In New Canaan there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 40.80% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 24 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 New Canaan, CT.
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New Canaan, CT Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in New Canaan
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 New Canaan are not shown.
New Canaan Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in New Canaan is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 40.80% of New Canaan. 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 New Canaan above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in New Canaan?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in New Canaan.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average New Canaan home can get up to 24 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 90 Mbps, which 4.28% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 31.77% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in New Canaan.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of New Canaan, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in New Canaan?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in New Canaan you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.32% of New Canaan homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- 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 New Canaan homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in New Canaan, along with details on where in New Canaan and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in New Canaan, CT
Frontier DSL coverage
About 40.80%, or 8,447 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire New Canaan area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of New Canaan.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New Canaan. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout New Canaan. The fastest plan anyone in New Canaan can order from Frontier goes up to 90 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for New Canaan customers is up to 24 Mbps.
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- 10.5% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 4.9% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 6.7% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 77.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In New Canaan 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 New Canaan DSL providers. Frontier offers 4 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in New Canaan is up to 6.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 1.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 7.2% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 8.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 77.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
New Canaan DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to New Canaan or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in New Canaan compare to the rest of Connecticut?
DSL internet speeds in New Canaan are much faster versus the average speeds in Connecticut: 0.00 Mbps in Connecticut versus 24 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Connecticut is 0.00% versus 40.80% in New Canaan.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around New Canaan 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Wilton, CT: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Norwalk, CT: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Darien, CT: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Stamford, CT: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Westport, CT: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Weston, CT: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Old Greenwich, CT: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Riverside, CT: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Ridgefield, CT: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Southport, CT: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Hatfield, PA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Germantown, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Glastonbury, CT: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Glen Avon, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Gloversville, NY: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Grain Valley, MO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Granite Bay, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Greenfield, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Greenwood, MS: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Gatesville, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds