In Highwood there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 95.64% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 25 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
This page contains all DSL internet providers in Highwood, Hamden, CT.
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Highwood, Hamden, CT Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Highwood
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Highwood are not shown.
Highwood Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Highwood is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 95.64% of Highwood. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Frontier. Call one of the companies with service in Highwood above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Highwood?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Highwood.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Highwood home can get up to 25 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the neighborhood is 115 Mbps, which 1.65% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 73.95% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Highwood.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Highwood, and slower in the northwest areas of the neighborhood.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Highwood?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Highwood you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 14.63% of Highwood homes.
- Cable is fastest for 85.37% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Highwood homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Highwood, along with details on where in Highwood and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Highwood, Hamden, CT
Frontier DSL coverage
About 95.64%, or 4,523 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Highwood area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Highwood.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Highwood. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Highwood. The fastest plan anyone in Highwood can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Highwood customers is up to 25 Mbps.
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- 1.7% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 8.2% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 9.0% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 3.8% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 77.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Highwood download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Highwood DSL providers. Frontier offers 4 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Highwood is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 1.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 1.7% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 8.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 12.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 77.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Highwood DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Highwood or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Highwood compare to the rest of Hamden?
DSL internet speeds in Highwood are much faster versus the average speeds in Hamden: 0.00 Mbps in Hamden versus 25 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar DSL availability compared to the neighborhood. Average DSL coverage in Hamden is 0.00% versus 95.64% in Highwood.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Highwood are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does DSL internet look like in other neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Pine Rock, Hamden, CT: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Newhallville, New Haven, CT: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- West Rock, New Haven, CT: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hamden Plains, Hamden, CT: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Prospect Hill, New Haven, CT: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Beaver Hills, New Haven, CT: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Dixwell, New Haven, CT: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Edgewood, New Haven, CT: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- East Rock, New Haven, CT: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Spring Glen, Hamden, CT: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
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- Friends of Ridgecrest, Largo, FL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Friendly Acres, Redwood City, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Frenchtown, Westbrook, ME: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Forest Ridge-Quail Hollow, Dayton, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Geneva, Orem, UT: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- West Market Square Historic District, Bangor, ME: less DSL coverage, faster speeds