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Internet Providers in Southport, Connecticut

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Home Internet in Southport, CT

  • 1. Optimum
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 22.6%
    Southport speed tests confirm high speeds for Optimum
  • 2. EarthLink
    Download Speeds:
    500 Mbps - 2 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 64.4%
  • 3. Frontier
    Download Speeds:
    200 Mbps - 5 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 65%
  • 4. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 7%
  • 6. GoNetspeed
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 74.2%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 44.8%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 28.6%

Best Internet Providers in Southport, CT

If you're in Southport, Connecticut, and looking for a reliable internet provider, Optimum Internet won't disappoint. With a mix of cable and fiber connections, it achieves a jaw-dropping maximum download speed of 5 Gbps. This high speed is perfect for serious internet users - think online gamers, prolific streamers, and bustling households. The basic plan starts at a modest $40 per month, catering to those who need speed on a budget. Plus, Optimum is available to 96% of Southport, ensuring almost every resident can enjoy their services.

But suppose your needs go beyond speed and budget, and your top priority is coverage that hits everywhere in Southport. In that case, Viasat Internet and Hughesnet are your go-to providers. Both offer satellite services that reach every inch of Southport, guaranteeing 100% coverage. Viasat provides a commendable maximum download speed of 30 Mbps for a starting monthly fee of $49.99, a great match for moderate internet users who need complete coverage. Hughesnet offers similar satellite services with a respectable download speed of 25 Mbps at the same monthly rate. Although their speeds might not match those of fiber or cable, both Viasat and Hughesnet are dependable choices for places where wired services aren't as efficient.

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
  • AT&T
  • Always ON
28.63%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Frontier
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Optimum
  • EarthLink
  • GoNetspeed
74.18%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Southport, CT

Provider Connection Types in Southport, CT

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Southport, CT
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
22.18%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
95.5%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
85.95%

List of Internet Providers in Southport, CT

Provider Type Top Speed
Optimum Cable, Fiber 5 Gbps
EarthLink Fiber 5 Gbps
Frontier DSL, Fiber 200 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
AT&T 5G Internet 25 Mbps
GoNetspeed Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Southport, CT

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Optimum $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 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. DSL, Fiber
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
AT&T Internet Air $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
GoNetspeed $39.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
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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