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Internet providers in Oakville, CT
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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. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Need help?Oakville internet service at a glance
At 100%, broadband coverage in Oakville 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 Oakville area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Oakville residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 93% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Oakville, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are four internet providers serving the Oakville area, and 93.31% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Oakville's four internet providers, prices start at $27.99 and available download speeds reach up to 400 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Oakville
The largest internet providers in Oakville are Frontier, Optimum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Oakville.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Oakville residents, covering 93% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Optimum, which covers 100% of the area. Oakville’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Oakville residents.
Frontier DSL internet
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DSL from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in Oakville covering 93% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Oakville 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 Oakville, $41.99.
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 Oakville, $2.62.
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 Oakville. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Oakville's providers, 119 Mbps.
Optimum cable internet
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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 1, 2020.
Cable from Optimum offers broadband to all households in Oakville covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Oakville residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Optimum start at $30/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Oakville, $41.99.
Optimum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 20 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.50 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Oakville, $2.62.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Optimum offers download speeds up to 400 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in Oakville. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Oakville's providers, 119 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Oakville covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Oakville 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 $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Oakville, $41.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Oakville, $2.62.
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 Oakville. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Oakville's providers, 119 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Oakville?
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in Oakville with download speeds up to 400 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Oakville. The next fastest internet provider in Oakville is HughesNet, offering download speeds up to 25 Mbps to 100% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Oakville?
Frontier offers the cheapest internet in Oakville with plans starting at $27.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Oakville, $41.99.
Should I use my own router?
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
What’s a good speed for gaming?
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.
What are my internet options?
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
Why aren’t there more internet options?
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
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