In Somerset County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 99.36% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,419 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 Somerset County, NJ.
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Somerset County, NJ Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Somerset 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 Somerset County are not shown.
Somerset 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 Somerset County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 99.36% of Somerset 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 Somerset County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Somerset County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Somerset County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Somerset County home can get up to 1,419 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 40.46% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 40.96% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Somerset County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Somerset County, and slower in the central areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Somerset County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Somerset County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 76.34% of Somerset County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 23.35% 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 Somerset County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Somerset County, along with details on where in Somerset County and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Somerset County, NJ
XFINITY cable coverage
About 58.40%, or 201,694 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Somerset 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 Somerset County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Somerset County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Somerset County. The fastest plan anyone in Somerset 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 Somerset County customers is up to 1,754 Mbps.
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- 69.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 30.7% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Somerset 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 Somerset 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 Somerset 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 184 Mbps.
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- 69.3% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 30.7% up to 35.0 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Somerset County, NJ
Optimum cable coverage
About 51.07%, or 176,376 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, central, north, west, east, northwest, southeast, and south Somerset County area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Somerset County.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Somerset County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Somerset County. The fastest plan anyone in Somerset County can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Somerset County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Somerset County 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 Somerset County cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Somerset County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Somerset County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Somerset County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Somerset County compare to the rest of New Jersey?
Cable internet speeds in Somerset County are much faster versus the average speeds in New Jersey: 0.00 Mbps in New Jersey versus 1,419 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in New Jersey is 0.00% versus 99.36% in Somerset County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Somerset 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
- Middlesex County, NJ: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Union County, NJ: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hunterdon County, NJ: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Richmond County, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Kings County, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Northampton County, PA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Lehigh County, PA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Perry County, PA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Juniata County, PA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Mifflin County, PA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Marion County, OR: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Sarasota County, FL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Santa Cruz County, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- San Luis Obispo County, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- San Juan Municipio, PR: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Rutherford County, TN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Rockland County, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Rockingham County, NH: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Ottawa County, MI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Nueces County, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds