In 06796 there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 86.67% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 7,908 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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Fiber Internet Service Providers in 06796
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 06796 are not shown.
06796 Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in 06796 is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 86.67% of 06796. Areas in green have fiber 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 06796 above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in 06796?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in 06796.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average 06796 home can get up to 7,908 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the zip is 8,000 Mbps, which 78.73% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 7.94% of homes can only purchase plans up to 7,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 06796.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of 06796, and slower in the northwest areas of the zip.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in 06796?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 06796 you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the zip.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 86.67% of 06796 homes.
- Cable is fastest for 10.87% 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 1.70% of 06796 homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 06796, along with details on where in 06796 and at what speeds.
Optimum Fiber in 06796, CT
Optimum fiber coverage
About 78.73%, or 833 people, have Optimum fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 06796 area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of 06796.
Optimum fiber download speeds
Optimum is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 06796. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Optimum fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 06796. The fastest plan anyone in 06796 can order from Optimum goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all 06796 customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Optimum fiber upload speeds
In 06796 download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Optimum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 06796 fiber providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 06796 is up to 8,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in 06796, CT
Frontier fiber coverage
About 74.39%, or 787 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 06796 area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of 06796.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 06796. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 06796. The fastest plan anyone in 06796 can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, and all 06796 customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In 06796 download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other 06796 fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 06796 is up to 7,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
06796 Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 06796 or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in 06796 compare to the rest of Connecticut?
Fiber internet speeds in 06796 are much faster versus the average speeds in Connecticut: 0.00 Mbps in Connecticut versus 7,908 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the zip. Average fiber coverage in Connecticut is 0.00% versus 86.67% in 06796.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 06796 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber 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.
Nearby Zip Codes
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Zip Codes with Similar Populations
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