Spectrum offers cable internet, TV, and landline service in many cities throughout 42 states. Explore this guide to find what states they support, coverage maps, and more.
I want to help you not waste time. Before realizing that Spectrum may not offer services in your area, I’ve compiled information to show where they support.
As you read, you’ll find availability for the following:
Let’s see if you’re wasting your time.
Spectrum Residential Internet Availability
States where Spectrum home internet is accessible include:
| Alabama | Arizona | California |
| Colorado | Connecticut | Florida |
| Georgia | Hawaii | Idaho |
| Illinois | Indiana | Kansas |
| Kentucky | Louisiana | Maine |
| Maryland | Massachusetts | Michigan |
| Minnesota | Mississippi | Missouri |
| Montana | Nebraska | Nevada |
| New Hampshire | New Jersey | New Mexico |
| New York | North Carolina | Ohio |
| Oregon | Pennsylvania | South Carolina |
| Tennessee | Texas | Vermont |
| Virginia | Washington | West Virginia |
| Wisconsin | Wyoming |
Because Spectrum offers services in these states doesn’t mean they’ll support every city and county. I will talk about this more later.
You’re stuck reading my nonsense for a few minutes before learning to see whether they support your city.
For now, let’s look at a map.
Spectrum Internet Availability Map
Here’s a map that illustrates Spectrum’s internet service availability:
This map illustrates their internet, landline (Spectrum Voice), and cable TV availability.
Now that you understand Spectrum’s internet availability, let’s see whether their internet services offer any value.
Spectrum Home Internet Packages, Pricing, & Features
Let’s check out Spectrum’s cable internet plans:
| Tier | Promo. Price | Max. Speed (DL/UL) | Best For |
| Internet | $49.99/mo. | 300/10 Mbps | Gaming & video streaming |
| Internet Ultra | $69.99/mo. | 500/20 Mbps | Remote collaboration & price |
| Internet Gig | $89.99/mo. | 1,000/35 Mbps | Livestreaming, remote workers, & downloading large files frequently |
| Internet Assist | $17.99/mo. | 30/4.0 Mbps | Low-income households |
Charter Spectrum internet services compared.
Here’s an overview of Spectrum’s internet:
- No hard data cap
- Contract-free
- Access to over 500,000 wireless hotspots
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Free antivirus suite
- Access to Spectrum Mobile plans
You must pay $5.00 monthly to rent a Wi-Fi router. I recommend buying your own to save $60 a year. And there’s a $19.99 activation fee.
Otherwise, most of their internet plans’ features offer decent value. Except the antivirus. Research suggests that it doesn’t serve as a suitable replacement for Windows Defender.
And in my experience, Windows Defender and decent cybersecurity hygiene has kept me safe *knocks on wood*.
The Wi-Fi hotspots have varying internet speeds. I can’t tell you a definitive number. But they’re an excellent way to reduce contributions toward soft data caps. And they give you a means to study or stream video while away from home.
There’s no hard data cap. You won’t have to limit the amount of 4K UHD TV1 video your home watches.
Does Spectrum offer fiber internet?
Spectrum Fiber Internet Availability
All Spectrum’s residential internet plans are hybrid coaxial and fiber plans. In short, Spectrum doesn’t have specific fiber internet plans for homes.
They use fiber optic cables to quickly deliver internet signals for the last mile to your home. Then the coaxial cables will connect to your devices.
