Internet Providers in Connecticut

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Along with being one of the original 13 colonies, Connecticut is known for its fall foliage and great universities, such as Yale. Residents of Connecticut have access to two or more broadband internet providers statewide. Enter your city below to find the best internet plans and prices near you.

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Internet Coverage in Connecticut

8

providers available

100%

can access a broadband service

99%

of the population has speeds of 100+ Mbps

94%

of the population has speeds of 250+ Mbps

6%

of the population has speeds of 1000+ Mbps

State coverage by connection type

16%

Fiber access

99%

Cable access

99%

DSL access

100%

Satellite access

ProviderAverage Download SpeedMax Download SpeedServiceability %Connection Types
Optimum1328 Mbps10000 Mbps19%Cable, Fiber
Cox1000 Mbps1000 Mbps8%Cable, Fiber
Spectrum928 Mbps940 Mbps10%Cable, Fiber
Xfinity868 Mbps987 Mbps24%Cable
Verizon147 Mbps940 Mbps2%DSL, Fiber, Fixed Wireless
Viasat48 Mbps100 Mbps34%Satellite
Frontier47 Mbps115 Mbps77%DSL, Fiber
HughesNet25 Mbps25 Mbps33%Satellite
ProviderOptimum
Average Download Speed1328 Mbps
Max Download Speed10000 Mbps
Serviceability %19%
Connection TypesCable, Fiber
ProviderCox
Average Download Speed1000 Mbps
Max Download Speed1000 Mbps
Serviceability %8%
Connection TypesCable, Fiber
ProviderSpectrum
Average Download Speed928 Mbps
Max Download Speed940 Mbps
Serviceability %10%
Connection TypesCable, Fiber
ProviderXfinity
Average Download Speed868 Mbps
Max Download Speed987 Mbps
Serviceability %24%
Connection TypesCable
ProviderVerizon
Average Download Speed147 Mbps
Max Download Speed940 Mbps
Serviceability %2%
Connection TypesDSL, Fiber, Fixed Wireless
ProviderViasat
Average Download Speed48 Mbps
Max Download Speed100 Mbps
Serviceability %34%
Connection TypesSatellite
ProviderFrontier
Average Download Speed47 Mbps
Max Download Speed115 Mbps
Serviceability %77%
Connection TypesDSL, Fiber
ProviderHughesNet
Average Download Speed25 Mbps
Max Download Speed25 Mbps
Serviceability %33%
Connection TypesSatellite

Data Sourced: 08/05/22

Top Providers in Connecticut

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  • Speeds up to 3 Gbps
  • +8 million nationwide WiFi hotspots
  • Unlimited data available
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  • Unlimited data
  • Symmetrical fiber speeds
  • Price-lock guarantee
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  • Nationwide WiFi hotspots
  • Unlimited data included
  • No annual contracts

Connecticut Internet at a Glance

In Connecticut, 100% of residents have access to two or more internet providers. DSL internet, cable internet, and satellite internet are the most accessible internet connection types you’ll find in the state. The average internet speed in Connecticut is over 170 Mbps. This is adequate for normal internet activities, such as streaming video or working from home, and online gaming. Although somewhat limited in Connecticut, fiber internet is growing in availability as providers upgrade their networks. To find and compare affordable providers near you, enter your zip code here.

Pros

  • There are at least 2 providers available state-wide
  • High internet speed average across Connecticut

Cons

  • Not all providers include unlimited data in their plans
  • Somewhat limited fiber internet availability

All Internet Providers in Connecticut

ProviderStarting PriceMax Download SpeedData CapsCheck Availability
Optimum$29.99/mo.100 Mbps – 1000 MbpsNoCheck Availability
Cox$49.99/mo.1000 MbpsYesCheck Availability
Spectrum$49.99/mo. – $89.99/mo.300 Mbps – 1000 MbpsNoCheck Availability
Xfinity$19.99/mo. – $299.95/mo.50 Mbps – 3000 MbpsYesCheck Availability
Verizon$89.99/mo.940 MbpsNoCheck Availability
Viasat$64.99/mo. – $169.99/mo.25 Mbps – 150 MbpsNoCheck Availability
Frontier$49.99/mo. w/Auto Pay & Paperless Bill5000 MbpsNoCheck Availability
HughesNet$44.99/mo.25 MbpsNoCheck Availability
ProviderOptimum
Starting Price$29.99/mo.
Max Download Speed100 Mbps – 1000 Mbps
Data CapsNo
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ProviderCox
Starting Price$49.99/mo.
Max Download Speed1000 Mbps
Data CapsYes
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ProviderSpectrum
Starting Price$49.99/mo. – $89.99/mo.
Max Download Speed300 Mbps – 1000 Mbps
Data CapsNo
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ProviderXfinity
Starting Price$19.99/mo. – $299.95/mo.
Max Download Speed50 Mbps – 3000 Mbps
Data CapsYes
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ProviderVerizon
Starting Price$89.99/mo.
Max Download Speed940 Mbps
Data CapsNo
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ProviderViasat
Starting Price$64.99/mo. – $169.99/mo.
Max Download Speed25 Mbps – 150 Mbps
Data CapsNo
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ProviderFrontier
Starting Price$49.99/mo. w/Auto Pay & Paperless Bill
Max Download Speed5000 Mbps
Data CapsNo
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ProviderHughesNet
Starting Price$44.99/mo.
Max Download Speed25 Mbps
Data CapsNo
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FAQ

Connecticut Internet FAQs

Connecticut has multiple internet service providers available. Based on coverage, the best provider in the state is Spectrum internet.

There are 8 internet providers in Connecticut. Enter your zip code here to find the best internet options in your area.

Where available, Frontier internet offers the fastest speeds in Connecticut.

Yes. Multiple Connecticut internet providers allow you to bundle two or more services. For example, Xfinity offers internet, TV, and phone services you can combine into one bill. Explore the best cable and internet bundles on HighSpeedOptions.