In Stratford there are 3 residential Cable providers covering 99.54% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 961 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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Stratford, CT Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Stratford
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 Stratford are not shown.
Stratford Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Stratford is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 99.54% of Stratford. 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 Stratford above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Stratford?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Stratford.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Stratford home can get up to 961 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 91.81% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Stratford.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Stratford, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Stratford?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Stratford you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 98.47% of Stratford homes.
- Cable is fastest for 1.40% 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 Stratford homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Stratford, along with details on where in Stratford and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Stratford, CT
Optimum cable coverage
About 99.54%, or 52,155 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Stratford area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Stratford.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stratford. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stratford. The fastest plan anyone in Stratford can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Stratford customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Stratford 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 one of the slowest compared to other Stratford cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stratford is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Stratford, CT
XFINITY cable coverage
About 5.27%, or 2,761 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, south, north, southwest, northwest, east, and central Stratford 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 Stratford.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stratford. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Stratford. The fastest plan anyone in Stratford 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 Stratford customers is up to 1,309 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 13.6% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 86.4% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Stratford 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 Stratford 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 Stratford 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 64 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 13.6% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 86.4% up to 35.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Stratford, CT
Spectrum cable coverage
About 3.18%, or 1,667 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and north Stratford 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 Stratford.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stratford. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stratford. The fastest plan anyone in Stratford can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Stratford customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Stratford 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 one of the slowest compared to other Stratford cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stratford is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Stratford Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Stratford or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Stratford compare to the rest of Connecticut?
Cable internet speeds in Stratford are much faster versus the average speeds in Connecticut: 0.00 Mbps in Connecticut versus 961 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 Stratford.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Stratford 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
- Bridgeport, CT: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Milford, CT: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Trumbull, CT: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Fairfield, CT: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Shelton, CT: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Woodmont, CT: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Orange, CT: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Easton, CT: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Derby, CT: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Southport, CT: more cable coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Enid, OK: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Monroe, MI: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Greenwood, SC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Greensburg, PA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Sterling, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Crown Point, IN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Collierville, TN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Canovanas, PR: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Brookline, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- West New York, NJ: more cable coverage, slower speeds