8 Best Internet Providers in Black Rock, Bridgeport, CT

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Above are the top 4 providers in Black Rock, Bridgeport, 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 Black Rock, Bridgeport, CT?

GoNetSpeed is the highest-rated internet provider in Black Rock based on 72 Bridgeport 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 Black Rock, Connecticut, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Black Rock

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Black Rock Internet Providers

Based on 72 reviews from Bridgeport internet customers, GoNetSpeed is the best internet service provider for Black Rock 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 Bridgeport, with 4.33 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Black Rock.

At a national level, based on 4546 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 Black Rock?

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, Optimum 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 Black Rock

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Optimum	8,000 Mbps
	Frontier Communications	7,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	1,200 Mbps
	GoNetSpeed	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Black Rock

Based on data reported by Black Rock ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Optimum. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Black Rock. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 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 Black Rock?

Bridgeport 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 Black Rock customers with an average price rating of 4.33 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Black Rock, Bridgeport, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Black Rock

Black Rock 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 Black Rock below, including the metrics used and how Black Rock compares to the rest of Bridgeport and nation.

Black Rock ISP Report Card: A+

	Metric (hover for details)	Black Rock	Connecticut	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Black Rock that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	100.00%	97.16%	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.	8,000 Mbps	7,493 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 Black Rock.	8.7	7.0	6.8

 

Black Rock Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Black Rock	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.	2.2	2.7	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.	16%	18%	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.	96%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	92%	93%	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.	83%	82%	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.	83%	83%	76%

Black Rock ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Black Rock is A+, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Black Rock is high with a score of 67 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Black Rock have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Black Rock 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.

92% of Black Rock households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 83% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 83% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 83% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Black Rock 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 Black Rock?

How Much Speed does a Black Rock Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Black Rock is 2.2, which is smaller than the Bridgeport average of 2.7 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Black Rock's average household income is $73,907 which is much lower than the Bridgeport average of $133,279 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Black Rock also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Bridgeport average of 17%. Additionally, 16% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 18% of residents in Bridgeport who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Black Rock has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Black Rock households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 89% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Black Rock?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Black Rock?

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 Black Rock is GoNetSpeed.
• The fastest internet provider should be Optimum. 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 Black Rock is GoNetSpeed.
• Optimum, T-Mobile Home Internet, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Black Rock, 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 Black Rock compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Black Rock 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 Black Rock's A+ ISP Report Card and 67 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

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