In Fairfield there are 3 residential Cable providers covering 92.05% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 943 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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Fairfield, CT Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Fairfield
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 Fairfield are not shown.
Fairfield Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Fairfield is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 92.05% of Fairfield. 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 Fairfield above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Fairfield?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Fairfield.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Fairfield home can get up to 943 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,200 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 88.91% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Fairfield.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Fairfield, and slower in the south areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Fairfield?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Fairfield you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 91.98% of Fairfield homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% 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 7.72% of Fairfield homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Fairfield, along with details on where in Fairfield and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Fairfield, CT
Optimum cable coverage
About 92.05%, or 50,690 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Fairfield area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Fairfield.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairfield. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fairfield. The fastest plan anyone in Fairfield can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Fairfield customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Fairfield 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 Fairfield cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fairfield is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Fairfield, CT
XFINITY cable coverage
About 1.88%, or 1,036 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, central, and northeast Fairfield 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 Fairfield.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairfield. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Fairfield. The fastest plan anyone in Fairfield can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Fairfield customers is up to 1,051 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 25.4% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
- 74.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Fairfield 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 Fairfield cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fairfield is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Fairfield, CT
Spectrum cable coverage
About 1.26%, or 693 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north Fairfield 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 Fairfield.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairfield. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fairfield. The fastest plan anyone in Fairfield can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Fairfield customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Fairfield 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 Fairfield cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fairfield is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Fairfield Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Fairfield or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Fairfield compare to the rest of Connecticut?
Cable internet speeds in Fairfield are much faster versus the average speeds in Connecticut: 0.00 Mbps in Connecticut versus 943 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Connecticut is 0.00% versus 92.05% in Fairfield.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Fairfield 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
- Southport, CT: more cable coverage, faster speeds
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- Westport, CT: more cable coverage, slower speeds
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- Trumbull, CT: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Stratford, CT: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Weston, CT: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Cannondale, CT: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Wilton, CT: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Norwalk, CT: more cable coverage, faster speeds
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