Internet providers in Manchester, CT

Internet in Manchester

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Manchester area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Manchester Residential Internet Coverage

The city of Manchester is home to over 58,000 residents and many businesses, which creates a high demand for reliable internet service. Depending on your speed needs, there are many options to consider.

Fiber internet is a high-speed option for urban centers. This service has been expanding across Manchester and other Connecticut cities. Currently, Frontier is available in outer Manchester neighborhoods like Hillstown and Highland Park.

AT&T has one of the most established networks in Manchester. Currently, AT&T offers both fiber and DSL service in this city. Service extends well beyond Manchester's city limits, making it easy for those living in suburban areas to get high-speed internet.

Through Xfinity, several key Manchester neighborhoods can access cable service. However, service is unavailable in some central and northwestern parts of the city. Excluded neighborhoods include Buckland and Tolland Turnpike.

The western half of Manchester has consistent internet coverage through Cox Communications. This company offers coverage as far east as Hartford and Oakland, with service stopping just short of Manchester Green.

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Average download speed
201.89 Mbps

Average upload speed
129.15 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
15.58 ms

Average jitter
18.76 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Manchester?

Cox Communications - High-quality equipment
Frontier - No-contract plans available
Verizon Home Internet - Fast upload and download speeds
Viasat - Widely available

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Summary of Manchester internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
Cox Communications	Fiber	2000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Cox Communications
Frontier	Fiber	5000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Frontier
Verizon Home Internet	5G Home	300 Mbps	4/5	View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
Viasat	Satellite	150 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Viasat