Neural encoding of spectro-temporal cues at slow and near speech-rate in cochlear implant users

•Hyper-adapted cortical response to cues modulating at speech-like rates in CI users.•Robust cortical response to slow spectro-temporal modulations in CI users.•Larger cortical response to shallow AMs in CI than in NH listeners.•Reduced cortical response to AMs using a low pulse rate in CI users.•Behavioural AM discrimination affected by stimulus polarity.