In Putnam County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 98.53% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 940 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 Putnam County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Putnam County are not shown.
Putnam 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 Putnam County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 98.53% of Putnam County. 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 Putnam County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Putnam County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Putnam County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Putnam County home can get up to 940 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 88.53% 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 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Putnam County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Putnam County, and slower in the west areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Putnam County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Putnam County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 4.87% of Putnam County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 93.77% 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 Putnam County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Putnam County, along with details on where in Putnam County and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Putnam County, NY
XFINITY cable coverage
About 79.96%, or 79,731 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Putnam County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Putnam County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Putnam County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Putnam County. The fastest plan anyone in Putnam County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Putnam County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Putnam 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 slowest compared to other Putnam County cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Putnam County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Putnam County, NY
Optimum cable coverage
About 21.35%, or 21,292 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, west, northwest, south, and southeast Putnam County 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 Putnam County.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Putnam County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Putnam County. The fastest plan anyone in Putnam County can order from Optimum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Putnam County customers is up to 658 Mbps.
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- 43.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 17.6% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 20.9% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 13.1% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Putnam County 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 Putnam County cable providers. Optimum offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Putnam County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Optimum customers can get speeds up to 466 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 43.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 51.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 4.5% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
Putnam County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Putnam County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Putnam County compare to the rest of New York?
Cable internet speeds in Putnam County are comparable versus the average speeds in New York: 886 Mbps in New York versus 940 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in New York is 97.92% versus 98.53% in Putnam County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Putnam 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
- Dutchess County, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Fairfield County, CT: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Westchester County, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Rockland County, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Orange County, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Litchfield County, CT: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Ulster County, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Bergen County, NJ: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Bronx County, NY: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- New Haven County, CT: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Yamhill County, OR: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Highlands County, FL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Roanoke City, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Steuben County, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Albemarle County, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Carver County, MN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Monongalia County, WV: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Wicomico County, MD: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Nevada County, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds