In the Hartford metro area there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 15.53% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 393 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

Frontier Communications | Fiber

Availability:

12.52%

Avg. Speed:

115 Mbps

GoNetspeed | Fiber

Availability:

4.34%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in the Hartford metro area are not shown.

 

Hartford Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in the Hartford metro area is fiber internet available?

Hartford, CT map of fiber internet availability

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Fiber is available in 15.53% of the Hartford metro area. 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 the Hartford metro area above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in the Hartford metro area?

The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in the Hartford metro area.

Hartford, CT map of the fastest fiber internet speeds

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The average Hartford home can get up to 393 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city 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, 10.73% of homes can only purchase plans up to 115 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Hartford metro area.

Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of the Hartford metro area, and slower in the south areas of the city.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in the Hartford metro area?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Hartford metro area you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 4.83% of Hartford homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 93.84% of the city.
  • 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 homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Hartford metro area, along with details on where in the Hartford metro area and at what speeds.

Frontier Communications Fiber in Hartford, CT

Frontier fiber coverage

About 12.52%, or 151,846 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Hartford 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 the Hartford metro area.

 

Frontier Communications fiber download speeds

Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Hartford metro area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Hartford metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Hartford metro area can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, and all Hartford customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Frontier Communications customers in Hartford. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 115.0 Mbps

 

Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds

In the Hartford metro area 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 Hartford fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Hartford metro area is up to 115 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Frontier's Hartford fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 115.0 Mbps

 

 

 

GoNetspeed Fiber in Hartford, CT

GoNetspeed fiber coverage

About 4.34%, or 52,561 people, have GoNetspeed fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, central, and northwest Hartford area. GoNetspeed is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Hartford metro area.

 

GoNetspeed fiber download speeds

GoNetspeed is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Hartford metro area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, GoNetspeed fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Hartford metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Hartford metro area can order from GoNetspeed goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Hartford customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to GoNetspeed customers in Hartford. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

GoNetspeed fiber upload speeds

In the Hartford metro area 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 Hartford fiber providers. GoNetspeed offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Hartford metro area is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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GoNetspeed's Hartford fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Hartford Fiber by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Hartford metro area or any of the areas nearby.

How does fiber internet in the Hartford metro area compare to the rest of Connecticut?

Fiber internet speeds in the Hartford metro area are slower versus the average speeds in Connecticut: 935 Mbps in Connecticut versus 393 Mbps in the city. The state has far less fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Connecticut is 98.86% versus 15.53% in the Hartford metro area.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Hartford metro area are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip Code
Fiber Coverage
53.48%
8.21%
42.19%
17.79%
18.09%
Zip Code
Fiber Coverage
4.26%
18.92%
98.20%
7.72%
0.00%

What does fiber internet look like in other cities?

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