In Putnam there are 3 residential Cable providers covering 99.94% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,129 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 Putnam
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 Putnam are not shown.
Putnam 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 Putnam is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 99.94% of Putnam. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Atlantic Broadband. Call one of the companies with service in Putnam above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Putnam?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Putnam.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Putnam home can get up to 1,129 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 12.87% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 87.07% 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 Putnam.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Putnam, and slower in the south areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Putnam?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Putnam you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.67% of Putnam 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 Putnam homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Putnam, along with details on where in Putnam and at what speeds.
Atlantic Broadband Cable in Putnam, CT
Atlantic Broadband cable coverage
About 99.89%, or 8,871 people, have Atlantic Broadband cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Putnam area. Atlantic Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Putnam.
Atlantic Broadband cable download speeds
Atlantic Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Putnam. Versus other cable providers in the area, Atlantic Broadband cable is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Putnam. The fastest plan anyone in Putnam can order from Atlantic Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Putnam customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Atlantic Broadband cable upload speeds
In Putnam 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 below average compared to other Putnam cable providers. Atlantic Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Putnam is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Putnam, CT
Spectrum cable coverage
About 13.87%, or 1,232 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, southwest, northeast, north, and west Putnam 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 Putnam.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Putnam. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Putnam. The fastest plan anyone in Putnam can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Putnam customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Putnam 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 the slowest compared to other Putnam cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Putnam 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 Putnam, CT
XFINITY cable coverage
About 12.87%, or 1,143 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, north, northwest, west, and southeast Putnam 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 Putnam.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Putnam. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Putnam. The fastest plan anyone in Putnam can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Putnam customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Putnam 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 Putnam cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Putnam is up to 250 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
Putnam Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Putnam or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Putnam compare to the rest of Connecticut?
Cable internet speeds in Putnam are much faster versus the average speeds in Connecticut: 0.00 Mbps in Connecticut versus 1,129 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Connecticut is 0.00% versus 99.94% in Putnam.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Putnam 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
- Mechanicsville, CT: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Putnam Heights, CT: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- South Woodstock, CT: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Pomfret, CT: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Dayville, CT: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- North Grosvenordale, CT: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Thompson, CT: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Pomfret Center, CT: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Rogers, CT: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Woodstock, CT: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Buhl, ID: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Boring, OR: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Breckenridge, CO: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Brentwood, MO: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Brookeville, MD: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Brooklyn, MI: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Bryans Road, MD: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Bryson City, NC: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Buena Vista, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Bondurant, IA: less cable coverage, slower speeds