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Internet Providers in Portland, Connecticut

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Home Internet in Portland, CT

  • 1. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 98.6%
    Portland speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 2. EarthLink
    Download Speeds:
    500 Mbps - 2 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 81.6%
  • 3. Frontier
    Download Speeds:
    200 Mbps - 5 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 83.3%
  • 4. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 41.1%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 18.2%

Best Internet Providers in Portland, CT

For residents of Portland, Connecticut, who have access to it, Xfinity is the top internet service provider. This powerhouse provides a 99% coverage rate throughout the town with its cable connection, which boasts a max download speed of up to 2 Gbps. At a reasonable starting price of $35 a month, Xfinity delivers fast, comprehensive, and reliable internet service.

Alternatives are available, such as Frontier and Viasat Internet. Frontier sits in the second spot, garnering a 70% coverage rate with its DSL and fiber connection options. It provides download speeds that range from 500 Mbps up to an impressive 5 Gbps starting at $49.99 a month. Viasat, on the other hand, covers every inch of Portland with its satellite connection. However, its maximum download speed is significantly lower at 30 Mbps, but its pricing starts at the same rate as that of Frontier at $49.99 a month.

Assessing the overall internet accessibility in Portland, the town boasts 11% for DSL, 99% for cable, 70% for fiber, 30% for fixed wireless, and 100% for satellite. Each occupant's distinctive needs are catered to by the unique benefits provided by each of these respective service providers.

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
18.21%
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
  • Xfinity
  • EarthLink
98.56%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Portland, CT

Provider Connection Types in Portland, CT

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Portland, CT
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
11.39%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
98.89%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
69.63000000000001%

List of Internet Providers in Portland, CT

Provider Type Top Speed
Xfinity Cable 2 Gbps
EarthLink Fiber 5 Gbps
Frontier DSL, Fiber 200 Mbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Portland, CT

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
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. DSL, 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
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
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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