In Meriden there is 1 residential Fiber provider covering 10.72% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 143 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 Provider in Meriden

Frontier Communications | Fiber

Availability:

10.72%

Avg. Speed:

115 Mbps

To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Meriden are not shown.

 

Meriden 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 Meriden is fiber internet available?

Meriden, CT map of fiber internet availability

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Fiber is available in 10.72% of Meriden. 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 Meriden above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in Meriden?

The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Meriden.

Meriden, CT map of the fastest fiber internet speeds

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The average Meriden home can get up to 143 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 1,000 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, 10.39% of homes can only purchase plans up to 115 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Meriden.

Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Meriden, and slower in the east areas of the city.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Meriden?

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

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Meriden homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 98.90% 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 Meriden homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

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

Frontier Communications Fiber in Meriden, CT

Frontier fiber coverage

About 10.72%, or 6,538 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, east, north, southeast, northeast, northwest, southwest, and west Meriden 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 Meriden.

 

Frontier Communications fiber download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 115.0 Mbps

 

Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds

In Meriden download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Meriden fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Meriden is up to 115 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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

  • 100.0% up to 115.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Meriden Fiber by Area

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

How does fiber internet in Meriden compare to the rest of Connecticut?

Fiber internet speeds in Meriden are slower versus the average speeds in Connecticut: 935 Mbps in Connecticut versus 143 Mbps in the city. The state has far less fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Connecticut is 98.86% versus 10.72% in Meriden.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

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

Zip Code
Fiber Coverage
14.83%
4.62%
19.66%
19.58%
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Zip Code
Fiber Coverage
0.00%
17.85%
0.00%
3.58%
0.00%

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