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Internet Providers in Northfield, Connecticut

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Home Internet in Northfield, CT

  • 1. Optimum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 14.5%
  • 2. EarthLink
    Download Speeds:
    500 Mbps - 2 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 16.6%
  • 3. Frontier
    Download Speeds:
    200 Mbps - 5 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 16.8%
  • 4. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 32.8%

Best Internet Providers in Northfield, CT

In Northfield, Connecticut, Viasat Internet ranks first among service providers. Using satellite connections, it covers the entire village, offering maximum download speeds up to 150 Mbps. This level of speed supports activities like streaming and video conferencing. However, its starting price of $119.99 per month may be steep for some.

HughesNet also provides full coverage in Northfield with its satellite connections. It delivers maximum speeds of 100 Mbps at a more affordable starting price of $49.99 per month. This makes HughesNet appealing to budget-conscious users seeking a balance between speed and cost.

Always ON delivers fixed wireless connections to only 32.80% of Northfield. It offers speeds up to 25 Mbps with a starting price of $60 per month. Though it presents a budget-friendly option, its limited coverage and lower speeds might not compete well with the more extensive satellite services from Viasat and HughesNet. Overall, satellite providers dominate Northfield's internet landscape with their widespread coverage and higher speeds, while Always ON serves as a more localized alternative.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Always ON
32.75%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Frontier
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Optimum
  • EarthLink
16.63%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Northfield, CT

Provider Connection Types in Northfield, CT

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Northfield, CT
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
19.41%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
92.94%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
0.38999999999999996%

List of Internet Providers in Northfield, CT

Provider Type Top Speed
Optimum Cable, Fiber 1 Gbps
EarthLink Fiber 5 Gbps
Frontier Fiber 200 Mbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Northfield, CT

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Optimum $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
EarthLink Fiber $59.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Frontier $29.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 200 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Real-world speeds are impacted by multiple factors and average speeds may be lower than advertised speeds. Fiber
Viasat Internet $119.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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