In 06897 there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 28.95% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 11 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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DSL Internet Service Provider in 06897
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 06897 are not shown.
06897 Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in 06897 is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 28.95% of 06897. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Frontier. Call one of the companies with service in 06897 above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in 06897?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in 06897.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average 06897 home can get up to 11 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the zip is 45 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, 28.24% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 06897.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of 06897, and slower in the south areas of the zip.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in 06897?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 06897 you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the zip.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.89% of 06897 homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the zip.
- 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 06897 homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 06897, along with details on where in 06897 and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in 06897, CT
Frontier DSL coverage
About 28.95%, or 5,334 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the south, southeast, northwest, east, and west 06897 area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of 06897.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 06897. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout 06897. The fastest plan anyone in 06897 can order from Frontier goes up to 45 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 06897 customers is up to 11 Mbps.
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- 2.4% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 97.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In 06897 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 06897 DSL providers. Frontier offers 2 different upload speeds across the zip, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 06897 is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 1.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 2.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 97.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
06897 DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 06897 or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in 06897 compare to the rest of Connecticut?
DSL internet speeds in 06897 are much faster versus the average speeds in Connecticut: 0.00 Mbps in Connecticut versus 11 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the zip. Average DSL coverage in Connecticut is 0.00% versus 28.95% in 06897.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 06897 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does DSL internet look like in other zip codes?
Below are zip codes nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
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