Internet providers in Connecticut

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Connecticut internet at a glance

Internet availability in Connecticut

Depending on where you’re located, you can find a couple of types of internet including cable and DSL internet. Fiber-optic internet is also offered by providers like Frontier Communications, however that service and the gig speeds delivered are only available in select areas. Major providers like Xfinity, Cox and Optimum offer DSL and cable service, while HughesNet offers satellite service to 100% of the state.

Cable internet – 100%
DSL internet – 92%
Fiber-optic internet – 1%

Fastest internet in Connecticut

54% of Connecticut residents have access to speeds between 100 to 250 Mbps, while 40% have access to speeds from 250 to 500 Mbps. Less than 1% have speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, more commonly known as gig-speeds.

You’ll find the fastest speeds in Connecticut from the following providers:

Frontier – Fiber optic network with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Optimum – Cable network with speeds up to 400 Mbps
Cox – Cable network with speeds up to 300 Mbps

Cheapest internet in Connecticut

Connecticut has major internet providers with affordable plans and speeds that support all your internet-connected activities.

You’ll find the cheapest internet in Connecticut from the following providers:

Frontier – $20/mo.* for speeds up to 12 Mbps
Xfinity – $29.99/mo.* for speeds up to 15 Mbps
Cox – $29.99/mo.* for speeds up to 10 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 06/16/20.

Summary of internet providers in Connecticut

Compare starting monthly pricing, max speeds and internet connection type to choose the provider that’s best for you.

Provider	Starting monthly price*	Download speed range	Tech	State availability
Frontier	$20.00	12 to 200 or 1,000 Mbps	DSL, Fiber-optic	91%
Xfinity	$29.99	15 to 200 Mbps	Cable	54%
Cox	$29.99	10 to 300 Mbps	Cable	10%
Optimum	$59.95	20 to 400 Mbps	Cable	29%
HughesNet	$49.99	Up to 25 Mbps	Satellite	100%