In Middlesex County there are 4 residential internet providers covering 99.78% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 719 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 Middlesex County
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
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 Middlesex County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.78% of Middlesex County. 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 XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in Middlesex County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Middlesex County.
How fast are internet speeds in Middlesex County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Middlesex County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Middlesex County home can get up to 719 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest 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, 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 Middlesex County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Middlesex County, and slower in the south areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Middlesex County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Middlesex County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet 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.
Internet Market Health in Middlesex County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Middlesex County 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 Middlesex County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.7 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.7 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.3 (healthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Middlesex County 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, Middlesex County 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 county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Middlesex County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 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, Middlesex County needs improvement.
TV & Internet 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.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Middlesex County, CT
XFINITY cable coverage
About 98.80%, or 163,696 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Middlesex County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Middlesex County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Middlesex County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Middlesex County. The fastest plan anyone in Middlesex County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Middlesex County customers is up to 716 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 59.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 40.5% up to 300.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Middlesex County 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 the slowest compared to other Middlesex County cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Middlesex County 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 25 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 59.5% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 40.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Earthlink DSL in Middlesex County, CT
Earthlink DSL coverage
About 98.54%, or 163,258 people, have Earthlink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Middlesex County area. Earthlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Middlesex County.
Earthlink DSL download speeds
Earthlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Middlesex County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Earthlink DSL is the fastest. There are 11 different maximum speeds throughout Middlesex County. The fastest plan anyone in Middlesex County can order from Earthlink goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Middlesex County customers is up to 62 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 35.3% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 9.6% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 9.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 26.7% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 8.6% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 9.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Earthlink DSL upload speeds
In Middlesex County 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 Middlesex County DSL providers. Earthlink offers 7 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Middlesex County 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 3.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 35.3% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 9.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 7.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 9.1% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 37.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 0.1 Mbps
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.
Show all download speeds
- 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.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 115.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Middlesex County, CT
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 58.26%, or 96,521 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, southeast, west, south, north, central, and east Middlesex County 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 Middlesex County.
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 Middlesex County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Middlesex County. The fastest plan anyone in Middlesex County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Middlesex County 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 Middlesex County 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 Middlesex County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Middlesex County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Middlesex County Internet 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 internet in Middlesex County compare to the rest of Connecticut?
Internet speeds in Middlesex County are comparable versus the average speeds in Connecticut: 931 Mbps in Connecticut versus 719 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Connecticut is 99.68% versus 99.78% in Middlesex County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
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.
What does internet service look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- New Haven County, CT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- New London County, CT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hartford County, CT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tolland County, CT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Windham County, CT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Litchfield County, CT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fairfield County, CT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hampden County, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Washington County, RI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Suffolk County, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Ellis County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- St. Clair County, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rock County, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Santa Rosa County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pueblo County, CO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Maui County, HI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wyandotte County, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Winnebago County, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kenton County, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cass County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds