Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
Plan | Starting price | Max download speed | Monthly equipment fee |
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Xfinity Connect More Read full review | $34 | 300Mbps | $15 (optional) |
Frontier Fiber 500 Read full review | $30 | 200Mbps | None |
GoNetspeed 500 | $50 | 500Mbps | None |
Verizon 5G Home Internet Read full review | $50 ($35 with eligible mobile plans) | 100Mbps | None |
T-Mobile Home Internet Read full review | $65 ($40-$50 with eligible mobile plans) | 245Mbps | None |
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Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
The best internet deals and the top promotions in Hartford depend on what discounts are available during that time. Most deals are short-lived, but we look frequently for the latest offers.
How many members of your household use the internet?
Hartford internet providers, such as Xfinity and T-Mobile Home Internet, may offer lower introductory pricing or perks such as streaming services and unlimited data for a limited time. Others, including Frontier Fiber, GoNetspeed and Verizon 5G Home Internet, run the same standard pricing year-round.
For a more extensive list of promos, check out our guide on the best internet deals.
Plan | Starting price | Max download speed | Max upload speed | Data cap | Connection type |
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Frontier Fiber 5 Gig Read full review | $130 | 5,000Mbps | 5,000Mbps | None | Fiber |
Frontier Fiber 2 Gig Read full review | $100 | 2,000Mbps | 2,000Mbps | None | Fiber |
Xfinity Gigabit x2 Read full review | $1000 | 2000Mbps | 206Mbps | None | Cable |
Frontier Fiber 1 Gig Read full review | $50 | 1,000Mbps | 1,000Mbps | None | Fiber |
GoNetspeed 1 Gig | $60 | 1,000Mbps | 1,000Mbps | None | Fiber |
Xfinity Gigabit Read full review | $50 | 1,000Mbps | 114Mbps | None | Cable |
Verizon 5G Home Plus Internet Read full review | $70 ($45 with eligible mobile plans) | 300Mbps | 20Mbps | None | Fixed wireless |
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Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
Most internet connection plans can now handle basic productivity and communication tasks. If you're looking for an internet plan that can accommodate videoconferencing, streaming video or gaming, you'll have a better experience with a more robust connection. Here's an overview of the recommended minimum download speeds for various applications, according to the Federal Communications Commission. Note that these are only guidelines and that internet speed, service and performance vary by connection type, provider and address.
For more information, refer to our guide on how much internet speed you really need.
Internet service providers are numerous and regional. Unlike the latest smartphone, laptop, router or kitchen tool, it’s impractical to personally test every ISP in a given city. What’s our approach? We start by researching the pricing, availability and speed information, drawing on our own historical ISP data, the provider sites and mapping information from the Federal Communications Commission at FCC.gov.
It doesn’t end there. We go to the FCC’s website to check our data and ensure we consider every ISP that provides service in an area. We also input local addresses on provider websites to find specific options for residents. We look at sources, including the American Customer Satisfaction Index and J.D. Power, to evaluate how happy customers are with an ISP’s service. ISP plans and prices are subject to frequent changes; all information provided is accurate as of publication.
Once we have this localized information, we ask three main questions:
The answers to those questions are often layered and complex, but the providers who come closest to “yes” on all three are the ones we recommend. When selecting the cheapest internet service, we look for the plans with the lowest monthly fee, although we also factor in things like price increases, equipment fees and contracts. Choosing the fastest internet service is relatively straightforward. We look at advertised upload and download speeds and consider real-world speed data from sources like Ookla and FCC reports.
To explore our process in more depth, visit our how we test ISPs page.
What is the best internet service provider in Hartford?
Frontier Fiber is the best internet service provider in Hartford. With plans ranging from 200 to 5,000Mbps starting at $30 to $130 per month with equipment and unlimited data included, the 100% fiber-optic provider offers the best value of any major ISP in the area.
Is fiber internet available in Hartford?
Around 30% of Hartford residences are serviceable for fiber-optic internet service, according to recent FCC data. Serviceability is greatest to the south and in the northwest portion of the city, around the University of Hartford, although fiber service can be found in random pockets throughout the city. Frontier Fiber is the largest fiber provider in Hartford, while GoNetspeed also offers fiber service to a smaller portion of Hartford households.
What is the cheapest internet provider in Hartford?
Xfinity has the cheapest internet plans in Hartford, with three plans priced lower than Frontier Fiber’s cheapest plan. They start at $35, $60 and $100 per month, offering speeds up to 300, 1000 and 2000Mbps, respectively. Depending on the plan, a contract may be required to get the lowest Xfinity pricing, and none includes equipment rental, which will add $15 to your monthly bill should you opt to rent.
Which internet provider in Hartford offers the fastest plan?
Frontier Fiber offers the fastest internet plan in Hartford with symmetrical upload and download speeds up to 5,000Mbps starting at $130 per month. Frontier’s next fastest plan, up to 2,000Mbps, is also faster than Xfinity’s speediest plan in Hartford, which tops out at 1,200Mbps. Frontier Fiber also has the advantage of symmetrical upload and download speed with every plan whereas Xfinity upload speeds are significantly slower than downloads.
Source: cnet.com