In Connecticut there are 11 residential internet providers covering 99.68% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 931 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.
11 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 internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.68% of Connecticut. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. 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, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Connecticut.
How fast are internet speeds in Connecticut?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Connecticut.
Internet Speed Key
The average Connecticut home can get up to 931 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest 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, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Connecticut.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Connecticut, and slower in the northwest areas of the state.
What type of internet should I choose in Connecticut?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Connecticut you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet 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.
Internet Market Health in Connecticut
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Connecticut internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Connecticut based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.8 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.7 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.6 (healthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Connecticut internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Connecticut homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, dsl, fixed wireless, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the state.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Connecticut internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 5 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Connecticut needs improvement.
TV & Internet 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.
Earthlink DSL in Connecticut
Earthlink DSL coverage
About 97.64%, or 3,489,765 people, have Earthlink DSL internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Connecticut area. Earthlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Connecticut.
Earthlink DSL download speeds
Earthlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Connecticut. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Earthlink DSL is the fastest. There are 11 different maximum speeds throughout Connecticut. The fastest plan anyone in Connecticut can order from Earthlink goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Connecticut customers is up to 83 Mbps.
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- 51.3% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 14.9% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 5.9% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 4.3% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 10.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 8.8% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 3.1% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 9.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Earthlink DSL upload speeds
In Connecticut download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Earthlink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Earthlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Connecticut DSL providers. Earthlink offers 7 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Connecticut is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.13 Mbps. On average, Earthlink customers can get speeds up to 5.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 51.3% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 14.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 10.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 10.2% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 12.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 0.1 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Connecticut
XFINITY cable coverage
About 53.72%, or 1,919,940 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Connecticut area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Connecticut.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Connecticut. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Connecticut. The fastest plan anyone in Connecticut can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Connecticut customers is up to 942 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 91.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 8.3% up to 300.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Connecticut download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Connecticut cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Connecticut is up to 35 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 33 Mbps.
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- 91.7% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 8.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Connecticut
Optimum cable coverage
About 21.95%, or 784,420 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the southwest, northwest, south, west, central, and north Connecticut area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Connecticut.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Connecticut. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is above average. There are 11 different maximum speeds throughout Connecticut. The fastest plan anyone in Connecticut can order from Optimum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 20 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Connecticut customers is up to 821 Mbps.
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- 68.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 700.0 Mbps
- 13.9% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 12.8% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 350.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Connecticut download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Optimum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Connecticut cable providers. Optimum offers 8 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Connecticut is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 2.0 Mbps. On average, Optimum customers can get speeds up to 710 Mbps.
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- 68.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 27.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 2.0 Mbps
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.
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- 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
Cox Communications Cable in Connecticut
Cox cable coverage
About 12.56%, or 448,879 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the northeast, central, north, and east Connecticut area. Cox 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.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Connecticut. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Connecticut. The fastest plan anyone in Connecticut can order from Cox goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Connecticut customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In Connecticut download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Cox cable. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Connecticut cable providers. Cox offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Connecticut is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Connecticut
Spectrum cable coverage
About 10.02%, or 358,269 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the west, northeast, southwest, north, northwest, and east Connecticut area. Spectrum 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.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Connecticut. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Connecticut. The fastest plan anyone in Connecticut can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Connecticut customers is up to 935 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 99.4% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Connecticut download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Connecticut cable providers. Spectrum offers 2 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Connecticut is up to 35 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 35 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 99.4% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
Atlantic Broadband Cable in Connecticut
Atlantic Broadband cable coverage
About 5.60%, or 200,259 people, have Atlantic Broadband cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the southeast, east, and northeast Connecticut area. Atlantic Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Connecticut.
Atlantic Broadband cable download speeds
Atlantic Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Connecticut. Versus other cable providers in the area, Atlantic Broadband cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Connecticut. The fastest plan anyone in Connecticut can order from Atlantic Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Connecticut customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Atlantic Broadband cable upload speeds
In Connecticut download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Atlantic Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Atlantic Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Connecticut cable providers. Atlantic Broadband offers 3 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Connecticut is up to 53 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Atlantic Broadband customers can get speeds up to 42 Mbps.
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- 13.8% up to 53.0 Mbps
- 57.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 29.0% up to 20.0 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.
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- 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.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL in Connecticut
Verizon DSL coverage
About 1.20%, or 42,801 people, have Verizon DSL 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 DSL download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Connecticut. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is below average. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Connecticut. The fastest plan anyone in Connecticut can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.5 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Connecticut customers is up to 9.4 Mbps.
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- 32.7% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 17.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 16.5% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 29.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 1.5 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In Connecticut download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Connecticut DSL providers. Verizon offers 3 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Connecticut is up to 1.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.38 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 0.88 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 50.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 48.7% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 0.4 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.
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- 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.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Connecticut
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 55.29%, or 1,976,097 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Connecticut area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Connecticut.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Connecticut. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Connecticut. The fastest plan anyone in Connecticut can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Connecticut customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Connecticut download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Connecticut fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Connecticut is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Connecticut Internet 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 internet in Connecticut compare to the rest of the United States?
Internet speeds in Connecticut are comparable versus the average speeds in the United States: 951 Mbps in the United States versus 931 Mbps in the state. The nation has similar internet availability compared to the state. Average internet coverage in the United States is 99.41% versus 99.68% in Connecticut.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
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 internet service 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: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Massachusetts: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- New Jersey: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- New York: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- New Hampshire: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Vermont: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Delaware: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pennsylvania: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Maryland: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Maine: more internet coverage, slower speeds
States with Similar Populations
- Puerto Rico: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Oklahoma: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Oregon: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Iowa: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Utah: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mississippi: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Arkansas: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kansas: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Nevada: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kentucky: less internet coverage, slower speeds