In Cheshire there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 94.46% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 2,000 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.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in Cheshire, CT.
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Cheshire, CT Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Cheshire
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 Cheshire are not shown.
Cheshire 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.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Cheshire is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 94.46% of Cheshire. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Cox. Call one of the companies with service in Cheshire above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Cheshire?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Cheshire.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Cheshire home can get up to 2,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 94.44% 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 1,200 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Cheshire.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Cheshire, and slower in the west areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Cheshire?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Cheshire you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 88.60% of Cheshire homes.
- Cable is fastest for 5.96% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 5.38% of Cheshire homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Cheshire, along with details on where in Cheshire and at what speeds.
Cox Communications Cable in Cheshire, CT
Cox cable coverage
About 94.04%, or 26,402 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Cheshire area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Cheshire.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cheshire. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cheshire. The fastest plan anyone in Cheshire can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Cheshire customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In Cheshire download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Cox cable. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Cheshire cable providers. Cox offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cheshire is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Cox customers can get speeds up to 98 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 97.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 35.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Cheshire, CT
XFINITY cable coverage
About 10.07%, or 2,828 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, southeast, south, east, and west Cheshire 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 Cheshire.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cheshire. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Cheshire. The fastest plan anyone in Cheshire can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Cheshire customers is up to 1,671 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 58.9% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 41.1% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Cheshire 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 the fastest compared to other Cheshire cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cheshire is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 162 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 58.9% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 41.1% up to 35.0 Mbps
Cheshire Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Cheshire or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Cheshire compare to the rest of Connecticut?
Cable internet speeds in Cheshire are much faster versus the average speeds in Connecticut: 0.00 Mbps in Connecticut versus 2,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Connecticut is 0.00% versus 94.46% in Cheshire.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Cheshire 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Prospect, CT: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Millbrook, CT: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Milldale, CT: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Marion, CT: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Plantsville, CT: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Wallingford, CT: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Meriden, CT: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Wallingford Center, CT: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Southington, CT: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Wolcott, CT: more cable coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Mauldin, SC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Royse City, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Royersford, PA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Rolla, MO: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Rockville Centre, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Ridgeland, MS: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Richmond Hill, GA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Rahway, NJ: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Puerto Real, PR: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Plainview, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds