Internet providers in Meriden, CT

Internet in Meriden

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

Meriden Residential Internet Coverage

For Connecticut, Merriden is considered lower income, but it's middle-class compared to the rest of the United States. Residents primarily work in administrative support, sales and management. One quarter of residents consider themselves to be of Hispanic descent. Residents depend on a steady internet connection to maintain their business and personal connections. The access for Meriden residents is the same as the rest of Connecticut at 98%.

Frontier provides DSL to 98% of Meriden residents while Cox Communications provides cable services to those same residents. Fiber optics is not currently an option, but residents who can_t sign up for either DSL or cable internet can opt for satellite internet from HughesNet.

On top of the residential options, businesses in Meriden can get copper wire from Megapath. Fiber optics are slowly being rolled out to Meriden businesses. Currently, 48% of businesses can get fiber optics from FiberTech and 1% can use Level 3 Communications_ or Connecticut Education Network's fiber optic selections.

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Average download speed
263.27 Mbps

Average upload speed
131.54 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
14.19 ms

Average jitter
7.75 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Meriden?

Cox Communications - High-quality equipment
Frontier - No-contract plans available
Hughesnet - Perfect for rural areas

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Summary of Meriden internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
Cox Communications	Fiber	2000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Cox Communications
Frontier	Fiber	5000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Frontier
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Hughesnet
Starlink	Satellite	220 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for Starlink