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Internet providers in 06260
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06260 internet providers
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| Frontier | $27.99 | 6 - 12 Mbps | DSL | 91% |
| Spectrum | $44.99 | 60 - 100 Mbps | Cable | 3.892% |
| Atlantic Broadband | $39.99 | 50 - 120 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50 | 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 1, 2020.
Need help?06260 internet service at a glance
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 06260 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 06260 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 91% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Putnam, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are five internet providers serving the 06260 area, and 90.94% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 06260, prices start at $27.99 and available download speeds reach up to 120 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in 06260
The largest internet providers serving the 06260 ZIP code are Frontier, Atlantic Broadband, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all in the 06260 ZIP code, covering 91% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Atlantic Broadband, which covers 99% of the area. Putnam’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 06260 ZIP code.
Frontier DSL 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.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in the 06260 ZIP code, covering 91% 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 Putnam, $44.59.
Frontier customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 6 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.67 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Putnam, $1.44.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Frontier offers download speeds up to 12 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in 06260 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 91% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Putnam's providers, 56 Mbps.
Atlantic Broadband cable internet
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Cable from Atlantic Broadband offers broadband to all households in the 06260 ZIP code, covering 99% of the area.
Atlantic Broadband’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 06260 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Atlantic Broadband start at $39.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Putnam, $44.59.
Atlantic Broadband customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.80 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Putnam, $1.44.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Atlantic Broadband offers download speeds up to 120 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in 06260 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are slightly faster than the average max speeds from all Putnam's providers, 56 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 06260 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 06260 ZIP 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 Putnam, $44.59.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Putnam, $1.44.
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 06260 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Putnam's providers, 56 Mbps.
Internet providers in 06260 frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in 06260?
Atlantic Broadband is the fastest internet provider in the 06260 ZIP code with download speeds up to 120 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in 06260. The next fastest internet provider in the 06260 ZIP code is Spectrum, offering download speeds up to 100 Mbps to 3.892% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in 06260?
Frontier offers the cheapest internet in the 06260 ZIP with service starting at $27.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Putnam, $44.59.
Do I need a new modem for fiber internet?
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.
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.
How do I get faster internet?
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.
Is cable or fiber internet better?
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
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