Spectrum offers 100% fiber internet (allegedly) to Enterprise customers in these areas [1, 2]:
| City | State |
| Albany | NY |
| Atlanta | GA |
| Austin | TX |
| Bakersfield | CA |
| Birmingham | AL |
| Boston | MA |
| Buffalo | NY |
| Charlotte | NC |
| Cincinnati | OH |
| Cleveland | OH |
| Columbia | SC |
| Columbus | OH |
| Dallas | TX |
| Dayton | OH |
| Detroit | MI |
| Flint | MI |
| Grand Rapids | MI |
| Green Bay | WI |
| Greensboro | NC |
| Greenville | SC |
| Harlingen | TX |
| Honolulu | HI |
| Indianapolis | IN |
| Kansas City | MO |
| Knoxville | TV |
| Lexington | KY |
| Los Angeles | CA |
| Louisville | KY |
| Madison | WI |
| Medford | OR |
| Milwaukee | WI |
| Minneapolis | MN |
| Montgomery | AL |
| Myrtle Beach | SC |
| Nashville | TN |
| New Orleans | LA |
| New York City | NA |
| Orlando | FL |
| Portland | ME |
| Raleigh | NC |
| Reno | NV |
| Rochester | NY |
| San Antonio | TX |
| San Diego | CA |
| St Louis | MO |
| Syracuse | NY |
| Tampa | FL |
Spectrum Business Internet Availability
All states Spectrum Business Internet has availability include:
| Alabama | Arizona | California |
| Colorado | Connecticut | Florida |
| Georgia | Hawaii | Idaho |
| Illinois | Indiana | Kansas |
| Kentucky | Louisiana | Maine |
| Maryland | Massachusetts | Michigan |
| Minnesota | Mississippi | Missouri |
| Montana | Nebraska | Nevada |
| New Hampshire | New Jersey | New Mexico |
| New York | North Carolina | Ohio |
| Oregon | Pennsylvania | South Carolina |
| Tennessee | Texas | Vermont |
| Virginia | Washington | West Virginia |
| Wisconsin | Wyoming |
This guide primarily covers Spectrum home internet and TV services. For simplicity’s sake, refer to a separate guide I wrote about Spectrum’s internet for small- and medium businesses.
If you’re still reading, let’s talk about Spectrum cable TV service.
Spectrum Residential Cable TV Availability
Here are all the states that provide Spectrum cable television services:
| Alabama | Arizona | California |
| Colorado | Connecticut | Florida |
| Georgia | Hawaii | Idaho |
| Illinois | Indiana | Kansas |
| Kentucky | Louisiana | Maine |
| Maryland | Massachusetts | Michigan |
| Minnesota | Mississippi | Missouri |
| Montana | Nebraska | Nevada |
| New Hampshire | New Jersey | New Mexico |
| New York | North Carolina | Ohio |
| Oregon | Pennsylvania | South Carolina |
| Tennessee | Texas | Vermont |
| Virginia | Washington | West Virginia |
| Wisconsin | Wyoming |
Do you see your state? If so, check out whether this plan’s worth getting.
Spectrum TV Packages, Pricing, & Features
Let’s see whether they offer any cable TV plans that offer meaningful value:
| Tier | Promo. Price | Post Promo | Channels | Best For |
| TV Select | $59.99/mo. | $79.99/mo. | 125+ | Basic cable TV |
| MI Plan Latino | $39.99/mo. | $54.99/mo. | 145+ | Access to Spanish channels |
| Spectrum TV Select + Latino View | $71.99/mo. | NA | 200+ | More multi-lingual channel options |
Almost all Spectrum TV plans require you to rent a cable TV box. Or an Apple TV 4K. Both cost $9.99 monthly.
You could buy the latter for $180 upfront. Or pay the $9.99 rental fee for 18 months. I recommend my first option.
You’ll want the Apple TV 4K if you intend only to use the Spectrum TV app.
The TV app allows you to stream all your plan’s channels through any TV box, smartphone, or other supported device. I have a separate guide covering every supported device and required internet speeds.
It allows you to stream on unlimited devices (at home) simultaneously. And 2 devices at the same time while traveling.
If you intend on getting Spectrum Internet during your online transaction, you’ll have the option to add Spectrum TV Essentials. It includes 60 channels and costs $24.99 monthly.
This is the cheapest way to get TV services reliably for homes not needing many unpopular channels. And it doesn’t come with a ridiculous broadcast TV fee.
Since it’s technically not a cable TV plan. But it’s more so a livestreaming TV service.
Keyword “reliably.” Spectrum SUPPOSEDLY offers Choice and Basic TV packages. Both offer lower pricing than all plans.
I can’t find reliable information (for the most part) that suggests these plans exist. The information I found lies on their channel lineup and hidden fee pages.
Contact their customer service to see whether they offer these services in your area.
Otherwise, there’s not much else to talk about. It’s a television service. Let’s see whether their mobile service is cool.
