*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 - 100%
2 providers - 92.89%
3 providers - 7.86%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Stamford 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 Stamford area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Stamford residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 14% of the area. No cable providers are currently available in Stamford, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are four internet providers serving the Stamford area, and 92.89% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Stamford's four internet providers, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Optimum | 190.0 Mbps | 45.0 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Stamford.
The largest internet providers in Stamford are Optimum, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to Stamford.
Cable internet from Optimum is available to nearly all Stamford residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Stamford’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Stamford 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 Optimum offers broadband to all households in Stamford covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Stamford 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 Stamford, $54.99.
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 Stamford, $0.49.
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 Stamford. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Stamford's providers, 150 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 Stamford covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Stamford 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 Stamford, $54.99.
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 Stamford, $0.49.
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 Stamford. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Stamford's providers, 150 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 Stamford covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Stamford 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 Stamford, $54.99.
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 Stamford, $0.49.
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 Stamford. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Stamford's providers, 150 Mbps.
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in Stamford with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Stamford. The next fastest internet provider in Stamford is Viasat, offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Stamford with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Stamford, $54.99.
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.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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.
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.
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