State Guide • Updated January 2026

Best Internet Providers in Connecticut

Connecticut is a battleground between Frontier Fiber (statewide expansion), GoNetspeed (new fiber), and incumbent cable giants Xfinity/Cox/Optimum. Competition is driving prices down and speeds up.

Best Overall
Frontier Fiber

Wins on reliability, speed consistency, and customer satisfaction ratings.

Fastest Speeds
Optimum

Delivers the highest peak download speeds available for residential connections.

Best Value
Cox

Offering the lowest starting price per Mbps or best contract-free terms.

Top Providers in Connecticut

Frontier Fiber

4.4/5

Starting at

$45/mo

Max Speeds

7 Gbps

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Pros

  • Aggressive fiber rollout
  • Symmetrical
  • Transparent pricing

Cons

  • Customer service legacy
  • DSL areas

GoNetspeed

4.8/5

Starting at

$50/mo

Max Speeds

2 Gbps

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Pros

  • 100% Fiber
  • No data caps
  • Local focus

Cons

  • Building coverage
  • Newer

Optimum

4.1/5

Starting at

$40/mo

Max Speeds

8 Gbps

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Pros

  • Fastest top speed
  • Value plans
  • Fiber & Coax

Cons

  • Service ratings
  • Price

Xfinity

4.1/5

Starting at

$35/mo

Max Speeds

1.2 Gbps

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Pros

  • Broad coverage
  • Fast downloads
  • Bundles

Cons

  • Contracts
  • Data caps

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