In Hartford County there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 18.24% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 426 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 Hartford County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Hartford County are not shown.
Hartford 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.
HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Hartford County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 18.24% of Hartford County. 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 Hartford County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Hartford County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Hartford County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Hartford County home can get up to 426 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 6.41% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 11.83% of homes can only purchase plans up to 115 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Hartford County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Hartford County, and slower in the west areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Hartford County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Hartford County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 6.44% of Hartford County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 92.40% 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 less than 1% of Hartford County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Hartford County, along with details on where in Hartford County and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications Fiber in Hartford County, CT
Frontier fiber coverage
About 14.24%, or 127,348 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Hartford County 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 Hartford County.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hartford County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hartford County. The fastest plan anyone in Hartford County can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, and all Hartford County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 115.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Hartford County 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 the slowest compared to other Hartford County fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hartford County 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 Hartford County, CT
GoNetspeed fiber coverage
About 5.88%, or 52,561 people, have GoNetspeed fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, north, and south Hartford County area. GoNetspeed is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Hartford County.
GoNetspeed fiber download speeds
GoNetspeed is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hartford County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, GoNetspeed fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hartford County. The fastest plan anyone in Hartford County can order from GoNetspeed goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Hartford County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
GoNetspeed fiber upload speeds
In Hartford County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for GoNetspeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, GoNetspeed is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Hartford County fiber providers. GoNetspeed offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hartford County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Hartford County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Hartford County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Hartford County compare to the rest of Connecticut?
Fiber internet speeds in Hartford County are slower versus the average speeds in Connecticut: 935 Mbps in Connecticut versus 426 Mbps in the county. The state has far less fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Connecticut is 98.86% versus 18.24% in Hartford County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Hartford County 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 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
- Tolland County, CT: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Middlesex County, CT: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hampden County, MA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Litchfield County, CT: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- New Haven County, CT: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Windham County, CT: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hampshire County, MA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- New London County, CT: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Berkshire County, MA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Fairfield County, CT: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Gwinnett County, GA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Prince George's County, MD: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Duval County, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Collin County, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Macomb County, MI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Erie County, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Kern County, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- New Haven County, CT: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Ventura County, CA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- San Francisco County, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds