In the Bridgeport area there are 11 residential internet providers covering 99.23% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 7,493 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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11 Internet Service Providers in Bridgeport
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 the Bridgeport area are not shown.
Bridgeport Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 99.23% of the Bridgeport area. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Frontier. Now you can call companies in the Bridgeport area with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in the Bridgeport area?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in the Bridgeport area.
Internet Speed Key
The average Bridgeport home can get up to 7,493 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 8,000 Mbps, which 68.11% 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 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Bridgeport area.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of the Bridgeport area, and slower in the south areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in the Bridgeport area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Bridgeport area you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 97.11% of Bridgeport homes.
- Cable is fastest for 2.03% 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 Bridgeport homes.
Internet Market Health in Bridgeport
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the the Bridgeport area internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in the Bridgeport area based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 7.0 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.6 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 6.5 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Bridgeport internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 12 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Bridgeport homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fiber, fixed wireless, and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Bridgeport internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 11 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, the Bridgeport area is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Bridgeport area, along with details on where in the Bridgeport area and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications Fiber in Bridgeport, CT
Frontier fiber coverage
About 89.06%, or 852,687 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bridgeport area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of the Bridgeport area.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Bridgeport area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is above average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout the Bridgeport area. The fastest plan anyone in the Bridgeport area can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Bridgeport customers is up to 6,935 Mbps.
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- 97.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In the Bridgeport area 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 Bridgeport fiber 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 the Bridgeport area is up to 7,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 6,935 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 97.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Bridgeport, CT
Optimum cable coverage
About 69.84%, or 668,701 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bridgeport area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Bridgeport area.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Bridgeport area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Bridgeport area. The fastest plan anyone in the Bridgeport area can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Bridgeport customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In the Bridgeport area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Optimum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Bridgeport cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Bridgeport area is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Optimum Fiber in Bridgeport, CT
Optimum fiber coverage
About 68.11%, or 652,091 people, have Optimum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bridgeport area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Bridgeport area.
Optimum fiber download speeds
Optimum is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Bridgeport area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Optimum fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Bridgeport area. The fastest plan anyone in the Bridgeport area can order from Optimum goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all Bridgeport customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Optimum fiber upload speeds
In the Bridgeport area 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 Bridgeport fiber providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Bridgeport area is up to 8,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Bridgeport, CT
Frontier DSL coverage
About 62.96%, or 602,819 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bridgeport area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of the Bridgeport area.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Bridgeport area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout the Bridgeport area. The fastest plan anyone in the Bridgeport area can order from Frontier goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Bridgeport customers is up to 31 Mbps.
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- 0.2% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 5.8% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 9.8% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 8.0% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 70.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In the Bridgeport area 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 Bridgeport DSL providers. Frontier offers 8 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 the Bridgeport area is up to 200 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 2.4 Mbps.
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- 0.2% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 8.0 Mbps
- 5.7% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 9.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 11.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 70.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Fiber in Bridgeport, CT
XFINITY fiber coverage
About 28.21%, or 270,092 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bridgeport area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of the Bridgeport area.
XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds
XFINITY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Bridgeport area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout the Bridgeport area. The fastest plan anyone in the Bridgeport area can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Bridgeport customers is up to 1,112 Mbps.
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- 0.2% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 55.4% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
- 44.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds
In the Bridgeport area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY fiber. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Bridgeport fiber providers. XFINITY 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 the Bridgeport area is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 556 Mbps.
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- 54.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 46.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Bridgeport, CT
XFINITY cable coverage
About 21.78%, or 208,488 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, east, northwest, west, south, southwest, and southeast Bridgeport area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of the Bridgeport area.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Bridgeport area. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout the Bridgeport area. The fastest plan anyone in the Bridgeport area can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Bridgeport customers is up to 1,822 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 78.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 20.9% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In the Bridgeport area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bridgeport cable providers. XFINITY 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 the Bridgeport area is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 203 Mbps.
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- 78.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 22.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
GoNetSpeed Fiber in Bridgeport, CT
GoNetSpeed fiber coverage
About 21.07%, or 201,717 people, have GoNetSpeed fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, southwest, north, west, south, and central Bridgeport area. GoNetSpeed is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of the Bridgeport area.
GoNetSpeed fiber download speeds
GoNetSpeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Bridgeport area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, GoNetSpeed fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Bridgeport area. The fastest plan anyone in the Bridgeport area can order from GoNetSpeed goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Bridgeport customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
GoNetSpeed fiber upload speeds
In the Bridgeport area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for GoNetSpeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, GoNetSpeed is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Bridgeport fiber providers. GoNetSpeed offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Bridgeport area is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Bridgeport, CT
Spectrum cable coverage
About 13.88%, or 132,891 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, northwest, and northeast Bridgeport area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Bridgeport area.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Bridgeport area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Bridgeport area. The fastest plan anyone in the Bridgeport area can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Bridgeport customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In the Bridgeport area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Bridgeport cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Bridgeport area is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Bridgeport, CT
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 91.27%, or 873,877 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bridgeport area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of the Bridgeport area.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Bridgeport area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Bridgeport area. The fastest plan anyone in the Bridgeport area can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Bridgeport customers is up to 61 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 48.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 51.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Bridgeport area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Bridgeport fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 the Bridgeport area is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 11 Mbps.
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- 48.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 51.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Bridgeport, CT
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 81.54%, or 780,652 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bridgeport area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Bridgeport area.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Bridgeport area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Bridgeport area. The fastest plan anyone in the Bridgeport area can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Bridgeport customers is up to 43 Mbps.
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- 24.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 75.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Bridgeport area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Bridgeport fixed wireless providers. EarthLink 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 the Bridgeport area is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 7.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 24.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 75.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Bridgeport, CT
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 81.54%, or 780,652 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bridgeport area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Bridgeport area.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Bridgeport area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Bridgeport area. The fastest plan anyone in the Bridgeport area can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Bridgeport customers is up to 43 Mbps.
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- 24.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 75.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Bridgeport area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Bridgeport fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 the Bridgeport area is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 7.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 24.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 75.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Bridgeport, CT
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 54.45%, or 521,362 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bridgeport area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of the Bridgeport area.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Bridgeport area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Bridgeport area. The fastest plan anyone in the Bridgeport area can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Bridgeport customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Bridgeport area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Bridgeport fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Bridgeport area is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Bridgeport Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Bridgeport area or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in the Bridgeport area compare to the rest of Connecticut?
Internet speeds in the Bridgeport area are faster versus the average speeds in Connecticut: 6,732 Mbps in Connecticut versus 7,493 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Connecticut is 98.58% versus 99.23% in the Bridgeport area.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Bridgeport area are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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
- Fairfield, CT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Southport, CT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Easton, CT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Milford, CT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Westport, CT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Shelton, CT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Weston, CT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Monroe, CT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
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- Fresno, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tulsa, OK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Albany, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Honolulu, HI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tucson, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds