In Waterside there are 8 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 7,964 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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8 Internet Service Providers in Waterside
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 Waterside are not shown.
Waterside 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 100.00% of Waterside. 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 Optimum. Now you can call companies in Waterside with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Waterside?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Waterside.
Internet Speed Key
The average Waterside home can get up to 7,964 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 8,000 Mbps, which 99.54% 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 Waterside.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Waterside, and slower in the north areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Waterside?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Waterside you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.54% of Waterside homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the neighborhood.
- 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 Waterside homes.
Internet Market Health in Waterside
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Waterside 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 Waterside based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 7.1 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.6 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 6.6 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Waterside internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Waterside homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, cable, and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Waterside internet customers who want faster speeds have between 2 and 7 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, Waterside is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Waterside, along with details on where in Waterside and at what speeds.
Optimum Fiber in Waterside, Stamford, CT
Optimum fiber coverage
About 99.54%, or 6,527 people, have Optimum fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Waterside area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Waterside.
Optimum fiber download speeds
Optimum is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Waterside. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Optimum fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Waterside. The fastest plan anyone in Waterside can order from Optimum goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all Waterside customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Optimum fiber upload speeds
In Waterside 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 Waterside fiber providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Waterside is up to 8,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Waterside, Stamford, CT
Optimum cable coverage
About 99.54%, or 6,527 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Waterside area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Waterside.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Waterside. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Waterside. The fastest plan anyone in Waterside can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Waterside customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Waterside 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 the fastest compared to other Waterside cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Waterside is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in Waterside, Stamford, CT
Frontier fiber coverage
About 90.68%, or 5,946 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Waterside area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Waterside.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Waterside. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Waterside. The fastest plan anyone in Waterside can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, and all Waterside customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Waterside 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 the slowest compared to other Waterside fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Waterside is up to 7,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Waterside, Stamford, CT
Frontier DSL coverage
About 66.31%, or 4,348 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the east, northwest, central, southeast, west, north, and south Waterside area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Waterside.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Waterside. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Waterside. The fastest plan anyone in Waterside can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Waterside customers is up to 35 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 5.1% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 17.8% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 6.3% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 4.6% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 66.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Waterside 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 Waterside DSL providers. Frontier offers 5 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Waterside is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 2.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 5.1% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 6.6% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 11.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 10.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 66.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Waterside, Stamford, CT
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 99.08%, or 6,497 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Waterside 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 Waterside.
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 Waterside. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Waterside. The fastest plan anyone in Waterside can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Waterside customers is up to 60 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 46.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 53.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Waterside 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 Waterside fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Waterside 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.
Show all upload speeds
- 46.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 53.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Waterside, Stamford, CT
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 97.25%, or 6,377 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Waterside area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Waterside.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Waterside. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Waterside. The fastest plan anyone in Waterside can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Waterside customers is up to 42 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 22.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 77.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Waterside 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 Waterside fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Waterside 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
- 22.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 77.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Waterside, Stamford, CT
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 97.25%, or 6,377 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Waterside area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Waterside.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Waterside. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Waterside. The fastest plan anyone in Waterside can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Waterside customers is up to 42 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 22.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 77.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Waterside 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 Waterside fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Waterside 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
- 22.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 77.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Waterside, Stamford, CT
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 55.51%, or 3,640 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the east, south, west, southeast, north, central, southwest, and northeast Waterside area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Waterside.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Waterside. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Waterside. The fastest plan anyone in Waterside can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Waterside customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Waterside 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 Waterside fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Waterside is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Waterside Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Waterside or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Waterside compare to the rest of Stamford?
Internet speeds in Waterside are comparable versus the average speeds in Stamford: 7,866 Mbps in Stamford versus 7,964 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Stamford is 99.80% versus 100.00% in Waterside.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Waterside 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- South End Stamford, Stamford, CT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- West Side, Stamford, CT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Downtown Stamford, Stamford, CT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ridgeway, Stamford, CT: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cove-East Side, Stamford, CT: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Glenbrook, Stamford, CT: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Belltown, Stamford, CT: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Turn of River, Stamford, CT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Springdale, Stamford, CT: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Newfield, Stamford, CT: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Barrington Park, Taylorsville, UT: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Woodstone, San Antonio, TX: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Woodlake, San Antonio, TX: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wildhorse, San Antonio, TX: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Urbana, Urbana, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- West Mesa, Albuquerque, NM: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- West End Theatre District, Allentown, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Weber, Iowa City, IA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Waterfront, Santa Barbara, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Warrendale, Waltham, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds