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Find internet providers serving the 06340 area. Compare plan pricing and speeds from fiber-optic, cable and DSL providers.
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| Frontier | $27.99 | 6 - 24 Mbps | DSL | 93% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 25 - 400 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
Thames Valley Communications  | $29.99 | 6.6 - 110 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*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 Jun 27, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 99.75%
3 providers - 92.65%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 06340 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 06340 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 93% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Groton, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are five internet providers serving the 06340 area, and 99.75% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 06340, prices start at $27.99 and available download speeds reach up to 400 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Xfinity | 163 Mbps | 14 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Groton.
The largest internet providers serving the 06340 ZIP code are Frontier, Xfinity, and Thames Valley Communications bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all in the 06340 ZIP code, covering 93% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 99% of the area. Groton’s third most-available internet provider, Thames Valley Communications, offers cable to around 100% of residents in the 06340 ZIP code.
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*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 Jun 27, 2022.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in the 06340 ZIP code, covering 93% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for Frontier start at $27.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Groton, $39.59.
Frontier customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 6 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.67 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Groton, $2.64.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Frontier offers download speeds up to 24 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in 06340 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Groton's providers, 117 Mbps.
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*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 Jun 27, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in the 06340 ZIP code, covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 06340 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Groton, $39.59.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.20 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Groton, $2.64.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 400 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in 06340 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Groton's providers, 117 Mbps.
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*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 Jun 27, 2022.
Cable from Thames Valley Communications offers broadband to all households in the 06340 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Thames Valley Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 06340 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Thames Valley Communications start at $29.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Groton, $39.59.
Thames Valley Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 6.6 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.54 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Groton, $2.64.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Thames Valley Communications offers download speeds up to 110 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 06340 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Groton's providers, 117 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 06340 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 06340 and the greater Groton area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Groton at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Groton at $50/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 06340 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 06340 ZIP code with download speeds up to 400 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in 06340. The next fastest internet provider in the 06340 ZIP code is Thames Valley Communications, offering download speeds up to 110 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Frontier offers the cheapest internet in the 06340 ZIP with service starting at $27.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Groton, $39.59.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
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.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
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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