Best Internet Providers in Highwood, Hamden, CT
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Highwood, Hamden, CT
Highwood has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Highwood.
The Best Internet in Highwood, Hamden, CT at a Glance
Highwood Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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Cable
Frontier
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Fiber
DSL
GoNetspeed
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Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
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 Highwood ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Highwood, Hamden, CT?
GoNetspeed is the best internet provider in Highwood based on Connecticut customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, GoNetspeed had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Highwood, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. GoNetspeed is an option for 100.00% of the neighborhood.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Highwood?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Highwood, Hamden
How Highwood Compares to the Rest of Hamden
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Highwood, against 87.2% across Hamden and 93.4% across New Haven County. Households in Highwood are larger than the US average (2.9 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $64,449 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Highwood
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Highwood?
Frontier Fiber in Highwood, Hamden, CT
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(115)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Highwood homes. Across the neighborhood, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
GoNetspeed Fiber in Highwood, Hamden, CT
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
GoNetspeed offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Highwood homes. Across the neighborhood, GoNetspeed Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Highwood?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Highwood, Hamden, CT
Availability:
93.4%
Customer Rating:
(336)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.4% of Highwood homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 45 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 7.4 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Highwood, Hamden, CT
Availability:
75.3%
Customer Rating:
(356)
Avg. Download Speed
184 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.3% of Highwood homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 184 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Highwood, Hamden, CT
Availability:
73.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.4% of Highwood homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 5.4 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Highwood, Hamden, CT
Availability:
73.4%
Customer Rating:
(201)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.4% of Highwood homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 5.4 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Highwood?
XFINITY Cable in Highwood, Hamden, CT
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(2062)
Avg. Download Speed
1,924 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 100.0% of Highwood homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,924 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 230 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Highwood?
Frontier DSL in Highwood, Hamden, CT
Availability:
92.5%
Customer Rating:
(57)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 92.5% of Highwood homes. Across the neighborhood, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 26 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 1.7 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Highwood from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
How Highwood Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Highwood that have their own pages are all within 2 miles. Among them, Spring Glen has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and West Rock (New Haven) the fewest (34.4%); Highwood has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Speed for most homes | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highwood (this page) | 4,729 | 100.0% | 7,000 Mbps | 7.1 | A | 63/100 |
| East Rock (New Haven) | 10,084 | 100.0% | 7,000 Mbps | 7.5 | A | 74/100 |
| Newhallville (New Haven) | 7,614 | 99.8% | 6,907 Mbps | 7.2 | A | 47/100 |
| Dixwell (New Haven) | 6,269 | 82.7% | 5,635 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 57/100 |
| Hamden Plains | 5,841 | 93.3% | 6,634 Mbps | 5.5 | B | 64/100 |
| Beaver Hills (New Haven) | 5,373 | 99.8% | 7,000 Mbps | 7.5 | A | 75/100 |
| West Rock (New Haven) | 4,894 | 34.4% | 4,194 Mbps | 4.7 | C | 66/100 |
| Pine Rock | 4,787 | 100.0% | 7,000 Mbps | 5.6 | A- | 78/100 |
| Prospect Hill (New Haven) | 4,621 | 77.2% | 5,081 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 66/100 |
| Edgewood (New Haven) | 4,478 | 95.7% | 6,787 Mbps | 7.7 | A- | 81/100 |
| Spring Glen | 3,629 | 100.0% | 7,000 Mbps | 6.1 | A- | 90/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Highwood?
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 Highwood
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| GoNetspeed | 2,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Highwood. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Highwood Internet Providers
Based on 76 reviews from Connecticut internet customers, GoNetspeed is the best internet service provider for Highwood 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 Connecticut, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 93.4% coverage in Highwood.
At a national level, based on 4738 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, GoNetspeed is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.26 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Highwood Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Highwood, Connecticut, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Highwood Overall | Connecticut Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GoNetspeed |  (0) | (8) | (23) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (336) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon |  (1) | (6) | (802) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (14) | (172) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (44) | (2358) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1032) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Highwood
Based on data reported by Highwood 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 Highwood. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,000 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 GoNetspeed. This indicates GoNetspeed reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Highwood Speed | Connecticut Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GoNetspeed | (0) | (8) | (23) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (6) | (802) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (44) | (2358) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (336) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (14) | (172) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1032) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) |  (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Highwood?
Connecticut customers rate GoNetspeed as the cheapest internet service provider in the 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 Highwood customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Highwood, Connecticut, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Highwood
| ISP / Tech Type | Highwood Affordability | Connecticut Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GoNetspeed | (0) | (8) | (23) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (336) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (6) | (802) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (14) | (172) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (44) | (2358) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1032) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Connecticut
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
XFINITY
August 02, 2026 spotty cell service for phone.
TK
XFINITY Cable
May 16, 2026 My internet provider is reliable and affordable.
A Rocky Hill, CT Customer
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless
May 16, 2026 A Hartford, CT Customer
XFINITY Cable
April 28, 2026 Overall Xfinity provided very fast internet. The key is having a router that supports the higher speeds. The area we have struggled with the most is the price. We have gone back and forth with customer service to get lower rates given the more competitive prices being offered by new market entrants. Unfortunately Xfinity won't budge and may soon lose our service as the competitors provide faster speeds at lower cost.
lyssa l
XFINITY Cable
April 26, 2026 I've been using Xfinity for about two years now, and overall, it's been a solid experience. I work remotely and stream a lot of content, and the 200 Mbps plan has been more than enough for my needs. Speeds are consistent, and I rarely experience outages. I especially appreciate the self-service tools in the Xfinity app—it makes managing my plan and checking for issues super easy.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Highwood?
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 Highwood 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 Highwood is GoNetspeed.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, HughesNet, GoNetspeed, and Frontier Communications has the broadest coverage in Highwood, available to 100.0% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.