7 Best Internet Providers in Barry Square, Hartford, CT

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Above are the top 4 providers in Barry Square, Hartford, CT for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Barry Square, Hartford, CT?

GoNetSpeed is the highest-rated internet provider in Barry Square based on 63 Hartford customer reviews, and GoNetSpeed has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Barry Square, Connecticut, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Barry Square

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Barry Square Internet Providers

Based on 63 reviews from Hartford internet customers, GoNetSpeed is the best internet service provider for Barry Square residents. GoNetSpeed was rated at an average of 4.63 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Hartford, with 4.33 out of 5 stars and 91.7% coverage in Barry Square.

At a national level, based on 4300 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, GoNetSpeed is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.21 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Barry Square?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by GoNetSpeed. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Frontier Communications should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Barry Square

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Frontier Communications	7,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	GoNetSpeed	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	1,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Barry Square

Based on data reported by Barry Square ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Barry Square. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 6,201 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the neighborhood rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with GoNetSpeed. This indicates GoNetSpeed reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Barry Square?

Hartford customers rate GoNetSpeed as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

GoNetSpeed received a local rating of 4.38 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Barry Square customers with an average price rating of 4.33 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Barry Square, Hartford, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Barry Square

Barry Square Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the neighborhood and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Barry Square below, including the metrics used and how Barry Square compares to the rest of Hartford and nation.

Barry Square ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Barry Square	Connecticut	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Barry Square that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	78.05%	90.70%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	6,197 Mbps	6,421 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Barry Square.	6.7	6.4	6.8

 

Barry Square Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Barry Square	Connecticut	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.5	2.5	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	11%	15%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	94%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	82%	91%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	60%	79%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	66%	81%	76%

Barry Square ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Barry Square is B+, which is comparable to other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Barry Square is high with a score of 46 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Barry Square have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Barry Square ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

82% of Barry Square households have an internet connection despite having 91.65% availability. 60% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 5% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 60% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 66% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Barry Square residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Neighborhoods Compare to Barry Square?

How Much Speed does a Barry Square Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Barry Square is 2.5, which is larger than the Hartford average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Barry Square's average household income is $43,786 which is much lower than the Hartford average of $105,129 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Barry Square also has 31% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Hartford average of 17%. Additionally, 11% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 15% of residents in Hartford who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Barry Square has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Barry Square households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 56% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Barry Square?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Barry Square?

The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:

• The best all-around internet service provider in Barry Square is GoNetSpeed.
• The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, GoNetSpeed may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Barry Square is GoNetSpeed.
• Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Barry Square, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Barry Square compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Barry Square stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Barry Square's B+ ISP Report Card and 46 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.