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Internet Providers in Norwalk, Connecticut

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Home Internet in Norwalk, CT
  • Provider
    • AT&T
    • Optimum
    • EarthLink
    • Frontier
    • T-Mobile
    • Verizon
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • Starlink
    • Select All
  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 40.6%
  • 2. Optimum
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 18.8%
    Norwalk 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: 73.3%
  • 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: 77%
    Norwalk 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: 29.6%
  • 6. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 37.8%
  • 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: 40.6%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

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
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
76.96%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Norwalk, 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 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%

Internet Providers in Norwalk, 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

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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