Connecticut Internet Providers

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Connecticut internet at a glance

48

Internet providers available in Connecticut

$72.47

Average monthly cost of internet in Connecticut

237.19 Mbps

Average download speed in Connecticut

Looking for a new provider in Connecticut? You can expect some of the fastest speeds in the country, as it ranks seventh for fastest statewide download speeds with an average of 166Mbps. On top of that, residents pay just $72.47 per month on average for internet—also among the best in the nation.

Compared to the average household income of $94,685.79 per year (or $7,890.48 per month), Connecticut residents spend just 0.92% of their income on internet bills.

Whether you’re working, gaming, or streaming, you’ll be able to find faster than average internet at better than average cost.

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Connecticut offers a wide variety of internet services with faster options than most.

T-Mobile is a leading provider for 5G home internet in Connecticut, offering high-speed wireless connections to many households across the state. Xfinity and Cox are the primary providers for cable internet. Both offer a variety of plans with solid speeds and good reliability.

Optimum offers both cable and fiber internet options. GoNetspeed is an emerging fiber provider, offering high-speed internet to select areas and expanding its reach across the state.

On one hand, it’s easy to see that most of Connecticut has access to a wide array of fast internet options. It’s worth noting that 7.8% of Connecticut households do not have an internet connection, which highlights the need for federal funding to help expand broadband availability.

Average cost of internet in Connecticut

$72.47/month

National Average: $80.11/month

Median household income in Connecticut

$7,902.82/month

National Average: $6,717.50/month

Access to internet in Connecticut

87.09% of households

have access to internet in Connecticut

12.91% of households

do not have access to internet - that leaves over 185.08K people.

$144.18M BEAD funding

The total allocated BEAD funding in Connecticut is $144,180,792.71. This calculates out to 39.98 per state resident.

The Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) initiative provides $42B to expand high-speed internet access to underserved areas across the U.S.

BEAD internet funding across states

Internet availability in Connecticut

The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program works to ensure everyone stays connected. In total, Connecticut has received $144,180,792.71 in BEAD funding, or $39.98 per resident.

Both 5G home internet and fiber are available in about 70% of Connecticut, with most Connecticut households probably having switched away from DSL within the last decade or so (only 2.8% of residents still use DSL).

Internet availability by connection type

DSL availability

91%

DSL maxes out at 100Mbps, but many DSL customers get much slower speeds than that. DSL is becoming obsolete, but it’s still a solid option in rural areas.

Fiber availability

84%

Renowned for its reliability, fiber can reach download and upload speeds up to 10,000Mbps. While it isn’t available everywhere, it’s the best internet you can get.

Cable availability

82%

Cable is bread-and-butter internet—widely available, often affordable, and very fast, delivering download speeds that range anywhere from 25Mbps to 1,200Mbps.

5G Home availability

48%

5G home internet is fast, affordable, easy to install, and available in many locations where other options are limited.

Satellite availability

99%

Satellite is available practically everywhere, even in the most remote parts of the country. It’s costly and comes with strict data limits and slow speeds, so use it as a last resort.

Top 3 Connecticut providers

Provider	Max download speed	Price starting at	Availability	Learn More
	245Mbps	$50	45%	View Plans
	8,000Mbps	$15	17%	View Plans
GoNetspeed	2,000Mbps	$59.95	24%	View Plans

Offers and availability vary by location and are subject to change. Data verified as of the article's publication date.

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Summary of internet services in Connecticut

Connecticut’s low internet costs and fast speeds make it ideal for living, working, and gaming online. Ranking seventh nationally with average download speeds of 166Mbps, the state embraces modern technologies like 5G, fiber, and cable over older DSL.
With a variety of reliable options, residents can easily stay connected, and with added federal funding, those fast speeds and great prices can extend to even more folks.

– Trevor Wheelwright

FAQ's for internet in Connecticut

The average internet speed in Connecticut is 237.19 Mbps

The average cost of internet in Connecticut is $72.47/month.

Fiber internet is available in 98.87% of Connecticut.

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Connecticut Internet Providers

Connecticut internet at a glance

48

$72.47

237.19 Mbps

Average cost of internet in Connecticut

Average cost of internet in Connecticut

$72.47/month

Median household income in Connecticut

$7,902.82/month

Access to internet in Connecticut

87.09% of households

12.91% of households

$144.18M BEAD funding

Internet availability in Connecticut

Internet availability by connection type

Top 3 Connecticut providers

How we review internet providers

Summary of internet services in Connecticut

FAQ's for internet in Connecticut

What is the average internet speed in Connecticut?

What is the average cost of internet in Connecticut?

What percentage of Connecticut has fiber internet available?

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