In Connecticut there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 17.09% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 348 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.
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Connecticut
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Connecticut are not shown.
Connecticut 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.
HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Connecticut is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 17.09% of Connecticut. Areas in green have fiber 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 Connecticut above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Connecticut?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Connecticut.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Connecticut home can get up to 348 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the state 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, 12.53% of homes can only purchase plans up to 115 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Connecticut.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Connecticut, and slower in the west areas of the state.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Connecticut?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Connecticut you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the state.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 3.95% of Connecticut homes.
- Cable is fastest for 94.98% of the state.
- 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 Connecticut homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Connecticut, along with details on where in Connecticut and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications Fiber in Connecticut
Frontier fiber coverage
About 13.39%, or 478,695 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Connecticut area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Connecticut.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Connecticut. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Connecticut. The fastest plan anyone in Connecticut can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, and all Connecticut customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 115.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Connecticut download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Connecticut fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Connecticut is up to 115 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 115.0 Mbps
GoNetspeed Fiber in Connecticut
GoNetspeed fiber coverage
About 3.30%, or 117,813 people, have GoNetspeed fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the north, south, southwest, and central Connecticut area. GoNetspeed is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Connecticut.
GoNetspeed fiber download speeds
GoNetspeed is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Connecticut. Versus other fiber providers in the area, GoNetspeed fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Connecticut. The fastest plan anyone in Connecticut can order from GoNetspeed goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Connecticut customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
GoNetspeed fiber upload speeds
In Connecticut download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for GoNetspeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, GoNetspeed is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Connecticut fiber providers. GoNetspeed offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Connecticut is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Connecticut
Verizon fiber coverage
About 1.10%, or 39,243 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the southwest Connecticut area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Connecticut.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Connecticut. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Connecticut. The fastest plan anyone in Connecticut can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Connecticut customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Connecticut download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Connecticut fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Connecticut is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Connecticut Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Connecticut or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Connecticut compare to the rest of the United States?
Fiber internet speeds in Connecticut are slower versus the average speeds in the United States: 936 Mbps in the United States versus 348 Mbps in the state. The nation has far less fiber availability compared to the state. Average fiber coverage in the United States is 89.84% versus 17.09% in Connecticut.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Connecticut 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 states?
Below are states nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby States
- Rhode Island: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Massachusetts: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- New Jersey: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- New York: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- New Hampshire: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Vermont: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Delaware: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Pennsylvania: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Maryland: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Maine: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
States with Similar Populations
- Puerto Rico: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Oklahoma: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Oregon: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Iowa: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Utah: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Mississippi: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Arkansas: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Kansas: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Nevada: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Kentucky: more fiber coverage, faster speeds