In Preston there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 99.54% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,321 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 Preston
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 Preston are not shown.
Preston 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 Preston is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 99.54% of Preston. 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 Preston above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Preston?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Preston.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Preston home can get up to 1,321 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 15.03% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 84.51% 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 Preston.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Preston, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Preston?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Preston you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 98.95% of Preston 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 less than 1% of Preston homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Preston, along with details on where in Preston and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Preston, CT
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.54%, or 4,749 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Preston area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Preston.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Preston. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Preston. The fastest plan anyone in Preston 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 Preston customers is up to 1,321 Mbps.
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- 15.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 84.9% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Preston 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 Preston 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 Preston 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 67 Mbps.
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- 15.1% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 84.9% up to 35.0 Mbps
Atlantic Broadband Cable in Preston, CT
Atlantic Broadband cable coverage
About 1.61%, or 77 people, have Atlantic Broadband cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast and north Preston area. Atlantic Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Preston.
Atlantic Broadband cable download speeds
Atlantic Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Preston. Versus other cable providers in the area, Atlantic Broadband cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Preston. The fastest plan anyone in Preston can order from Atlantic Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Preston customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Atlantic Broadband cable upload speeds
In Preston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Atlantic Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Atlantic Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Preston cable providers. Atlantic Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Preston is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Preston Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Preston or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Preston compare to the rest of Connecticut?
Cable internet speeds in Preston are much faster versus the average speeds in Connecticut: 0.00 Mbps in Connecticut versus 1,321 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Connecticut is 0.00% versus 99.54% in Preston.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Preston 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
- Norwich, CT: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Taftville, CT: more cable coverage, faster speeds
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- Ledyard, CT: less cable coverage, faster speeds
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- Jewett City, CT: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Gales Ferry, CT: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Uncasville, CT: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Newent, CT: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Oxoboxo River, CT: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Crisfield, MD: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- South Shore, KY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Avalon, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Weedsport, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Sugarcreek, PA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- New Plymouth, ID: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- New Holstein, WI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Montello, WI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Minersville, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Mineral Bluff, GA: less cable coverage, slower speeds