In New Haven County there are 8 residential internet providers covering 99.97% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 972 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.
8 Internet Service Providers in New Haven County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in New Haven County are not shown.
New Haven 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 New Haven County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.97% of New Haven 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 Frontier. Call one of the companies with service in New Haven County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in New Haven County.
How fast are internet speeds in New Haven County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in New Haven County.
Internet Speed Key
The average New Haven County home can get up to 972 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 93.83% 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 3.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in New Haven County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of New Haven County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in New Haven County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in New Haven 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 5.85% of New Haven County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 93.60% 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 New Haven County homes.
Internet Market Health in New Haven County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the New Haven 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 New Haven 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: 2.6 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
New Haven County 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, New Haven County 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 county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. New Haven County 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, New Haven County is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in New Haven County, along with details on where in New Haven County and at what speeds.
Earthlink DSL in New Haven County, CT
Earthlink DSL coverage
About 99.80%, or 860,795 people, have Earthlink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire New Haven County area. Earthlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of New Haven County.
Earthlink DSL download speeds
Earthlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New Haven County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Earthlink DSL is the fastest. There are 11 different maximum speeds throughout New Haven County. The fastest plan anyone in New Haven 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 New Haven County customers is up to 93 Mbps.
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- 59.4% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 17.2% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 6.2% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 7.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 9.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Earthlink DSL upload speeds
In New Haven 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 New Haven 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 New Haven 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 5.5 Mbps.
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- 59.4% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 17.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 10.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 7.5% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 5.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.1 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in New Haven County, CT
XFINITY cable coverage
About 78.63%, or 678,146 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire New Haven County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of New Haven County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New Haven County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout New Haven County. The fastest plan anyone in New Haven 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 New Haven County customers is up to 1,000 Mbps.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In New Haven 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 below average compared to other New Haven 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 New Haven 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 35 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in New Haven County, CT
Frontier fiber coverage
About 11.02%, or 95,029 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire New Haven 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 New Haven County.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New Haven County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout New Haven County. The fastest plan anyone in New Haven County can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, and all New Haven County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 115.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In New Haven 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 below average compared to other New Haven County fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in New Haven County is up to 115 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 115.0 Mbps
Cox Communications Cable in New Haven County, CT
Cox cable coverage
About 10.42%, or 89,892 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, north, central, and east New Haven County 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 New Haven County.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New Haven County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout New Haven County. The fastest plan anyone in New Haven County can order from Cox goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all New Haven County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In New Haven County 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 New Haven County cable providers. Cox offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in New Haven County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Optimum Cable in New Haven County, CT
Optimum cable coverage
About 8.68%, or 74,895 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, south, west, and central New Haven County area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of New Haven County.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New Haven County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are 9 different maximum speeds throughout New Haven County. The fastest plan anyone in New Haven County can order from Optimum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 20 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for New Haven County customers is up to 774 Mbps.
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- 61.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 700.0 Mbps
- 13.5% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 18.4% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 350.0 Mbps
- 5.6% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In New Haven County 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 New Haven County cable providers. Optimum offers 4 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 New Haven County 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 632 Mbps.
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- 61.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 37.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 2.0 Mbps
GoNetspeed Fiber in New Haven County, CT
GoNetspeed fiber coverage
About 5.80%, or 50,019 people, have GoNetspeed fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central and south New Haven County area. GoNetspeed is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of New Haven County.
GoNetspeed fiber download speeds
GoNetspeed is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New Haven County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, GoNetspeed fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout New Haven County. The fastest plan anyone in New Haven County can order from GoNetspeed goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all New Haven County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
GoNetspeed fiber upload speeds
In New Haven County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for GoNetspeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, GoNetspeed is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other New Haven County fiber providers. GoNetspeed offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in New Haven County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in New Haven County, CT
Spectrum cable coverage
About 2.38%, or 20,495 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest and west New Haven County 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 New Haven County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New Haven County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout New Haven County. The fastest plan anyone in New Haven County can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for New Haven County customers is up to 858 Mbps.
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- 90.2% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 9.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In New Haven County 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 the slowest compared to other New Haven County cable providers. Spectrum 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 New Haven County 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 32 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 90.2% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 9.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in New Haven County, CT
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 51.20%, or 441,560 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire New Haven 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 New Haven 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 New Haven County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout New Haven County. The fastest plan anyone in New Haven County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all New Haven 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 New Haven 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 slowest compared to other New Haven 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 New Haven County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
New Haven County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to New Haven County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in New Haven County compare to the rest of Connecticut?
Internet speeds in New Haven County are comparable versus the average speeds in Connecticut: 931 Mbps in Connecticut versus 972 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Connecticut is 99.68% versus 99.97% in New Haven County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around New Haven 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
- Middlesex County, CT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fairfield County, CT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hartford County, CT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Litchfield County, CT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Suffolk County, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Putnam County, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- New London County, CT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tolland County, CT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Westchester County, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dutchess County, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Ventura County, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- San Francisco County, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kern County, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hidalgo County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- El Paso County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pierce County, WA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Macomb County, MI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Baltimore County, MD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Middlesex County, NJ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hartford County, CT: less internet coverage, faster speeds