7 Best Internet Providers in East Rock, New Haven, CT

Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings

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

All Providers

Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local East Rock ratings may vary and are shown below.

1. Internet Providers
   

 » 

2. New Haven
   

 » 

3. East Rock, New Haven, CT Internet Service Providers
   

Who is the Best Internet Provider in East Rock, New Haven, CT?

Frontier Communications is the best internet provider in East Rock based on New Haven customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Frontier Communications had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in East Rock, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Frontier Communications is an option for 85.98% of the neighborhood.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in East Rock, Connecticut, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in East Rock

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

Based on 63 reviews from New Haven internet customers, Frontier Communications is the best internet service provider for East Rock residents. Frontier Communications was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. XFINITY from Comcast wins for second-place in New Haven, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in East Rock.

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 East Rock?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in East Rock, the fastest internet in the neighborhood comes from Frontier Communications.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in East Rock

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Frontier Communications	7,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 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 East Rock

Based on data reported by East Rock 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 East Rock. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,178 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in East Rock?

New Haven customers rate Frontier Communications 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.

Frontier Communications received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. XFINITY from Comcast is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s East Rock customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in East Rock

East 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 East Rock below, including the metrics used and how East Rock compares to the rest of New Haven and nation.

East Rock ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	East Rock	Connecticut	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in East Rock that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	87.66%	89.54%	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.	4,483 Mbps	6,368 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 East Rock.	6.9	6.5	6.8

 

East Rock Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	East 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.	2.1	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.	22%	13%	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.	99%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	95%	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.	87%	78%	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.	87%	79%	76%

East Rock ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in East Rock is B+, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in East Rock is high with a score of 75 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in East Rock have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The East 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.

95% of East Rock households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 87% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 2% 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 87% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 87% subscribe to it. A very large amount of East 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 East Rock?

How Much Speed does a East Rock Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in East Rock is 2.1, which is smaller than the New Haven average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. East Rock's average household income is $84,651 which is about average for the New Haven average of $95,362 and higher than 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.

East Rock also has 31% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the New Haven average of 17%. Additionally, 22% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 13% of residents in New Haven who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of East Rock has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, East Rock households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 89% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 99% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in East Rock?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in East Rock?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in East Rock?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in East Rock?

Which ISP Should You Choose in East 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 East Rock is Frontier.
• The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Frontier Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in East Rock is Frontier.
• XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in East 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 East Rock compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how East 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 East Rock's B+ ISP Report Card and 75 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.