in South Bronx and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in South Bronx, Bronx, NY
Optimum cable coverage
About 99.13%, or 198,370 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire South Bronx area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of South Bronx.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Bronx. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the fastest. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout South Bronx. The fastest plan anyone in South Bronx can order from Optimum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for South Bronx customers is up to 986 Mbps.
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- 97.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 700.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In South Bronx download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Optimum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other South Bronx cable providers. Optimum offers 4 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in South Bronx is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Optimum customers can get speeds up to 978 Mbps.
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- 97.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
South Bronx Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to South Bronx or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in South Bronx compare to the rest of Bronx?
Cable internet speeds in South Bronx are comparable versus the average speeds in Bronx: 968 Mbps in Bronx versus 986 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar cable availability compared to the neighborhood. Average cable coverage in Bronx is 98.54% versus 99.13% in South Bronx.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around South Bronx 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Highbridge, Bronx, NY: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hunts Point, Bronx, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Mott Haven, Bronx, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Tremont, Bronx, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Morris Heights, Bronx, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Soundview, Bronx, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Washington Heights, New York, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Fordham, Bronx, NY: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Harlem, New York, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- University Heights, Bronx, NY: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Mapleton-Flatlands, Brooklyn, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Upper West Side, New York, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Bellaire, Houston, TX: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Southeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- North Last Vegas, North Las Vegas, NV: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Upper East Side, New York, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- North Mountain, Phoenix, AZ: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Maryvale, Phoenix, AZ: less cable coverage, faster speeds