*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 Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 99.58%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 06417 ZIP code 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 06417 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Deep River, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are four internet providers serving the 06417 area, and 99.58% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among four internet providers in 06417, 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 | 219 Mbps | 15 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Deep River.
The largest internet providers serving the 06417 ZIP code are Xfinity, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to the area.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all in the 06417 ZIP code, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Deep River’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 06417 ZIP code.
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in the 06417 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 06417 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 Deep River, $54.99.
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 Deep River, $1.90.
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 06417 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Deep River'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 Sep 23, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 06417 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 06417 ZIP 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 Deep River, $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, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Deep River, $1.90.
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 06417 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Deep River'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 Sep 23, 2022.
Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in the 06417 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 06417 ZIP 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 Deep River, $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 Deep River, $1.90.
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 06417 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly faster than the average max speeds from all Deep River's providers, 83 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 06417 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 06417. The next fastest internet provider in the 06417 ZIP code is Viasat, offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 06417 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Deep River, $54.99.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
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.
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.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
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