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Internet Providers in Plainfield, Connecticut

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    • Xfinity
    • EarthLink
    • Frontier
    • Viasat
    • HughesNet
    • Breezeline
    • Starlink
    • Verizon
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Home Internet in Plainfield, CT

  • 1. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 83%
  • 2. EarthLink
    Download Speeds:
    500 Mbps - 2 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 79.2%
  • 3. Frontier
    Download Speeds:
    200 Mbps - 5 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 79.5%
  • 4. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Breezeline
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 93%
  • 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: 26.4%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 27.5%

Best Internet Providers in Plainfield, CT

Plainfield, Connecticut internet users are spoilt for choice. Xfinity notably delivers a cable internet connection with whopping download speeds of 2 Gbps. The fastest in Plainfield, it's accessible to 32% of the town. With a reasonable monthly starting cost of $35, Xfinity strikes a balance between speed and coverage for high-speed internet enthusiasts.

Next on the list is Frontier with offerings in both DSL and fiber internet connections. Although it doesn't match Xfinity's top speed, its 500 Mbps to 5 Gbps speed range is no slouch. In coverage, Frontier shines, serving 42% of Plainfield's inhabitants, making it a widely usable service. At a starting price of $49.99 per month, Frontier offers a service that fits varied usage requirements.

Rounding up the top three is Viasat Internet, known for its satellite connection. It's available everywhere in Plainfield, ensuring 100% coverage. Viasat offers download speeds of up to 50 Mbps at the same starting cost of $49.99 per month— a solid and affordable option for areas where wired connections falter.

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
27.46%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Frontier
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Xfinity
  • EarthLink
  • Breezeline
93.04%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Plainfield, CT

Provider Connection Types in Plainfield, CT

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Plainfield, CT
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
41.870000000000005%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
94.13%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
15.1%

List of Internet Providers in Plainfield, CT

Provider Type Top Speed
Xfinity Cable 2 Gbps
EarthLink Fiber 5 Gbps
Frontier DSL, Fiber 200 Mbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Breezeline Cable 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Plainfield, CT

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Xfinity $30/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
Breezeline $19.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
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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