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Overview of internet satisfaction and availability in Connecticut
Frontier and Xfinity are Connecticut's primary wired internet suppliers. Frontier has fiber and DSL internet throughout most of the state, while Xfinity is your cable internet alternative. Optimum also has cable and fiber internet, but you'll only see it in the western part of the state. Verizon offers a little fiber along the eastern and western borders, and Cox has some fiber and cable internet around Meriden and Hartford. T-Mobile's fixed wireless internet has the most coverage, as does satellite internet.
Internet providers received an average satisfaction rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars from customers in Connecticut.
That ranks Connecticut 46th nationwide for internet customer satisfaction.
Learn more about our methodologyInternet customer satisfaction in Connecticut
3.6/5 average customer satisfaction rating
46th
national ranking for customer satisfaction
$72.47 average price per payment for internet, per household
88.8% of the time, advertised speeds meet household needs
3.4/5 average customer service rating of internet services
3.7/5 average reliability rating of services state-wide
Population:
3,605,944 people
2.45 average people per household
$94,686 average income per household
45 average age per household
61% of population employed
6% higher than national average
Ranked 6th nationally
44% higher than national average
Ranked 3rd nationally
14% higher than national average
Ranked 2nd nationally
11% higher than national average
Ranked 4th nationally
Fastest internet providers in Connecticut
| Provider | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Availability | Order online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | 251.99 Mbps | 221.92 Mbps | 86.18% | View Plans for Frontier |
| GoNetspeed | 251.23 Mbps | 220.58 Mbps | 59.44% | View Plans for GoNetspeed |
| Cox Communications | 247.39 Mbps | 38.31 Mbps | 95.73% | View Plans for Cox Communications |
| XFINITY | 239.91 Mbps | 43.78 Mbps | 95.78% | View Plans for Xfinity |
| Optimum | 228.75 Mbps | 83.64 Mbps | 48.98% | View Plans for Optimum |
Internet by tech type
| Internet tech type | Avg download speed | % of people with access | % availability | Learn more |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satellite | 198.76 Mbps | 99.31% | 97.12% | See all providers for Satellite |
| Fixed Wireless | 31.79 Mbps | 26.61% | 84.83% | See all providers for Fixed Wireless |
| Fiber | 5179.02 Mbps | 98.43% | 91.44% | See all providers for Fiber |
| DSL | 1.73 Mbps | 3.26% | 91.45% | See all providers for DSL |
| Cable | 1559.79 Mbps | 88.6% | 78.6% | See all providers for Cable |
| 5G Home | 253.69 Mbps | 97.85% | 48.7% | See all providers for 5G Home |
Best cities for internet in Connecticut
Cities in Connecticut with the fastest internet
| City | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Fiber availability | Fastest provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford | 293.56 Mbps | 95.83 Mbps | 83% | CEN |
| Somers | 287.9 Mbps | 39.88 Mbps | 100% | Cox Communications |
| Windsor Locks | 282.99 Mbps | 128.73 Mbps | 100% | Frontier |
| Guilford | 279.11 Mbps | 58.71 Mbps | 57% | Frontier |
| East Hampton | 278.41 Mbps | 123.06 Mbps | 75% | Frontier |
| Bristol | 274.51 Mbps | 125.56 Mbps | 86% | Frontier |
| Enfield | 264.36 Mbps | 57.9 Mbps | 100% | Cox Communications |
| Ellington | 263.75 Mbps | 54.31 Mbps | 100% | Frontier |
Waterford is the best city in Connecticut for internet, shooting to the top of the list thanks to a combination of record-setting average download speeds, wide fiber-optic internet availability, and the presence of a reliable and well-rated internet provider. Somers and Windsor Locks also earn top rankings, according to our data.
The most connected cities in Connecticut
| City | Population | Percent with access to high speed internet | Percent with access to fiber internet | Percent with access to 3+ providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plainville | 17,619 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Cheshire | 29,050 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Brookfield | 17,292 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Plantsville | 2,084 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Quaker Hill | 3,630 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Barkhamsted | 3,351 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Bridgeport | 148,470 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Bridgewater | 142 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Plainville is the most internet-connected city in Connecticut. Plainville makes it to the top of the list due to the high number of its residents who have access not only to high-speed internet, but also to fiber internet specifically. A large number of Plainville's residents also have access to three or more internet providers—an uncommon number of options compared to the rest of the state. Cheshire and Brookfield also make it to the top of our list.
Top cities in Connecticut
Bridgeport
Population: 148,470
Median income: $47,889
243.86 Mbps
avg. download speed
118.28 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
New Haven
Population: 135,736
Median income: $67,446
228.87 Mbps
avg. download speed
95.39 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Stamford
Population: 135,413
Median income: $99,861
236.06 Mbps
avg. download speed
72.7 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Methodology
HighSpeedInternet.com relies on proprietary and exclusive data to analyze the customer and provider trends presented on this page. We analyze millions of results from our speed test tool to determine average statewide speeds, fastest speeds, and availability. Our annual customer satisfaction survey provides us with data for developing the satisfaction rating. We also draw from data provided to us directly by internet providers to determine available tech types and average speeds.