In 06851 there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 97.25% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 864 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 06851
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in 06851 are not shown.
06851 Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in 06851 is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 97.25% of 06851. 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 06851 above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in 06851?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in 06851.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average 06851 home can get up to 864 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the zip is 1,000 Mbps, which 74.03% 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 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 06851.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of 06851, and slower in the central areas of the zip.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in 06851?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 06851 you live. In general, satellite competes most often with cable in the zip.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of 06851 homes.
- Cable is fastest for 97.23% of the zip.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.16% of 06851 homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 06851, along with details on where in 06851 and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in 06851, CT
Optimum cable coverage
About 97.25%, or 25,968 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 06851 area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 06851.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 06851. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout 06851. The fastest plan anyone in 06851 can order from Optimum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 06851 customers is up to 864 Mbps.
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- 76.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 11.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 9.4% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In 06851 download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Optimum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 06851 cable providers. Optimum offers 5 different upload speeds across the zip, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 06851 is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Optimum customers can get speeds up to 796 Mbps.
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- 76.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 5.2% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 15.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 35.0 Mbps
06851 Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 06851 or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in 06851 compare to the rest of Connecticut?
Cable internet speeds in 06851 are comparable versus the average speeds in Connecticut: 935 Mbps in Connecticut versus 864 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar cable availability compared to the zip. Average cable coverage in Connecticut is 98.86% versus 97.25% in 06851.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 06851 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 zip codes?
Below are zip codes nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Zip Codes
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- 06820, CT: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- 06890, CT: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- 06883, CT: more cable coverage, slower speeds
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