In the New Haven area there are 12 residential internet providers covering 98.48% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 6,368 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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12 Internet Service Providers in New Haven
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 New Haven area are not shown.
New Haven 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 98.48% of the New Haven 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 New Haven area with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in the New Haven area?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in the New Haven area.
Internet Speed Key
The average New Haven home can get up to 6,368 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 8,000 Mbps, which 9.00% 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 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the New Haven area.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of the New Haven area, and slower in the north areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in the New Haven area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the New Haven 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 86.04% of New Haven homes.
- Cable is fastest for 12.36% 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 1.52% of New Haven homes.
Internet Market Health in New Haven
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the the New Haven 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 New Haven area based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.5 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.6 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 6.0 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
New Haven internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 11 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, New Haven 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. New Haven internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 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 New Haven area is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the New Haven area, along with details on where in the New Haven area and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications Fiber in New Haven, CT
Frontier fiber coverage
About 85.74%, or 741,535 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire New Haven area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of the New Haven area.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the New Haven area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is above average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout the New Haven area. The fastest plan anyone in the New Haven 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 New Haven customers is up to 6,922 Mbps.
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- 96.3% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 3.5% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In the New Haven 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 New Haven 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 New Haven 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 6,922 Mbps.
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- 96.3% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 3.5% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in New Haven, CT
XFINITY cable coverage
About 79.00%, or 683,243 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire New Haven area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the New Haven area.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the New Haven area. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the New Haven area. The fastest plan anyone in the New Haven 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 New Haven customers is up to 1,863 Mbps.
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- 82.9% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 17.1% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In the New Haven 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 New Haven 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 New Haven 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 213 Mbps.
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- 82.9% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 17.1% up to 35.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in New Haven, CT
Frontier DSL coverage
About 69.72%, or 602,933 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire New Haven area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the New Haven area.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the New Haven area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout the New Haven area. The fastest plan anyone in the New Haven 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 New Haven customers is up to 32 Mbps.
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- 0.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 6.4% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 9.7% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 9.0% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 68.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In the New Haven 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 New Haven DSL providers. Frontier offers 7 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 New Haven 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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- 0.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 8.0 Mbps
- 6.4% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 8.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 13.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 68.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
GoNetSpeed Fiber in New Haven, CT
GoNetSpeed fiber coverage
About 35.74%, or 309,096 people, have GoNetSpeed fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, north, northwest, central, southwest, east, northeast, and south New Haven area. GoNetSpeed is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of the New Haven area.
GoNetSpeed fiber download speeds
GoNetSpeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the New Haven area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, GoNetSpeed fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the New Haven area. The fastest plan anyone in the New Haven area can order from GoNetSpeed goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all New Haven customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
GoNetSpeed fiber upload speeds
In the New Haven 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 New Haven fiber providers. GoNetSpeed offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the New Haven 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
Optimum Cable in New Haven, CT
Optimum cable coverage
About 9.50%, or 82,175 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east New Haven area. Optimum 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 New Haven area.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the New Haven area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the New Haven area. The fastest plan anyone in the New Haven area can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all New Haven customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In the New Haven 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 New Haven cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the New Haven area is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Fiber in New Haven, CT
XFINITY fiber coverage
About 9.03%, or 78,076 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, east, and south New Haven 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 the New Haven area.
XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds
XFINITY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the New Haven area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout the New Haven area. The fastest plan anyone in the New Haven 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 New Haven customers is up to 1,162 Mbps.
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- 14.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 9.3% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
- 76.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds
In the New Haven 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 New Haven fiber providers. XFINITY offers 3 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 New Haven 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 951 Mbps.
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- 94.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 4.3% up to 35.0 Mbps
Optimum Fiber in New Haven, CT
Optimum fiber coverage
About 9.00%, or 77,847 people, have Optimum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east New Haven area. Optimum 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 New Haven area.
Optimum fiber download speeds
Optimum is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the New Haven area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Optimum fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the New Haven area. The fastest plan anyone in the New Haven area can order from Optimum goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all New Haven customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Optimum fiber upload speeds
In the New Haven 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 New Haven fiber providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the New Haven 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
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in New Haven, CT
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 94.60%, or 818,092 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire New Haven 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 New Haven 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 New Haven 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 New Haven area. The fastest plan anyone in the New Haven 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 New Haven customers is up to 66 Mbps.
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- 55.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 44.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In the New Haven 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 New Haven 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 New Haven 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.
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- 55.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 44.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in New Haven, CT
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 82.20%, or 710,856 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire New Haven area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the New Haven area.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the New Haven 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 New Haven area. The fastest plan anyone in the New Haven 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 New Haven customers is up to 42 Mbps.
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- 22.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 77.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In the New Haven 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 New Haven 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 New Haven 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 6.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 22.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 77.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in New Haven, CT
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 82.20%, or 710,856 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire New Haven 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 New Haven area.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the New Haven 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 New Haven area. The fastest plan anyone in the New Haven 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 New Haven customers is up to 42 Mbps.
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- 22.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 77.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In the New Haven 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 New Haven 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 New Haven 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 6.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 22.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 77.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in New Haven, CT
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 67.22%, or 581,303 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire New Haven area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the New Haven area.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the New Haven area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the New Haven area. The fastest plan anyone in the New Haven area can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all New Haven customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In the New Haven 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 New Haven fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the New Haven area is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
New Haven Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the New Haven area or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in the New Haven area compare to the rest of Connecticut?
Internet speeds in the New Haven area are slower versus the average speeds in Connecticut: 6,732 Mbps in Connecticut versus 6,368 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Connecticut is 98.58% versus 98.48% in the New Haven area.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the New Haven 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
- East Haven, CT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Haven, CT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hamden, CT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Spring Glen, CT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Woodbridge, CT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Haven, CT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Orange, CT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Branford Center, CT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Branford, CT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Woodmont, CT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Allentown, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- El Paso, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- McAllen, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Knoxville, TN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Baton Rouge, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Oxnard, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sarasota, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Albany, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Columbia, SC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bakersfield, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds