Internet providers in New Haven, CT

Internet in New Haven

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the New Haven area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

New Haven Residential Internet Coverage

A well-educated city on the coast, New Haven has a diverse population. More than 16% of residents were born in another country. A large percentage of the middle-class population works in the education field. New Haven residents depend on internet to keep up with friends and families overseas and to provide enhanced learning experiences for their students. Every resident can connect to thigh-speed internet services.

Cable internet is available from Xfinity and Optimum. Frontier provides DSL connection. Fiber optics have yet to enter the area, but residents can opt for satellite internet from HughesNet.

Businesses have more options than residential subscribers. Commercial customers can get copper wire or DSL from Megapath. They can also get fiber optics from Fibertech and Level 3 Communications. Currently only about 57% of business can get fiber optics. As this expands, it's likely the service will also become available to residents.

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Average download speed
232.19 Mbps

Average upload speed
97.56 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
17.15 ms

Average jitter
9.51 ms

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What is the best internet provider in New Haven?

Frontier - No-contract plans available
Xfinity - High speeds widely available
Verizon Home Internet - Fast upload and download speeds
Hughesnet - Perfect for rural areas
Viasat - Widely available

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Summary of New Haven internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
Frontier	Fiber	5000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Frontier
Xfinity	Cable	2000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Xfinity
Verizon Home Internet	5G Home	300 Mbps	4/5	View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Hughesnet
Viasat	Satellite	150 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Viasat
Starlink	Satellite	220 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for Starlink
Illinois Valley Cellular	Fixed Wireless	10 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Illinois Valley Cellular
GoNetspeed	Fiber	1000 Mbps	3.0/5	View Plans for GoNetspeed