In New Canaan there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 99.32% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 7,998 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.
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New Canaan, CT Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers 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
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in New Canaan is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 99.32% of New Canaan. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Optimum. Call one of the companies with service in New Canaan above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in New Canaan?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in New Canaan.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average New Canaan home can get up to 7,998 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 8,000 Mbps, which 99.10% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 7,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in New Canaan.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of New Canaan, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
Is fiber 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, fixed wireless competes most often with fiber 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.
Fiber 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.
Optimum Fiber in New Canaan, CT
Optimum fiber coverage
About 99.10%, or 20,518 people, have Optimum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire New Canaan area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of New Canaan.
Optimum fiber download speeds
Optimum is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New Canaan. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Optimum fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout New Canaan. The fastest plan anyone in New Canaan can order from Optimum goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all New Canaan customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Optimum fiber upload speeds
In New Canaan download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Optimum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other New Canaan fiber providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in New Canaan is up to 8,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in New Canaan, CT
Frontier fiber coverage
About 98.17%, or 20,326 people, have Frontier fiber 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 most of New Canaan.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New Canaan. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout New Canaan. The fastest plan anyone in New Canaan can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for New Canaan customers is up to 6,983 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 99.1% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In New Canaan download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other New Canaan fiber providers. Frontier offers 2 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 7,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5,000 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 6,983 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 99.1% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Fiber in New Canaan, CT
XFINITY fiber coverage
About 4.42%, or 915 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, southeast, and east New Canaan area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of New Canaan.
XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds
XFINITY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New Canaan. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout New Canaan. The fastest plan anyone in New Canaan can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all New Canaan customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds
In New Canaan download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for XFINITY fiber. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other New Canaan fiber providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in New Canaan is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
New Canaan Fiber 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 fiber internet in New Canaan compare to the rest of Connecticut?
Fiber internet speeds in New Canaan are much faster versus the average speeds in Connecticut: 0.00 Mbps in Connecticut versus 7,998 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Connecticut is 0.00% versus 99.32% in New Canaan.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber 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 fiber 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
- Scotts Corners, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Wilton, CT: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Norwalk, CT: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Darien, CT: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Pound Ridge, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Cannondale, CT: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Stamford, CT: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- South Salem, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Westport, CT: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Bedford, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Hatfield, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Germantown, WI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Glastonbury, CT: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Glen Avon, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Gloversville, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Grain Valley, MO: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Grand Island, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Granite Bay, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Greenfield, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Greenwood, MS: less fiber coverage, slower speeds