Internet providers in Hartford, CT

Internet in Hartford

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Hartford area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Hartford Residential Internet Coverage

Connecticut's third largest city has a large portion of the population born overseas. Almost 50% of residents are of Latino or Hispanic descent. Largely a low-income town, residents work in both blue- and white-collar professions. Many take public transportation for their daily commute. They rely on internet services to keep in touch with loved ones in their country of origin as well as to seek job opportunities.

Frontier has a monopoly on DSL connections, reaching 98% of Hartford homes. Xfinity cable internet services reach 97% of Hartford residents. Cox Communications has a small share of the cable internet space. They reach 1% of residents east of Wilbur Cross Hwy. Fiber optics are not yet available.

Business have additional options. Megapath offer copper wire and DSL to area commercial enterprises. Fiber optics have also begun to enter the space. Fibertech reaches 57% of area business. Level 3 Communications and Connecticut Education Network both offer fiber optics services to 2% of businesses.

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Average download speed
159.38 Mbps

Average upload speed
105.13 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
19.69 ms

Average jitter
17.44 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Hartford?

Frontier - No-contract plans available
Verizon Home Internet - Fast upload and download speeds
Viasat - Widely available
Xfinity - High speeds widely available

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Summary of Hartford internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
Frontier	DSL & Fiber	5000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Frontier
Verizon Home Internet	5G Home	300 Mbps	4/5	View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
Viasat	Satellite	150 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Viasat
Xfinity	Cable	1200 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Xfinity
GoNetspeed	Fiber	1000 Mbps	3.0/5	View Plans for GoNetspeed
Flume Internet	Fiber	1000 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Flume Internet
Illinois Valley Cellular	Fixed Wireless	10 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Illinois Valley Cellular