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Internet Providers in New Canaan, Connecticut

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Home Internet in New Canaan, CT
  • Provider
    • AT&T
    • Optimum
    • EarthLink
    • Frontier
    • T-Mobile
    • Verizon
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • 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: 12.4%
  • 2. Optimum
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 12.8%
    New Canaan 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: 74%
  • 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: 76%
    New Canaan speed tests confirm high speeds for Frontier
  • 5. 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: 41.8%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 16.7%
  • 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: 12.4%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in New Canaan, CT

In New Canaan, Connecticut, Hughesnet provides a satellite connection with 100% coverage. Their plans start at $49.99 per month, offering maximum download speeds of 100 Mbps. Ideal for areas where other connections may falter, Hughesnet ensures every resident has internet access despite the higher latency typical of satellite services.

Optimum covers 12.80% of New Canaan with both cable and fiber connections. They offer impressive speeds up to 5 Gbps, with plans beginning at $40 per month. Despite limited coverage, Optimum caters to heavy internet users with high-speed performance, perfect for streaming and gaming.

Verizon's 5G connection reaches 18.20% of the area, providing speeds up to 50 Mbps. At a starting price of $50 per month, it offers a solid wireless option for those within its service range. Each provider in New Canaan brings specific strengths, ensuring residents have choices based on their coverage and connection needs.

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
  • EarthLink
  • Frontier
76.05%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for New Canaan, 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 New Canaan, CT

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in New Canaan, CT
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
13.5%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
97.34%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
86.42%

Internet Providers in New Canaan, 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
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
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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