*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. As of Feb 14, 2023.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.71%
2 providers - 95.06%
3 providers - 1.39%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Bethel is comparable to the rest of Connecticut - 100%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Bethel area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Bethel residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 72% of those living in Bethel.
There are four internet providers serving the Bethel area, and 95.06% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Bethel's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Xfinity | 175.0 Mbps | 16.0 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Bethel.
The largest internet providers in Bethel are Xfinity, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to Bethel.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all Bethel residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Bethel’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Bethel residents.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. 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. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in Bethel covering 98% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Bethel residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Bethel, $52.49.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Bethel, $1.81.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Bethel. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Bethel's providers, 83 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. 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. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Bethel covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Bethel where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Bethel, $52.49.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Bethel, $1.81.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Bethel. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Bethel's providers, 83 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. 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. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in Bethel covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Bethel where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for Viasat start at $69.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Bethel, $52.49.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Bethel, $1.81.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Bethel. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly faster than the average max speeds from all Bethel's providers, 83 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Bethel with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Bethel. The next fastest internet provider in Bethel is Viasat, offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Bethel with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Bethel, $52.49.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
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