In Raritan there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 99.45% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,027 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 Raritan
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 Raritan are not shown.
Raritan 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 Raritan is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 99.45% of Raritan. 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 Raritan above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Raritan?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Raritan.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Raritan home can get up to 1,027 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 5.89% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 84.39% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Raritan.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Raritan, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Raritan?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Raritan you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.45% of Raritan 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 Raritan homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Raritan, along with details on where in Raritan and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Raritan, NJ
Optimum cable coverage
About 99.45%, or 7,765 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Raritan area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Raritan.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Raritan. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Raritan. The fastest plan anyone in Raritan can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Raritan customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Raritan 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 the slowest compared to other Raritan cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Raritan 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 Raritan, NJ
XFINITY cable coverage
About 15.06%, or 1,176 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, northwest, central, and east Raritan area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Raritan.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Raritan. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Raritan. The fastest plan anyone in Raritan 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 Raritan customers is up to 1,513 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 39.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 60.9% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Raritan 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 Raritan 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 Raritan 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 119 Mbps.
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- 39.1% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 60.9% up to 35.0 Mbps
Raritan Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Raritan or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Raritan compare to the rest of New Jersey?
Cable internet speeds in Raritan are much faster versus the average speeds in New Jersey: 0.00 Mbps in New Jersey versus 1,027 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in New Jersey is 0.00% versus 99.45% in Raritan.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Raritan 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
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