Internet providers in Connecticut

Find Connecticut internet providers by city

The New England state of Connecticut has over 3,500,000 residents. It is known for its beaches and deep history, dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries. Its largest cities are Hartford, Bridgeport and New Haven.

Looking for internet service from a reputable provider near your Connecticut home? Click on your city to see what types of internet connections are available, max speeds and providers in your area. We’ve included Ookla data of median download speeds and the number of providers in each city as well as FCC data on households with access to 100, 250 and 1,000 Mbps.

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Internet in Connecticut

T-Mobile’s 5G Home Internet and Frontier each provide service to about 63% of Connecticut. Residents can choose between Frontier and Optimum for fast internet, as both have multi-gig plans.

Bridgeport, with a population of 150,000, has the most residents in Connecticut. Most addresses in Bridgeport have an average speed of 300 Mbps available.

Best internet providers in Connecticut

We’ve listed some of the top internet providers in Connecticut below, along with their starting prices, download speeds, connection type and coverage percentages. Check your address to find out if the providers below are available at your exact location.

Depending on where you’re located, you have access to a handful of top ISPs in Connecticut. Many providers offer cheap options under $50/mo. and multi-gigabit speeds over 1,000 Mbps. Cable is the most widely available non-satellite connection type in the state, but fiber internet is also available to more than half of Connecticut households.

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary.
**Prices without Autopay and Paperless Billing. Exclusive offer for qualified addresses. For new residential Internet customers only. Max speed capable range for 500 Mbps (450-500 Mbps download/upload), Gig Service (846-940 Mbps download, 792-880 Mbps upload), 2 Gig (1800-2000 Mbps download/upload) and requires 2 Gbps capable devices and wiring. Performance details: frontier.com/internetdisclosures. Requires Auto Pay or $5/mo. fee applies. Beginning April 2022, a printed bill fee of $2.99/mo. will apply, NY, PA and select customers excluded. A $10 fee applies when Internet is disconnected. Equipment return required at disconnection, up to $150 per device if not returned. Multi-Device Security covers up to 10 devices. Other applicable charges and additional services are extra. Subject to availability. Cannot be combined with other offers. Other restrictions, Frontier policies and service terms apply. Last updated 12/03/24.

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Best internet in Connecticut

Frontier fiber is one of the best deals in Connecticut at $29.99/mo. for up to 200 Mbps. Even Frontier’s fast 1 Gig internet plans start at $64.99/mo., which is cheaper than the average internet plan across the U.S. Frontier is widely available in Connecticut and throughout larger cities like Hartford, New Haven, Bridgeport, Stamford and Waterbury.

Fastest internet in Connecticut

The fastest internet in Connecticut offers speeds from 1,000 to 5,000 Mbps, with prices starting at $64.99/mo. Waterford has Connecticut’s fastest internet speed, at nearly 300 Mbps.

• Frontier Fiber’s fastest plans range from 1,000 to 5,000 Mbps, starting at $64.99/mo. 
• Xfinity’s fastest plans range from 1,000 to 1,200 Mbps, starting at $70.00/mo.
• Optimum’s fastest fiber plans range from 1,000 to 5,000 Mbps, starting at $80.00/mo.

Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of 12/03/24.

Cheapest internet in Connecticut

The following providers offer internet plans below $50.00/mo. Hartford offers the cheapest internet, with plans starting at $25.00/mo. with Xfinity.

• T-Mobile offers 5G internet starting at $40.00/mo. with speeds up to 245 Mbps
• Frontier Fiber’s cheapest plan is $29.99/mo. for 200 Mbps
• Xfinity’s cheapest plan is $25.00/mo. for 200 Mbps

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of 12/03/24.

Connecticut internet resources

Lifeline

Connecticut residents apply for Lifeline, a federal assistance program providing $9.25/mo. toward internet and phone service. Eligibility depends on income or previous participation in assistance programs. 

Provider discounts

Internet providers in Connecticut such as Xfinity, Verizon, Cox and Optimum offer low-income assistance programs for discounted internet. If one of these providers is available at your Connecticut address, explore their eligibility requirements for low-cost internet programs.

Connecticut internet statistics

Compare Connecticut’s median download and upload speeds to those of the U.S. Connecticut boasts much faster download and upload speeds than the rest of the country, largely due to the 73% of households able to access gigabit speeds.

Sources: Ookla and FCC National Broadband Map

Internet availability in Connecticut

Depending on where you’re located, you can access cable, fiber, fixed wireless, satellite and DSL internet in Connecticut. Satellite and cable are the most widely available, followed by fixed wireless and fiber internet.

Source: FCC National Broadband Map

Benefits and things to consider about Fiber and 5G

Fiber

5G home internet

Quality of internet access in Connecticut

All of Connecticut has access to the recommended minimum broadband speeds with the majority also able to access gigabit speeds.

• Residents with broadband access (speeds at or over 100/20 Mbps): 100%
• Residents with access to gigabit speeds (at or over 1,000/100 Mbps): 73%
• Median download speed in Connecticut: 282.29 Mbps

Sources: FCC coverage maps and data, internal speed test results and provider websites. 

What internet speed do you need?

Speeds from 100 Mbps to 200 Mbps are good internet speeds. A typical household of four people can stream, video conference, shop and browse online.

For larger homes, 500 Mbps and above can keep multiple computers, phones and tablets connected simultaneously while still running your smart home devices.

The fastest plans from these providers provide enough speed to power large households with multiple heavy internet users gaming, streaming, working from home and more. Keep in mind that these providers also offer lower speed tiers if you decide you don’t need gigabit speeds or higher.

While the cheapest plans from these providers won’t offer you the fastest speeds available, they can be enough for small households to stay connected. If you have three or more internet users participating in bandwidth-heavy activities like gaming, streaming, learning and working from home, it may be a good idea to opt for a faster plan.

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