*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 - 100.00%
2 providers - 93.86%
3 providers - 1.75%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Darien 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 Darien area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Darien residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 15% of the area. No cable providers are currently available in Darien, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are four internet providers serving the Darien area, and 93.86% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Darien's four internet providers, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Optimum | 196.0 Mbps | 99.0 Mbps | Cable |
| Viasat | 12.0 Mbps | 4.0 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Darien.
The largest internet providers in Darien are Optimum, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to Darien.
Cable internet from Optimum is available to nearly all Darien residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Darien’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Darien 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 Optimum offers broadband to all households in Darien covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Darien residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Optimum start at $40/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Darien, $54.99.
Optimum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.13 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Darien, $0.49.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Optimum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in Darien. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Darien's providers, 150 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 Darien covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Darien 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Darien, $54.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Darien, $0.49.
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 Darien. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Darien's providers, 150 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 Darien covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Darien 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 Darien, $54.99.
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 Darien, $0.49.
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 Darien. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Darien's providers, 150 Mbps.
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in Darien with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Darien. The next fastest internet provider in Darien is Viasat, offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Darien with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Darien, $54.99.
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Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
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