In Connecticut there are 5 residential Cable providers covering 98.86% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 935 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 Connecticut
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Connecticut are not shown.
Connecticut 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 Connecticut is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 98.86% of Connecticut. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in Connecticut above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Connecticut?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Connecticut.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Connecticut home can get up to 935 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the state is 1,000 Mbps, which 79.78% 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 20 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Connecticut.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Connecticut, and slower in the northwest areas of the state.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Connecticut?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Connecticut you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the state.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 3.95% of Connecticut homes.
- Cable is fastest for 94.98% of the state.
- 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 Connecticut homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Connecticut, along with details on where in Connecticut and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Connecticut
XFINITY cable coverage
About 53.72%, or 1,919,940 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Connecticut area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Connecticut.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Connecticut. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Connecticut. The fastest plan anyone in Connecticut can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Connecticut customers is up to 942 Mbps.
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- 91.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 8.3% up to 300.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Connecticut 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 below average compared to other Connecticut cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Connecticut is up to 35 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 33 Mbps.
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- 91.7% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 8.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Connecticut
Optimum cable coverage
About 21.95%, or 784,420 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the southwest, northwest, south, west, central, and north Connecticut area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Connecticut.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Connecticut. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is above average. There are 11 different maximum speeds throughout Connecticut. The fastest plan anyone in Connecticut can order from Optimum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 20 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Connecticut customers is up to 821 Mbps.
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- 68.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 700.0 Mbps
- 13.9% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 12.8% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 350.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Connecticut 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 Connecticut cable providers. Optimum offers 8 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Connecticut is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 2.0 Mbps. On average, Optimum customers can get speeds up to 710 Mbps.
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- 68.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 27.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 2.0 Mbps
Cox Communications Cable in Connecticut
Cox cable coverage
About 12.56%, or 448,879 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the northeast, central, north, and east Connecticut area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Connecticut.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Connecticut. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Connecticut. The fastest plan anyone in Connecticut can order from Cox goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Connecticut customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In Connecticut download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Cox cable. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Connecticut cable providers. Cox offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Connecticut is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Connecticut
Spectrum cable coverage
About 10.02%, or 358,269 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the west, northeast, southwest, north, northwest, and east Connecticut area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Connecticut.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Connecticut. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Connecticut. The fastest plan anyone in Connecticut can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Connecticut customers is up to 935 Mbps.
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- 99.4% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Connecticut 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 below average compared to other Connecticut cable providers. Spectrum offers 2 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Connecticut is up to 35 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 35 Mbps.
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- 99.4% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
Atlantic Broadband Cable in Connecticut
Atlantic Broadband cable coverage
About 5.60%, or 200,259 people, have Atlantic Broadband cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the southeast, east, and northeast Connecticut area. Atlantic Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Connecticut.
Atlantic Broadband cable download speeds
Atlantic Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Connecticut. Versus other cable providers in the area, Atlantic Broadband cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Connecticut. The fastest plan anyone in Connecticut can order from Atlantic Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Connecticut customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Atlantic Broadband cable upload speeds
In Connecticut download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Atlantic Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Atlantic Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Connecticut cable providers. Atlantic Broadband offers 3 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Connecticut is up to 53 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Atlantic Broadband customers can get speeds up to 42 Mbps.
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- 13.8% up to 53.0 Mbps
- 57.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 29.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Connecticut Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Connecticut or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Connecticut compare to the rest of the United States?
Cable internet speeds in Connecticut are comparable versus the average speeds in the United States: 936 Mbps in the United States versus 935 Mbps in the state. The nation has similar cable availability compared to the state. Average cable coverage in the United States is 89.84% versus 98.86% in Connecticut.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Connecticut 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 states?
Below are states nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby States
- Rhode Island: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Massachusetts: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- New Jersey: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- New York: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- New Hampshire: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Vermont: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Delaware: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Pennsylvania: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Maryland: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Maine: less cable coverage, slower speeds
States with Similar Populations
- Puerto Rico: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Oklahoma: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Oregon: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Iowa: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Utah: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Mississippi: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Arkansas: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Kansas: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Nevada: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Kentucky: less cable coverage, slower speeds