*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 - 99.27%
2 providers - 90.02%
3 providers - 0.00%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in East Hartford 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 East Hartford area will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of East Hartford residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 92% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 7.020% of those living in East Hartford.
There are four internet providers serving the East Hartford area, and 90.02% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among East Hartford'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 | 158.0 Mbps | 18.0 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in East Hartford.
The largest internet providers in East Hartford are Xfinity, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to East Hartford.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all East Hartford residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. East Hartford’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of East Hartford 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 all households in East Hartford covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but East Hartford 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 East Hartford, $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 East Hartford, $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 East Hartford. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all East Hartford'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 East Hartford covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of East Hartford 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 East Hartford, $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 East Hartford, $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 East Hartford. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all East Hartford'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 East Hartford covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of East Hartford 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 East Hartford, $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 East Hartford, $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 East Hartford. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly faster than the average max speeds from all East Hartford's providers, 83 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in East Hartford with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in East Hartford. The next fastest internet provider in East Hartford is Viasat, offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in East Hartford with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in East Hartford, $52.49.
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.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
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