*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 - 99.97%
2 providers - 89.46%
3 providers - 1.58%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in New Britain 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 New Britain area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of New Britain residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 30% of those living in New Britain.
There are four internet providers serving the New Britain area, and 89.46% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among New Britain'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 | 155.0 Mbps | 17.0 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in New Britain.
The largest internet providers in New Britain are Xfinity, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to New Britain.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all New Britain residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. New Britain’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of New Britain 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 New Britain covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but New Britain 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 New Britain, $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 New Britain, $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 New Britain. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all New Britain'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 New Britain covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of New Britain 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 New Britain, $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 New Britain, $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 New Britain. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all New Britain'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 New Britain covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of New Britain 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 New Britain, $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 New Britain, $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 New Britain. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly faster than the average max speeds from all New Britain's providers, 83 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in New Britain with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in New Britain. The next fastest internet provider in New Britain is Viasat, offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in New Britain with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in New Britain, $52.49.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
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Select internet providers including AT&T, Spectrum and Xfinity have thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots that customers can connect to at no extra cost. If your internet provider does not offer free Wi-Fi hotspots, you can find free public Wi-Fi at your local library or many restaurants and cafes. Consider these tips for using public Wi-Fi safely.
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