In Ulster County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 95.47% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 993 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 Ulster County, NY.
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Ulster County, NY Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Ulster 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 Ulster County are not shown.
Ulster 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 Ulster County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 95.47% of Ulster County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Spectrum. Call one of the companies with service in Ulster County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Ulster County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Ulster County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Ulster County home can get up to 993 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 84.37% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 11.10% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Ulster County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Ulster County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Ulster County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Ulster County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 34.39% of Ulster County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 61.59% 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 3.61% of Ulster County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Ulster County, along with details on where in Ulster County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Ulster County, NY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 84.36%, or 153,402 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Ulster County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Ulster County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ulster County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ulster County. The fastest plan anyone in Ulster County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Ulster County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Ulster County 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 average compared to other Ulster County cable providers. Spectrum 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 Ulster County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 36 Mbps.
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- 0.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 99.9% up to 35.0 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Ulster County, NY
Optimum cable coverage
About 13.18%, or 23,975 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southeast, east, southwest, and central Ulster County area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Ulster County.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ulster County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ulster County. The fastest plan anyone in Ulster County can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Ulster County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Ulster 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 average compared to other Ulster County cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ulster County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Ulster County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Ulster County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Ulster County compare to the rest of New York?
Cable internet speeds in Ulster County are much faster versus the average speeds in New York: 0.00 Mbps in New York versus 993 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in New York is 0.00% versus 95.47% in Ulster County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Ulster 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
- Litchfield County, CT: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hartford County, CT: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Susquehanna County, PA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Tolland County, CT: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Windham County, CT: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Bradford County, PA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Providence County, RI: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Bristol County, RI: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Bristol County, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Tioga County, PA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Boone County, MO: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Carroll County, MD: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Cass County, ND: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Charlotte County, FL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- DeSoto County, MS: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- El Dorado County, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Guadalupe County, TX: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hendricks County, IN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Imperial County, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Iredell County, NC: less cable coverage, faster speeds