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Internet Providers in Norwalk, Connecticut

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Home Internet in Norwalk, CT

  • 1. Optimum
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 18.8%
    Norwalk speed tests confirm high speeds for Optimum
  • 2. EarthLink
    Download Speeds:
    500 Mbps - 2 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 73.3%
  • 3. Frontier
    Download Speeds:
    200 Mbps - 5 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 77%
    Norwalk speed tests confirm high speeds for Frontier
  • 4. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 10.6%
  • 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: 29.3%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 22.5%

Best Internet Providers in Norwalk, CT

Norwalk has two standout internet providers: Optimum and Frontier. Both providers offer fiber internet, the best connection type in broadband communication. These networks are desirable because of their fast speeds and because they can send and receive larger amounts of data over greater distances.

Optimum covers 15.7 percent of Norwalk with symmetrical speeds up to 5 Gbps. The company offers affordable internet-only plans that start at $40 per month, as well as bundles with internet, TV, and phone services.

With a coverage rate of 4.2 percent and internet plans that start at $29.99 monthly, Frontier will keep you connected in Norwalk. Frontier’s fiber internet connection is just as fast as Optimum, so for many people, it’ll just come down to which fiber internet provider is available at your address.

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
  • AT&T
  • Always ON
22.470000000000002%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Frontier
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Optimum
  • EarthLink
73.29%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Norwalk, CT

Provider Connection Types in Norwalk, CT

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Norwalk, CT
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
14.42%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
96.46000000000001%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
89.57000000000001%

List of Internet Providers in Norwalk, CT

Provider Type Top Speed
Optimum Cable, Fiber 5 Gbps
EarthLink Fiber 5 Gbps
Frontier DSL, Fiber 200 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
AT&T 5G Internet 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Norwalk, CT

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
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 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
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
AT&T Internet Air $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
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

Best Internet Providers in Norwalk, CT

Norwalk has two standout internet providers: Optimum and Frontier. Both providers offer fiber internet, the best connection type in broadband communication. These networks are desirable because of their fast speeds and because they can send and receive larger amounts of data over greater distances.

Optimum covers 15.7 percent of Norwalk with symmetrical speeds up to 5 Gbps. The company offers affordable internet-only plans that start at $40 per month, as well as bundles with internet, TV, and phone services.

With a coverage rate of 4.2 percent and internet plans that start at $29.99 monthly, Frontier will keep you connected in Norwalk. Frontier’s fiber internet connection is just as fast as Optimum, so for many people, it’ll just come down to which fiber internet provider is available at your address.

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