In the Hartford area there are 11 residential internet providers covering 98.12% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 6,421 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 Hartford
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 Hartford area are not shown.
Hartford 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
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Internet service is available in 98.12% of the Hartford 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 Hartford area with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in the Hartford area?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in the Hartford area.
Internet Speed Key
The average Hartford home can get up to 6,421 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 7,000 Mbps, which 82.71% 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 Hartford area.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of the Hartford area, and slower in the east areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in the Hartford area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Hartford 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 89.93% of Hartford homes.
- Cable is fastest for 7.78% 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 1.88% of Hartford homes.
Internet Market Health in Hartford
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the the Hartford 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 Hartford area based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.4 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.6 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.9 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Hartford internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Hartford homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fixed wireless, fiber, 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. Hartford internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 9 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 Hartford area is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Hartford area, along with details on where in the Hartford area and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications Fiber in Hartford, CT
Frontier fiber coverage
About 89.84%, or 1,090,288 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Hartford area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of the Hartford area.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Hartford area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout the Hartford area. The fastest plan anyone in the Hartford 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 Hartford customers is up to 6,841 Mbps.
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- 92.1% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 7.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In the Hartford area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Hartford 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 Hartford 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 6,841 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 92.1% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 7.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Hartford, CT
XFINITY cable coverage
About 66.74%, or 809,855 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Hartford area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Hartford area.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Hartford area. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Hartford area. The fastest plan anyone in the Hartford area can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Hartford customers is up to 1,944 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 93.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 7.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In the Hartford 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 Hartford 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 Hartford 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 235 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 93.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 7.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Hartford, CT
Frontier DSL coverage
About 65.55%, or 795,491 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Hartford area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Hartford area.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Hartford area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout the Hartford area. The fastest plan anyone in the Hartford 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 Hartford customers is up to 28 Mbps.
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- 0.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 8.8% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 4.5% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 9.1% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 72.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In the Hartford 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 Hartford 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 Hartford 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 2.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 8.0 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 7.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 11.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 72.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
GoNetSpeed Fiber in Hartford, CT
GoNetSpeed fiber coverage
About 43.65%, or 529,670 people, have GoNetSpeed fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, southeast, south, northwest, southwest, and east Hartford area. GoNetSpeed is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of the Hartford area.
GoNetSpeed fiber download speeds
GoNetSpeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Hartford area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, GoNetSpeed fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Hartford area. The fastest plan anyone in the Hartford area can order from GoNetSpeed goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Hartford customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
GoNetSpeed fiber upload speeds
In the Hartford area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for GoNetSpeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, GoNetSpeed is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Hartford fiber providers. GoNetSpeed offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Hartford area is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications Cable in Hartford, CT
Cox cable coverage
About 29.90%, or 362,792 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast and south Hartford area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of the Hartford area.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Hartford area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Hartford area. The fastest plan anyone in the Hartford area can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Hartford customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In the Hartford area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Cox cable. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Hartford cable providers. Cox 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 Hartford area is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Cox customers can get speeds up to 88 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 81.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 18.3% up to 35.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hartford, CT
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 94.60%, or 1,147,944 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Hartford 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 Hartford 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 Hartford 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 Hartford area. The fastest plan anyone in the Hartford 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 Hartford customers is up to 66 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 54.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 45.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Hartford 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 average compared to other Hartford 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 Hartford 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 12 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 54.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 45.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Hartford, CT
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 82.58%, or 1,002,169 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Hartford area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Hartford area.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Hartford 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 Hartford area. The fastest plan anyone in the Hartford 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 Hartford customers is up to 43 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 23.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 76.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Hartford 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 Hartford 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 Hartford 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 7.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 23.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 76.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Hartford, CT
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 82.58%, or 1,002,169 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Hartford 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 Hartford area.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Hartford 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 Hartford area. The fastest plan anyone in the Hartford 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 Hartford customers is up to 43 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 23.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 76.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Hartford 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 Hartford 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 Hartford 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 7.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 23.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 76.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Hartford, CT
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 65.49%, or 794,724 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Hartford area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Hartford area.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Hartford area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Hartford area. The fastest plan anyone in the Hartford area can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Hartford customers is up to 362 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 8.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 91.1% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Hartford 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 the fastest compared to other Hartford fixed wireless providers. Verizon 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 Hartford area is up to 75 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 25 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 8.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 91.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
Hartford Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Hartford area or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in the Hartford area compare to the rest of Connecticut?
Internet speeds in the Hartford area are slower versus the average speeds in Connecticut: 6,732 Mbps in Connecticut versus 6,421 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Connecticut is 98.58% versus 98.12% in the Hartford area.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Hartford 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
- West Hartford, CT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wilson, CT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- East Hartford, CT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wethersfield, CT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bloomfield, CT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Newington, CT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Glastonbury Center, CT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Windsor, CT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- East Windsor Hill, CT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rocky Hill, CT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Birmingham, AL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Salt Lake City, UT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Buffalo, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- New Orleans, LA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Louisville, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rochester, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Richmond, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Grand Rapids, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Memphis, TN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tucson, AZ: more internet coverage, slower speeds