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Internet Providers in Meriden, Connecticut

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Home Internet in Meriden, CT

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    225 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 18.5%
  • 2. Cox
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 93.1%
    Meriden speed tests confirm high speeds for Cox
  • 3. EarthLink
    Download Speeds:
    500 Mbps - 2 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 69.7%
  • 4. Frontier
    Download Speeds:
    200 Mbps - 5 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 76.3%
    Meriden speed tests confirm high speeds for Frontier
  • 5. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 14.9%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 40.6%

Best Internet Providers in Meriden, CT

In Meriden, Connecticut, Cox stands out as the leading internet service provider. It delivers cable connections with download speeds up to 2 Gbps. Plans start at $50 per month, covering 93.1% of the city. This makes it a solid choice for most residents, especially gamers and households with multiple devices. Cox's extensive cable infrastructure ensures reliable and fast internet.

Viasat Internet and HughesNet offer solid alternatives with satellite connections, ensuring 100% citywide coverage. Viasat provides speeds up to 150 Mbps, starting at $119.99 per month, ideal for areas without robust wired infrastructure. HughesNet offers up to 100 Mbps and starts at $49.99 per month, making it a more affordable satellite option. These providers guarantee internet access for all Meriden residents, filling coverage gaps left by other services.

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
40.56%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • AT&T
  • Frontier
  • Viasat
  • Hughesnet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Cox
  • EarthLink
93.10000000000001%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Meriden, CT

Provider Connection Types in Meriden, CT

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Meriden, CT
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
36.059999999999995%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
99.82%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
67.7%

List of Internet Providers in Meriden, CT

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T 5G Internet 225 Mbps
Cox Cable 2 Gbps
EarthLink Fiber 5 Gbps
Frontier DSL, Fiber 200 Mbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Meriden, CT

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet Air $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 225 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Cox $50/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
Viasat Internet $119.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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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