Spectrum Mobile 4G LTE & 5G Coverage
Spectrum Mobile uses Verizon’s towers and offers coverage in these areas [3]:
Dark blue represents 4G LTE coverage. Light blue represents 5G availability.
If I screenshotted the entire page, you’d likely have difficulty seeing the coverage thoroughly. Here’s a closer look at Spectrum Mobile coverage in Hawaii and Alaska:
Here’s the FTC’s map for Verizon’s 4G LTE voice coverage [4]:
To be honest:
I don’t think you’ll see many differences among the maps. Cellular companies submit their advertised availability to the FTC (the mapmakers). So there’s likely a bias.
Either way. It’s good to compare both maps to get the most accurate representation of their coverage.
If you’re worried these maps aren’t accurate, take advantage of Spectrum’s 30-day money-back guarantee. And here’s the worst-case scenario.
You get Spectrum Mobile service, and it doesn’t have a signal during your daily commute. Cancel your service out of frustration. And don’t pay anything. Since it’s a contract-free plan.
Want to try their cellular service? Here’s an overview.
Spectrum Mobile Packages, Pricing, & Features
Here are all the mobile plans Spectrum offers:
| Tier | Price | Soft Data Cap | Speed After Exceeding Cap |
| Unlimited | $29.99/mo. per Line | 30 GB per Line | 1.0 Mbps (DL) 512 Kbps (UL) |
| Unlimited Plus | $39.99/mo. per Line | 20 GB per Line | 1.0 Mbps (DL) 512 Kbps (UL) |
| By The Gig | $14 per GB | 5.0 GB per Line | 256 Kbps (UP & DL) |
Spectrum Mobile is only available to new and existing Spectrum broadband internet customers. It’s also a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO). That means Spectrum doesn’t OWN its cellular service.
They borrow Verizon’s. With their towers, you’ll have the best 4G LTE coverage in the country. Especially in rural areas.
Spectrum Mobile doesn’t offer a million perks like Verizon, though. With an internet-only plan, you’ll get a Peacock Premium subscription free for 90 days. That’s it, though.
The chart above says there’s a soft data cap for each plan. You’ll have slower data speeds when you use “X” gigabytes (GB). Reduce your data allowance contribution by using Spectrum’s Wi-Fi hotspots.
Here’s my favorite part about Spectrum Mobile.
The trade-in bonuses. Trade in an old phone, and Spectrum will give you the phone’s trade-in value plus an extra $100–500. The bonus trade-in credits will depend on the phone model you’re putting your funds toward.
Contribute funds toward an iPhone 14, and you’ll get a $100 bonus credit. Getting the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 will give you a $500 bonus.
The phone’s trade-in value will depend on your phone’s condition, previous carrier, and other factors. I wrote a separate piece that covers this and other Spectrum Mobile deals.
Cities Where You Can Get Spectrum Services
Popular cities that support Spectrum internet, TV, and landline services include:
| City | State |
| Seattle | WA |
| San Jose | CA |
| Los Angeles | CA |
| New York City | NY |
| Houston | TX |
| San Antonio | TX |
| Columbus | OH |
| Charlotte | NC |
| Indianapolis | IN |
They have services in hundreds of different cities and counties. But I hope you understand I can’t list all them here.
If you’re not in the most populated states in the U.S., visit spectrum.com/services and click your state. Scan the list of cities and see whether they support your area.
If not, you’ll want to consider a different internet, landline, or television provider. We’ve listed alternatives in a separate section for your convenience.
FAQs: Spectrum Availability
Keep reading and find commonly asked questions about Spectrum’s service availability.
How Do I Check Whether Spectrum Is Available in My Area?
Check whether Spectrum is available in your area by visiting spectrum.com/services and selecting your state. Then check their page to see if they service your city or county.
Wrapping Up
Spectrum offers its internet, TV, and landline services in many states, cities, and counties. But they don’t offer much fiber optic internet.
Since their MVNO mobile service uses Verizon’s towers, they have superior availability to competitors who don’t.
If I’ve convinced you to learn more about Spectrum’s services, check out an overview of all their services.
