In Middlesex County there is 1 residential Fiber provider covering 11.40% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 191 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 Middlesex County

Frontier Communications | Fiber

Availability:

10.94%

Avg. Speed:

115 Mbps

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

 

Middlesex County 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 Middlesex County is fiber internet available?

Middlesex County, CT map of fiber internet availability

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Fiber is available in 11.40% of Middlesex 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 Middlesex County above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in Middlesex County?

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

Middlesex County, CT map of the fastest fiber internet speeds

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The average Middlesex County home can get up to 191 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county 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, 10.94% of homes can only purchase plans up to 115 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Middlesex County.

Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Middlesex County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Middlesex County?

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

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Middlesex County homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 98.81% 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 Middlesex County homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

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

Frontier Communications Fiber in Middlesex County, CT

Frontier fiber coverage

About 10.94%, or 18,119 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, southeast, west, central, south, north, and east Middlesex 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 Middlesex County.

 

Frontier Communications fiber download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 115.0 Mbps

 

Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 115.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Middlesex County Fiber by Area

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

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

Fiber internet speeds in Middlesex County are slower versus the average speeds in Connecticut: 935 Mbps in Connecticut versus 191 Mbps in the county. The state has far less fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Connecticut is 98.86% versus 11.40% in Middlesex County.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

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

Zip Code
Fiber Coverage
0.99%
5.06%
4.36%
0.00%
0.00%
Zip Code
Fiber Coverage
2.03%
0.00%
6.76%
0.66%
0.00%

What does fiber internet look like in other counties?

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