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Norwalk, CT internet providers

Provider
Optimum $40.00 300 - 1,000 MbpsCable100%
HughesNet $64.99 25 - 25 MbpsSatellite100%
Viasat $69.99 12 - 150 MbpsSatellite100%

*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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Norwalk internet service at a glance

  • Fastest advertised download speeds

    1000 Mbps

    Provider: Optimum

    Source: FCC

  • Broadband availability

    85603

    people have access to broadband internet of any type

    1 provider - 99.99%

    2 providers - 93.33%

    3 providers - 2.01%

    4+ providers - 0%

    Source: FCC

  • Most available internet technology

    Cable - 100%

    DSL - 99%

    Fiber - 4.600%

    Source: FCC

At 99%, broadband coverage in Norwalk 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 Norwalk area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Norwalk residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 4.600% of those living in Norwalk.

There are four internet providers serving the Norwalk area, and 93.33% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Norwalk's four internet providers, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.

Results from real users

Average internet speeds in Norwalk

ProviderDownload speedUpload speedInternet type
Optimum 164 Mbps 35 Mbps Cable

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Norwalk.

Compare Norwalk internet speeds to the national average

  • Download Speeds

    Norwalk – 154 Mbps

    CT – 133 Mbps

    U.S. – 123 Mbps

  • Upload Speeds

    Norwalk – 36 Mbps

    CT – 37 Mbps

    U.S. – 44 Mbps

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Norwalk.

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Top high-speed internet providers in Norwalk

The largest internet providers in Norwalk are Optimum, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to Norwalk.

Cable internet from Optimum is available to nearly all Norwalk residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Norwalk’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Norwalk residents.

Optimum cable internet

Provider
Optimum
Starting price*
$40/mo.
Max download speed

1,000 Mbps

Max upload speed

35 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*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 Optimum offers broadband to all households in Norwalk covering 100% of the area.

Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Norwalk 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 Norwalk, $57.49.

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 Norwalk, $0.51.

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 Norwalk. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Norwalk's providers, 150 Mbps.

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HughesNet satellite internet

Provider
HughesNet
Starting price*
$64.99/mo.
Max download speed

25 Mbps

Max upload speed

3 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*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 Norwalk covering 100% of the area.

HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Norwalk 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 Norwalk, $57.49.

HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Norwalk, $0.51.

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 Norwalk. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Norwalk's providers, 150 Mbps.

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Viasat satellite internet

Provider
Viasat
Starting price*
$69.99/mo.
Max download speed

150 Mbps

Max upload speed

3 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*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 Norwalk covering 100% of the area.

Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Norwalk 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 Norwalk, $57.49.

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 Norwalk, $0.51.

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 Norwalk. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Norwalk's providers, 150 Mbps.

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Internet provider frequently asked questions

Optimum is the fastest internet provider in Norwalk with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Norwalk. The next fastest internet provider in Norwalk is Viasat, offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps to 100% of the area.

Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Norwalk with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Norwalk, $57.49.

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.

Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.

Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.

Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.

*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.

Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem

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