In Hartford County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 98.16% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,993 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 Hartford County, CT.
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Hartford County, CT Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Hartford County
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 Hartford County are not shown.
Hartford 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.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Hartford County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 98.16% of Hartford 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 Hartford County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Hartford County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Hartford County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Hartford County home can get up to 1,993 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 97.32% 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 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Hartford County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Hartford County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Hartford County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Hartford County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 89.88% of Hartford County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 8.76% 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 Hartford County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Hartford County, along with details on where in Hartford County and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Hartford County, CT
XFINITY cable coverage
About 63.05%, or 567,123 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Hartford County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Hartford County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hartford County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Hartford County. The fastest plan anyone in Hartford County can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Hartford County customers is up to 1,988 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 98.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Hartford County 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 Hartford County cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 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 Hartford County 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 247 Mbps.
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- 98.5% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 35.0 Mbps
Cox Communications Cable in Hartford County, CT
Cox cable coverage
About 37.74%, or 339,494 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, east, south, southwest, southeast, northwest, north, and central Hartford County area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Hartford County.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hartford County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hartford County. The fastest plan anyone in Hartford County can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Hartford County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In Hartford County 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 below average compared to other Hartford County cable providers. Cox offers 2 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 Hartford County 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 90 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 84.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 15.9% up to 35.0 Mbps
Hartford County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Hartford County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Hartford County compare to the rest of Connecticut?
Cable internet speeds in Hartford County are much faster versus the average speeds in Connecticut: 0.00 Mbps in Connecticut versus 1,993 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Connecticut is 0.00% versus 98.16% in Hartford County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Hartford 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
- Tolland County, CT: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Litchfield County, CT: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Windham County, CT: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Dutchess County, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Kent County, RI: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Providence County, RI: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Ulster County, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Bristol County, RI: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Bristol County, MA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Sullivan County, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Duval County, FL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Kern County, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Ventura County, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Pinellas County, FL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Fairfield County, CT: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Shelby County, TN: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Bergen County, NJ: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- San Francisco County, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- New Haven County, CT: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Montgomery County, PA: more cable coverage, slower speeds