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Internet Providers in Fairfield, Connecticut

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Home Internet in Fairfield, CT
  • Provider
    • AT&T
    • Optimum
    • EarthLink
    • Frontier
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Verizon
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • GoNetspeed
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 43.4%
  • 2. Optimum
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 29.7%
    Fairfield speed tests confirm high speeds for Optimum
  • 3. EarthLink
    Download Speeds:
    500 Mbps - 2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 61.6%
  • 4. Frontier
    Download Speeds:
    200 Mbps - 5 Gbps
    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.
    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 89.2%
    Fairfield speed tests confirm high speeds for Frontier
  • 5. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 45.9%
  • 7. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 27.7%
  • 8. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 9. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 43.4%
  • GoNetspeed
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 84.2%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Home Internet Summary in Fairfield, CT

HughesNet dominates Fairfield, Connecticut, with its satellite internet service, covering 100% of the town. Residents can access speeds up to 100 Mbps, starting at $49.99 per month. HughesNet thrives in areas lacking fiber or cable options, providing reliable connectivity for general internet use.

Always ON reaches 31.60% of Fairfield with fixed wireless internet. It offers a max download speed of 25 Mbps and starts at $60 per month. This option appeals to those who value consistency over speed, particularly in spots where fixed wireless excels.

Optimum ranks third, covering 29.70% of Fairfield with both cable and fiber connections. It delivers speeds up to 5 Gbps, with plans beginning at $40 per month. Fiber and cable connections boast impressive availability, at 97% and 94% respectively, ensuring robust, high-speed internet for most of the town.

Fairfield’s range of internet options caters to diverse needs and budgets, ensuring connectivity for all residents.

Best Internet Providers in Fairfield, CT

Optimum, Frontier, and GoNetspeed are the best internet providers in Fairfield. Optimum is the best option because it offers cable and fiber internet and delivers download speeds up to 5 Gbps. Its cable network is available to 7 percent of residents. Optimum’s internet-only plans start at $40 per month.

An alternative to Optimum is Frontier, which is another great internet option for Fairfield residents. Frontier offers varying download speeds through its fiber network, with plans starting as low as $29.99 per month.

If Optimum and Frontier aren’t available in your area, GoNetspeed is a fiber internet option in Fairfield. GoNetspeed customers can expect fast download speeds with varying but affordable monthly rates. However, the company doesn’t have as much availability in Fairfield as Optimum and Frontier.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • AT&T
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Optimum
  • EarthLink
  • Frontier
  • GoNetspeed
89.21%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Fairfield, Connecticut

Looking for internet providers near you? This map can help. Use the drop-down menu to select an internet provider in your area, then enter your address into the address bar. The map will show your neighborhood and overlay the internet provider's availability by address, so that you can see which providers are available exactly where you live. You can also use the map to find internet store locations near you — just toggle the switch to "stores" and choose a provider in your area from the drop down menu to see exactly where that ISP's local stores are.

Provider Connection Types in Fairfield, CT

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Fairfield, CT
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
35.03%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
97.39999999999999%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
94.26%

Internet Providers in Fairfield, CT

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet Air $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 300 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Optimum $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
EarthLink Fiber $59.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Frontier $29.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps 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
Viasat Internet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 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
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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

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