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Internet Providers in Branford, Connecticut

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Home Internet in Branford, CT

  • 1. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 98.9%
    Branford speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 2. EarthLink
    Download Speeds:
    500 Mbps - 2 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 71.8%
  • 3. Frontier
    Download Speeds:
    200 Mbps - 5 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 73.6%
    Branford speed tests confirm high speeds for Frontier
  • 4. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. GoNetspeed
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 62.4%
  • 6. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 40.4%
  • 8. Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 52%

Best Internet Providers in Branford, CT

Xfinity stands as the leading internet provider in Branford, Connecticut. The company’s cable connection covers an impressive 99% of the city, offering residents maximum download speeds of up to 2 Gbps. With plans starting at $35 per month, Xfinity combines stellar coverage, lightning-fast speeds, and affordable pricing, making it an enticing option for local internet users.

Frontier and T-Mobile 5G Home Internet provide commendable alternatives. Frontier delivers DSL and fiber connections to 56% of Branford. Connection type dictates the available speeds, which range from 500 Mbps to a hefty 5 Gbps. Monthly plans for Frontier kick off at $39.99. On the flip side, T-Mobile covers 52% of Branford with its 5G internet service, stacking up speeds between 33 and 245 Mbps, starting from $50 a month. Both Frontier's range of connections and T-Mobile's 5G offerings serve as advantageous choices to align with diverse customer needs.

In Branford's overall internet landscape, cable and satellite connections dominate, with total city coverage at 99% and 100% respectively. Fiber connection also notably blankets 75% of the city.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Always ON
52.05%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Frontier
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Xfinity
  • EarthLink
  • GoNetspeed
98.89%

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Provider Connection Types in Branford, CT

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Branford, CT
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
26.169999999999998%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
98.79%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
75.48%

List of Internet Providers in Branford, CT

Provider Type Top Speed
Xfinity Cable 2 Gbps
EarthLink Fiber 5 Gbps
Frontier DSL, Fiber 200 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
GoNetspeed Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Branford, CT

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
EarthLink Fiber $59.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Frontier $29.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 200 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Real-world speeds are impacted by multiple factors and average speeds may be lower than advertised speeds. DSL, Fiber
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
GoNetspeed $39.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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