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Internet Providers in Milford, Connecticut

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Home Internet in Milford, CT
  • Provider
    • AT&T
    • Optimum
    • Xfinity
    • EarthLink
    • Frontier
    • 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: 30.9%
  • 2. Optimum
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 26.9%
    Milford speed tests confirm high speeds for Optimum
  • 3. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    1.2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 56.1%
    Milford speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 4. EarthLink
    Download Speeds:
    500 Mbps - 2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 83.9%
  • 5. 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: 86.6%
    Milford speed tests confirm high speeds for Frontier
  • 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: 67.1%
  • 7. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 17.5%
  • 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: 30.9%
  • GoNetspeed
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 27.4%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Home Internet Summary in Milford, CT

Milford, Connecticut residents seeking internet service should consider HughesNet. This satellite provider offers 100% coverage throughout the city. With maximum download speeds of 100 Mbps, HughesNet provides solid performance for browsing and streaming. The service starts at $49.99 per month, making it a reasonable option, especially in remote or underserved areas.

Always ON offers fixed wireless internet to 50.70% of Milford. Although its top speed is 25 Mbps, lower than HughesNet, it can suit users with lighter internet needs. This service begins at $60 per month. Meanwhile, Optimum provides both cable and fiber connections, delivering speeds up to 5 Gbps. Despite covering only 26.90% of the city, Optimum's starting price of $40 per month offers great value for those in its area.

Milford's tech coverage includes 100% satellite, 95% fiber, 88% cable, 54% fixed wireless, and 43% DSL. HughesNet stands out as a dependable choice, especially in areas where other providers fall short.

Best Internet Providers in Milford, CT

The top internet providers in Milford are Optimum and Frontier. Between the two, Optimum is the better option because it covers 9.3 percent of Milford. It offers both a fiber and cable network, with top fiber download speeds reaching 5 Gbps. Internet-only cable plans start at just $40 per month.

If you’re seeking an alternative to Optimum, Frontier is widely available in 86.6 percent of Milford. It offers a fiber connection, though you have to call a local sales office directly to see what speeds are available in your specific area.

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
  • 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
  • Xfinity
  • EarthLink
  • Frontier
  • GoNetspeed
86.61999999999999%

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

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Milford, CT
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
42.8%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
94.8%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
87.86%

Internet Providers in Milford, 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
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1.2 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
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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