In 06790 there are 3 residential Cable providers covering 99.72% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 961 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.
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Cable Internet Service Providers in 06790
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in 06790 are not shown.
06790 Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in 06790 is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 99.72% of 06790. 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 06790 above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in 06790?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in 06790.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average 06790 home can get up to 961 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the zip is 1,200 Mbps, which 6.92% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 87.48% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 06790.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of 06790, and slower in the central areas of the zip.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in 06790?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 06790 you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the zip.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 98.33% of 06790 homes.
- Cable is fastest for 1.55% 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 less than 1% of 06790 homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 06790, along with details on where in 06790 and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in 06790, CT
Optimum cable coverage
About 99.53%, or 35,290 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 06790 area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 06790.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 06790. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 06790. The fastest plan anyone in 06790 can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all 06790 customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In 06790 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Optimum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other 06790 cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 06790 is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in 06790, CT
XFINITY cable coverage
About 6.92%, or 2,455 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the north, west, east, south, and southwest 06790 area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 06790.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 06790. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 06790. The fastest plan anyone in 06790 can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and all 06790 customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In 06790 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other 06790 cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 06790 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 06790, CT
Spectrum cable coverage
About 6.04%, or 2,140 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the southeast, south, east, northeast, and northwest 06790 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 06790.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 06790. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 06790. The fastest plan anyone in 06790 can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 06790 customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In 06790 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other 06790 cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 06790 is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
06790 Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 06790 or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in 06790 compare to the rest of Connecticut?
Cable internet speeds in 06790 are much faster versus the average speeds in Connecticut: 0.00 Mbps in Connecticut versus 961 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar cable availability compared to the zip. Average cable coverage in Connecticut is 0.00% versus 99.72% in 06790.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 06790 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.
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