In Downtown Stamford there are 4 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 978 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.
4 Internet Service Providers in Downtown Stamford
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Downtown Stamford are not shown.
Downtown Stamford 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 Downtown Stamford is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 100.00% of Downtown Stamford. 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 Downtown Stamford above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Downtown Stamford.
How fast are internet speeds in Downtown Stamford?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Downtown Stamford.
Internet Speed Key
The average Downtown Stamford home can get up to 978 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 1,000 Mbps, which 95.85% 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 115 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Downtown Stamford.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Downtown Stamford, and slower in the south areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Downtown Stamford?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Downtown Stamford you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Downtown Stamford homes.
- Cable is fastest for 99.96% of the neighborhood.
- 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 Downtown Stamford homes.
Internet Market Health in Downtown Stamford
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Downtown Stamford 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 Downtown Stamford based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.6 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.6 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.6 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Downtown Stamford internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Downtown Stamford homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, cable, fixed wireless, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. Downtown Stamford internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 4 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, Downtown Stamford is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Downtown Stamford, along with details on where in Downtown Stamford and at what speeds.
Earthlink DSL in Downtown Stamford, Stamford, CT
Earthlink DSL coverage
About 100.00%, or 18,028 people, have Earthlink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Stamford area. Earthlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Downtown Stamford.
Earthlink DSL download speeds
Earthlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Stamford. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Earthlink DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Stamford. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Stamford can order from Earthlink goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 90 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown Stamford customers is up to 113 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 92.5% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 7.5% up to 90.0 Mbps
Earthlink DSL upload speeds
In Downtown Stamford 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 the fastest compared to other Downtown Stamford DSL providers. Earthlink offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Stamford is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Earthlink customers can get speeds up to 6.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 92.5% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 7.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Downtown Stamford, Stamford, CT
Optimum cable coverage
About 99.96%, or 18,020 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Stamford area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Downtown Stamford.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Stamford. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Stamford. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Stamford can order from Optimum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown Stamford customers is up to 978 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 95.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 300.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Downtown Stamford download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Optimum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Downtown Stamford cable providers. Optimum offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Stamford is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 50 Mbps. On average, Optimum customers can get speeds up to 961 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 95.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in Downtown Stamford, Stamford, CT
Frontier fiber coverage
About 59.41%, or 10,711 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Stamford area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Downtown Stamford.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Stamford. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Stamford. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Stamford can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, and all Downtown Stamford customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 115.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Downtown Stamford 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 fastest compared to other Downtown Stamford fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Stamford is up to 115 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 115.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Downtown Stamford, Stamford, CT
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 97.76%, or 17,625 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Stamford area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Downtown Stamford.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Stamford. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Stamford. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Stamford can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Downtown Stamford customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown Stamford download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Downtown Stamford fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Stamford is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Downtown Stamford Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Downtown Stamford or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Downtown Stamford compare to the rest of Stamford?
Internet speeds in Downtown Stamford are comparable versus the average speeds in Stamford: 884 Mbps in Stamford versus 978 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Stamford is 99.96% versus 100.00% in Downtown Stamford.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Downtown Stamford 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Ridgeway, Stamford, CT: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- South End Stamford, Stamford, CT: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Glenbrook, Stamford, CT: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- West Side, Stamford, CT: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cove-East Side, Stamford, CT: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Waterside, Stamford, CT: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Belltown, Stamford, CT: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Turn of River, Stamford, CT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Springdale, Stamford, CT: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Newfield, Stamford, CT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- East Bloomington, Bloomington, MN: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ozone Park, New York, NY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Upper Northwood, Baltimore, MD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Los Neitos, West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lakeview, Stockton, CA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- San Luis Rey, Oceanside, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Goodyear Heights, Akron, OH: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- La Presa, San Diego, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Five Points, Toledo, OH: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds