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Internet Providers in Hartford, Connecticut

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Home Internet in Hartford, CT
  • Provider
    • AT&T
    • Xfinity
    • 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: 28.2%
  • 2. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 99.5%
    Hartford speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 3. EarthLink
    Download Speeds:
    500 Mbps - 2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 59.1%
  • 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: 63.7%
    Hartford 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: 51.4%
  • 7. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 76.5%
  • 8. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 28.2%
  • GoNetspeed
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 6.8%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Hartford, CT

The top internet providers in Hartford are Xfinity and Frontier. Xfinity is the best internet provider in Hartford because the provider offers speeds up to for of residents with a cable connection. Xfinity also allows customers to bundle their internet plans with Xfinity X1 TV, Xfinity Home Security, Xfinity Mobile or Xfinity Voice for additional savings. Xfinity internet plans start at per month, while bundled plans start at just per month. Although upload speeds up to may leave something to be desired for some, Xfinity has plenty of speed and services to fulfill a household of active internet users.

An equally excellent internet provider in Hartford is Frontier. This provider covers of residents in Hartford using both DSL and fiber internet connections. Delivering exceptional fiber internet speeds up to , Frontier offers customers the ability to tap into a symmetrical connection starting at per month. People enjoy Frontier for their regular monthly promotions and the ability to add services such as Premium Tech Pro for a small monthly fee.

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
  • Xfinity
  • EarthLink
  • Frontier
  • GoNetspeed
99.46000000000001%

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Internet Availability in Hartford, CT

Hartford residents can choose from 12 providers for an internet connection, with cable and fiber as available options. Xfinity’s cable service has 99.5% availability in the capital city. Hartford residents can also look for fiber from EarthLink and DSL from Frontier.

If you’re in the 59.1% of the city with EarthLink coverage, it’s an excellent choice. Otherwise, your alternative provider in the Insurance Capital of the World is Xfinity. From East Hartford to West Hartford and both sides of the Connecticut River, Xfinity covers a huge footprint of the city. Unfortunately, if you reside in or around the Asylum Avenue District and Anne Street Historic District, these areas are dead zones for the provider.

While DSL isn’t the best option for a wired internet connection, Frontier’s DSL service does feature a solid 5.3% availability. It has clusters of dead zones across the southern part of the city near neighboring towns Newington and Wethersfield. However, other areas without Frontier’s coverage remain sporadic throughout the city, specifically near the University of Hartford. However, if you live in the northern part of East Hartford where Xfinity availability is lacking, Frontier stands out to provide coverage.

Another fiber provider in Hartford is GoNetspeed, but availability is dependent on the limited neighborhoods it services. It has a strong presence in West Hartford, with dead zones in the downtown area and around Hartford-Brainard Airport.

Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Hartford, 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 Hartford, CT

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Hartford, CT
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
31.34%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
99.26%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
43.480000000000004%

Internet Providers in Hartford, 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
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 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 $99.99/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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