Internet providers in Connecticut

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Camryn Smith

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Anine Sus

Last updated: June 27, 2025

Connecticut residents have access to fiber, 5G, satellite and cable internet. Our experts outline top providers in the state, as well as the cheapest and fastest options, and internet statistics to help you find the best Connecticut provider for your needs.

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Best internet providers in Connecticut

Plans starting at

$40

00/mo*

For 12 mo.

For 12 mo.

Speeds up to

2,000

Mbps

Plans starting at

$35

00/mo*

For 12 mo.

For 12 mo.

Speeds up to

415

Mbps

Plans starting at

$29

99/mo*

For 12 mo.

For 12 mo.

Speeds up to

5,000

Mbps


Key takeaways

  • T-Mobile is the most widely available non-satellite provider in Connecticut, with over 72% coverage
  • Optimum and Frontier offer the fastest fiber speeds in the state, with speeds up to 5,000 – 8,000 Mbps in certain areas
  • Frontier offers one of the cheapest plans in Connecticut at $29.99/mo.

Find Connecticut internet providers by city

The New England state of Connecticut has over 3,500,000 residents. It is known for its beaches and deep history, dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries. Its largest cities are Hartford, Bridgeport and New Haven.

Looking for internet service from a reputable provider near your Connecticut home? Click on your city to see what types of internet connections are available, max speeds and providers in your area. We’ve included Ookla data of median download speeds and the number of providers in each city as well as FCC data on households with access to 100, 250 and 1,000 Mbps.

CityDownload speedUpload speed% available up to 100 Mbps% available up to 250 Mbps% available up to 1 Gig# of providers
Bridgeport317.59 Mbps80.06 Mbps100%95%78%8
Bristol328.31 Mbps125.81 Mbps100%99%95%8
Danbury280.92 Mbps67.93 Mbps100%99%91%7
Greenwich256.00 Mbps60.02 Mbps100%90%45%7
Hartford290.88 Mbps66.81 Mbps100%99%75%7
Manchester280.90 Mbps89.79 Mbps100%94%89%7
Meriden391.64 Mbps111.70 Mbps100%94%88%7
Milford288.57 Mbps62.01 Mbps100%90%41%8
New Britain342.36 Mbps167.09 Mbps100%99%99%7
New Haven256.50 Mbps33.40 Mbps100%99%79%8
Norwalk278.99 Mbps44.09 Mbps100%91%69%7
Stamford272.69 Mbps36.30 Mbps100%93%63%7
Waterbury325.73 Mbps131.08 Mbps100%99%92%8
West Hartford302.90 Mbps142.82 Mbps100%99%96%8

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Internet in Connecticut

T-Mobile’s 5G Home Internet and Frontier each provide service to about 63% of Connecticut. Residents can choose between Frontier and Optimum for fast internet, as both have multi-gig plans.

Bridgeport, with a population of 150,000, has the most residents in Connecticut. Most addresses in Bridgeport have an average speed of 300 Mbps available.

Connecticut internet provider comparison

Depending on where you’re located, you have access to a handful of top ISPs in Connecticut. Many providers offer cheap options under $50.00/mo. and multi-gigabit speeds over 1,000 Mbps. Cable is the most widely available non-satellite connection type in the state, but fiber internet is also available to more than half of Connecticut households.

ProviderStarting price*Download speed rangeConnection typeAvailability
T-Mobile$35.00/mo. with mobile plan87 – 415 Mbps5G63%
Frontier $29.99/mo.**200 – 5,000 Mbps Fiber63%
Xfinity logoXfinity$40.00/mo.300 – 2,000 MbpsCable 56%
Optimum$40.00/mo. 300 – 8,000 MbpsCable, fiber20%
Verizon$34.99/mo.*** with mobile plan85 – 2,300 MbpsFiber, 5G23%
Cox$50.00/mo.300 – 2,000 MbpsCable/fiber12%

Call for details: (844) 451-2720


Best internet in Connecticut

Frontier fiber is one of the best deals in Connecticut at $29.99/mo. for up to 200 Mbps. Even Frontier’s fast 1 Gig internet plans start at $64.99/mo., which is cheaper than the average internet plan across the U.S. Frontier is widely available in Connecticut and throughout larger cities like Hartford, New Haven, Bridgeport, Stamford and Waterbury.

Fastest internet in Connecticut

The fastest internet in Connecticut goes up to 8,000 Mbps, with prices starting at $64.99/mo. for 1,000 Mbps. Waterford has Connecticut’s fastest internet speed, at nearly 300 Mbps.

