Internet Provider Reviews in Stamford, CT

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T-Mobile Home Internet — 5G Home internet
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42% available in Stamford, CT Icon Thumbsup Icon Thumbsup Very Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark pro No cancellation fee pro No required contract
Optimum — Cable & Fiber internet
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67% available in Stamford, CT Icon Thumbsup Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark pro No cancellation fee pro No required contract
Frontier — DSL & Fiber internet
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99% available in Stamford, CT Icon Thumbsup Icon Thumbsup Very Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark con Cancellation fee pro No required contract
Earthlink — DSL & Fiber internet
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99% available in Stamford, CT Icon Thumbsup Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark pro No cancellation fee con Requires contract
Verizon Home Internet — 5G Home, DSL & Fiber internet
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96% available in Stamford, CT Icon Thumbsup Icon Thumbsup Very Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark con Cancellation fee con Requires contract
Hughesnet — Satellite internet
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Starlink — Satellite internet
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Frontier — DSL & Fiber internet
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79% available in Stamford, CT
Verizon Home Internet — DSL & Fiber internet
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96% available in Stamford, CT
Earthlink Business — Fiber & Fixed Wireless internet
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99% available in Stamford, CT
NHC — Fiber internet
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99% available in Stamford, CT
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Ooma — Wireless LTE internet
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50% available in Stamford, CT
Optimum Business — Cable & Fiber internet
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49% available in Stamford, CT
Optimum Mobile— Mobile internet
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Visible— Mobile internet
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Mint— Mobile internet
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Tello Mobile— Mobile internet
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T-Mobile— Mobile internet
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Best internet providers in Stamford, CT

Stamford residents have a wide range of internet options, with fiber being a major highlight. Frontier offers a fantastic fiber connection with 100% availability in neighborhoods like Belltown and Palmers Hill. Earthlink and Verizon Home Internet both provide high-speed fiber service to 100% of Belle Haven and Millbrook. Fiber is the way to go for the fastest speeds, perfect for demanding tasks like 4K streaming and large downloads. On the cable front, Optimum is a strong option with 79% coverage in High Ridge and Long Ridge, and 75% in Springdale. Optimum also offers cable to 72% of Belltown and Turn of River. Cable is a dependable choice that provides consistent performance for a wide range of online activities. For wireless internet, T-Mobile Home Internet provides 5G service to 78% of Springdale, 58% of Turn of River and Ridgeway, and 40% of Allure and Palmers Hill. Verizon Home Internet is another 5G alternative, with 28% availability in Belltown and Turn of River. This is a great choice for a simple setup, but remember to place your gateway in a spot with the best signal. To see what’s available to purchase for your home, check availability by zip code.

T-Mobile 5G Home Internet
T-Mobile Home Internet
pro Speeds up to 245 Mbps
pro 5G + Home connections
Optimum
Optimum
pro Speeds up to 8000 Mbps
pro Fiber connections

Cheapest internet providers in Stamford, CT

The cheapest internet providers get you a reliable connection at an affordable price. You may have to settle for slower speeds, but you can also find promos and discounts. Hot tip: Look for providers with unlimited data and no extra fees to save even further.

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Optimum
$14.99Cable + Fiber
Frontier
$29.99DSL + Fiber
Verizon
$305G Home + DSL + Fiber

Fastest internet plans and providers in Stamford, CT

The fastest internet providers can get you gigabit or even multi-gigabit speeds. Not everyone needs a 1,000Mbps connection or faster, but it’s worth the investment if you’re a power user or live in a large household.

Provider
Max Download Speed
Connection Type
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Optimum
8000 MbpsCable + Fiber
Frontier
7000 MbpsDSL + Fiber
Earthlink
7000 MbpsDSL + Fiber

Most reliable internet plans in Stamford, CT

A reliable internet connection means you get a stable connection and consistent speeds day in, day out, without the worry of sudden slowdowns or outages. You also get top-rated customer service and technical support in case things do go awry. Fiber is the most reliable internet you can get, so we recommend that if it’s available.

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Starlink
4 out of 5 stars4Satellite
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet
3.9 out of 5 stars3.935G Home
Verizon
3.9 out of 5 stars3.925G Home + DSL + Fiber

Frequently asked questions about internet in Stamford, CT

The fastest internet in Stamford is Optimum with speeds up to 8000 Mbps.

The cheapest internet in Stamford is Optimum with prices starting at $14.99.

Fiber internet is available in Stamford, Frontier has 99.00% coverage.

Internet connection options in Stamford, CT

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Fiber Availability

83%

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.

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Cable Availability

70%

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

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DSL Availability

33%

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.

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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.

Internet in Stamford, CT at a glance

Internet provider averages in
Stamford, CT
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Average download speed

240 Mbps

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Average upload speed

70 Mbps

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Average latency time

9 ms

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Average cost of internet

$144/mo

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Number of internet providers

21

Internet availability faster than 100 Mbps

The number of households in each region that have access to 100 Mbps internet.

Stamford

99%

Connecticut

100%

U.S.A.

92%

Stamford Internet Value Score

We came up with this score by dividing the average cost of each provider in Stamford, CT with the average speeds they offered.

$0.60 per Mbps

National average: $0.63

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