In Worcester County there are 3 residential Cable providers covering 98.89% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 919 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 Worcester County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Worcester County are not shown.
Worcester County 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 Worcester County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 98.89% of Worcester County. 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 Worcester County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Worcester County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Worcester County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Worcester County home can get up to 919 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 30.36% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 4.38% of homes can only purchase plans up to 50 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Worcester County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Worcester County, and slower in the east areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Worcester County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Worcester County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 11.10% of Worcester County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 88.06% of the county.
- 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 Worcester County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Worcester County, along with details on where in Worcester County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Worcester County, MA
Spectrum cable coverage
About 65.35%, or 521,818 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Worcester County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Worcester County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Worcester County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Worcester County. The fastest plan anyone in Worcester County can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Worcester County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Worcester County 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 one of the fastest compared to other Worcester County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Worcester County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Worcester County, MA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 30.31%, or 242,056 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northeast, northwest, southeast, southwest, east, west, and central Worcester County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Worcester County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Worcester County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Worcester County. The fastest plan anyone in Worcester County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Worcester County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Worcester County 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 one of the fastest compared to other Worcester County cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Worcester County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
SELCO Cable in Worcester County, MA
SELCO cable coverage
About 4.46%, or 35,608 people, have SELCO cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east and central Worcester County area. SELCO is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Worcester County.
SELCO cable download speeds
SELCO is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Worcester County. Versus other cable providers in the area, SELCO cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Worcester County. The fastest plan anyone in Worcester County can order from SELCO goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Worcester County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
SELCO cable upload speeds
In Worcester County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for SELCO cable. Compared to other ISPs, SELCO is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Worcester County cable providers. SELCO offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Worcester County is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
Worcester County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Worcester County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Worcester County compare to the rest of Massachusetts?
Cable internet speeds in Worcester County are comparable versus the average speeds in Massachusetts: 987 Mbps in Massachusetts versus 919 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Massachusetts is 98.08% versus 98.89% in Worcester County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Worcester County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Middlesex County, MA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Windham County, CT: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Norfolk County, MA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Providence County, RI: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Suffolk County, MA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hampshire County, MA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hampden County, MA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hillsborough County, NH: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Franklin County, MA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Tolland County, CT: less cable coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Hamilton County, OH: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Montgomery County, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Essex County, NJ: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Middlesex County, NJ: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Baltimore County, MD: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Multnomah County, OR: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Pierce County, WA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Essex County, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- El Paso County, TX: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hidalgo County, TX: less cable coverage, faster speeds