  • Frontier Fiber’s fastest plans range from 1,000 to 5,000 Mbps, starting at $64.99/mo.
  • Xfinity’s fastest plans range from 1,000 to 2,000 Mbps, starting at $70.00/mo.
  • Optimum’s fastest fiber plans range from 1,000 to 8,000 Mbps, starting at $80.00/mo.

Cheapest internet in Connecticut

The following providers offer internet plans below $50.00/mo. Hartford offers the cheapest internet, with plans starting at $29.99/mo. with Frontier.

  • T-Mobile offers 5G internet starting at $35.00/mo. with speeds from 87 to 415 Mbps (with a qualifying mobile plan)
  • Frontier Fiber’s cheapest plan is $29.99/mo. for 200 Mbps
  • Xfinity’s cheapest plan is $40.00/mo. for 300 Mbps

Connecticut internet statistics

Compare Connecticut’s median download and upload speeds to those of the U.S. Connecticut boasts much faster download and upload speeds than the rest of the country, largely due to the 73% of households able to access gigabit speeds.

DownloadUpload
Connecticut331.34 Mbps85.55 Mbps
U.S.291.18 Mbps45.43 Mbps

Internet availability in Connecticut

Depending on where you’re located, you can access cable, fiber, fixed wireless, satellite and DSL internet in Connecticut. Satellite and cable are the most widely available, followed by fiber internet and fixed wireless.

Connection typeAvailability
Cable96%
Fiber64%
Fixed wireless32%
Satellite100%

Benefits and things to consider about Fiber and 5G

Fiber

  • Fast speeds

  • Symmetrical upload/download

  • Less latency

  • Costlier than cable or 5G

  • Not as available as cable

5G home internet

  • Inexpensive

  • Mobile phone bundles

  • Service relies on proximity to cell tower

Quality of internet access in Connecticut

Almost all of Connecticut has access to the recommended minimum broadband speeds with the majority also able to access gigabit speeds.

  • Residents with broadband access (speeds at or over 100/20 Mbps): 98%
  • Residents with broadband access (speeds at or over 250/25 Mbps): 97%
  • Residents with access to gigabit speeds (at or over 1,000/100 Mbps): 86%

What internet speed do you need?

Speeds from 100 Mbps to 300 Mbps are good internet speeds for a typical household of two to four people to stream, video conference, shop and browse online. If you have three or more internet users participating in bandwidth-heavy activities like gaming, streaming, learning and working from home, it may be a good idea to opt for a faster plan of 500 Mbps or more.

Connecticut internet customer reviews

Learn firsthand from customers in your area how your internet options stack up in Connecticut.

Carolyn Spectrum
10/27/24

I pay $95 dollars a month for 5G Internet. Too expensive.

3/5

Anonymous Verizon
2/4/24

Home wi-fi for TV, internet, and home is spotty.

3/5

Lisa       Xfinity
8/10/24

I love the fact that it has never gone down no matter what the weather! Fantastic!

5/5

Connecticut internet assistance

Lifeline

Connecticut residents apply for Lifeline, a federal assistance program providing $9.25/mo. toward internet and phone service. Eligibility depends on income or previous participation in assistance programs. 

Provider discounts

Internet providers in Connecticut such as Xfinity, Verizon, Cox and Optimum offer low-income assistance programs for discounted internet. If one of these providers is available at your Connecticut address, explore their eligibility requirements for low-cost internet programs.

The future of internet in Connecticut

Federal funding, state initiatives and internet provider investments are paving the way for internet expansion in Connecticut. The ConneCTed Communities Grant program was created to fund broadband infrastructure expansion, and the second round of funding, amounting to $10 million, was just announced in April 2025. This funding will serve 4,000 homes in 44 communities. Connecticut was also awarded $144 million in Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program funding, which will expand internet access in unserved and underserved communities throughout the state in the coming years. As for individual ISP investments, AT&T, GoNetspeed and Xfinity are at the forefront of expansion in the state.

Connecticut internet FAQs

What is the most available internet in Connecticut?

Aside from satellite providers Starlink and Hughesnet, which are available to 100% of Connecticut, T-Mobile is the most widely available, providing coverage to about 72% of the state.

Yes, Connecticut residents have access to fiber, 5G and cable internet services, which are all capable of handling most online activities.

Yes, fiber internet is available in Connecticut.

Frontier and Optimum have the fastest plans available, up to 5,000 Mbps and 8,000 Mbps, respectively.

Frontier’s $29.99/mo. fiber internet plan for 200 Mbps is one of the cheapest plans in Connecticut and offers the best value due to its symmetrical download and upload speeds.

Internet availability is excellent in Connecticut, with 100% of residents getting access up to 100 Mbps in speed.

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