*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 - 99.47%
2 providers - 91.53%
3 providers - 1.55%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Waterbury 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 Waterbury area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Waterbury residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 92% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 19% of those living in Waterbury.
There are five internet providers serving the Waterbury area, and 91.53% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Waterbury's five 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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| Optimum | 172.0 Mbps | 38.0 Mbps | Cable |
| Xfinity | 172.0 Mbps | 17.0 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Waterbury.
The largest internet providers in Waterbury are Xfinity, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to Waterbury.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all Waterbury residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Waterbury’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Waterbury 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 Waterbury covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Waterbury 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 Waterbury, $49.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Waterbury, $0.52.
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 Waterbury. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Waterbury's providers, 163 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 Waterbury covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Waterbury 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 Waterbury, $49.99.
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 Waterbury, $0.52.
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 Waterbury. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Waterbury's providers, 163 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 Waterbury covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Waterbury 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 Waterbury, $49.99.
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 Waterbury, $0.52.
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 Waterbury. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Waterbury's providers, 163 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Waterbury with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Waterbury. The next fastest internet provider in Waterbury is Optimum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 1.661% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Waterbury with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Waterbury, $49.99.
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.
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.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
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