Best Internet Providers in Manchester, CT
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Manchester, CT
Manchester has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Manchester.
Ranks compare Manchester with the 1,383 US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Manchester, CT at a Glance
Manchester Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Cox
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
GoNetspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city 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 Manchester ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Manchester, CT?
GoNetspeed is the best internet provider in Manchester 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 Manchester, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. GoNetspeed is an option for 44.78% of the city.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Manchester?
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 Manchester
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- Cox - cable coverage map
- GoNetspeed - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Cox - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
How Manchester Compares to Places Its Size
Manchester's report card score is in the top 32% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 47%.
| Measure | Manchester | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | Hartford County | Connecticut | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 90.1% | top 39% | 92.0% | 93.9% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 6,411 Mbps | top 13% | 6,589 Mbps | 6,892 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.7 | bottom 39% | 6.8 | 6.8 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | bottom 41% | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 14% | top 46% | 16% | 16% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 32% | 95% | 96% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 93% | top 48% | 92% | 93% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 81% | top 44% | 79% | 80% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 82% | bottom 45% | 81% | 83% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $89,656 | bottom 47% | $106,079 | $111,414 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 47% | 16% | 16% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 90.1% of homes in Manchester, against 92.0% across Hartford County and 93.9% across Connecticut. Households in Manchester are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 14% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $89,656 (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 Manchester
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Manchester?
Frontier Fiber in Manchester, CT
Availability:
88.2%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 88.2% of Manchester homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
GoNetspeed Fiber in Manchester, CT
Availability:
44.8%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
GoNetspeed offers Fiber service to 44.8% of Manchester homes. Across the city, GoNetspeed Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Cox Fiber in Manchester, CT
Availability:
4.9%
Customer Rating:
(54)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Fiber service to 4.9% of Manchester homes. Across the city, Cox Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Manchester?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Manchester, CT
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.3% of Manchester homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 53 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 9.4 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Manchester, CT
Availability:
94.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.5% of Manchester homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 48 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 8.2 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Manchester, CT
Availability:
94.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.5% of Manchester homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 48 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 8.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Manchester, CT
Availability:
89.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
227 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.6% of Manchester homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 227 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Manchester?
Cox Cable in Manchester, CT
Availability:
99.5%
Customer Rating:
(399)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 99.5% of Manchester homes. Across the city, Cox Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
XFINITY Cable in Manchester, CT
Availability:
2.6%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 2.6% of Manchester homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Manchester?
Frontier DSL in Manchester, CT
Availability:
51.3%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 51.3% of Manchester homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 43 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 2.7 Mbps throughout the city. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Manchester from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Manchester by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 86.2% of homes in Keeney to 100.0% in Highland Park. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Manchester
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Side Hartford | 4,930 | 93.2% | 6,647 Mbps | 6.9 | A- | 62/100 |
| Highland Park | 4,794 | 100.0% | 7,000 Mbps | 6.1 | A- | 74/100 |
| Keeney | 4,435 | 86.2% | 6,303 Mbps | 6.4 | B+ | 80/100 |
| Center | 4,430 | 99.0% | 6,931 Mbps | 6.8 | A- | 53/100 |
| Verplanck | 3,324 | 93.6% | 6,665 Mbps | 7.4 | A- | 59/100 |
ZIP codes in Manchester
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06040 | 35,714 | 90.2% | 6,423 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 70/100 |
How Manchester Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Manchester that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Rockville has the most homes with fiber (98.2%) and Oakland the fewest (83.5%); Manchester has 90.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester (this page) | 35,273 | 90.1% | 6,411 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 70/100 |
| East Hartford | 50,926 | 94.9% | 6,738 Mbps | 7.2 | A- | 61/100 |
| South Windsor | 26,580 | 92.8% | 6,628 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 84/100 |
| Oakland | 24,064 | 83.5% | 6,166 Mbps | 7.2 | B+ | 66/100 |
| Vernon-Rockville | 22,904 | 97.5% | 6,863 Mbps | 7.2 | A- | 68/100 |
| Glastonbury | 21,006 | 93.9% | 6,288 Mbps | 7.1 | A- | 88/100 |
| Glastonbury Center | 8,208 | 96.6% | 6,726 Mbps | 7.3 | A- | 70/100 |
| Rockville | 7,615 | 98.2% | 6,514 Mbps | 6.6 | A- | 36/100 |
| Bolton | 5,855 | 97.2% | 6,867 Mbps | 5.7 | B+ | 81/100 |
| East Windsor Hill | 225 | 100.0% | 7,000 Mbps | 6.2 | A- | 69/100 |
| Wilson | 110 | 85.5% | 6,273 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 70/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Manchester?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, 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 Manchester
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications | 2,000 |
| 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 Manchester. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Manchester Internet Providers
Based on 79 reviews from Connecticut internet customers, GoNetspeed is the best internet service provider for Manchester 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 99.3% coverage in Manchester.
At a national level, based on 5256 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 Manchester Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Manchester, Connecticut, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Manchester Overall | Connecticut Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GoNetspeed |  (0) | (8) | (23) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (3) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (1) | (14) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (44) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Manchester
Based on data reported by Manchester ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Manchester. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 6,282 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers 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 | Manchester Speed | Connecticut Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GoNetspeed | (0) | (8) | (23) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (44) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (3) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (1) | (14) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Manchester?
Of the providers in Manchester, customers rate GoNetspeed the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Manchester where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Connecticut or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
GoNetspeed is rated 4.38 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Manchester, Connecticut, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Manchester
| ISP / Tech Type | Manchester Affordability | Connecticut Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GoNetspeed | (0) | (8) | (23) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier |  (1) | (14) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (3) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (44) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1051) | 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 Manchester?
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 Manchester 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 Manchester is GoNetspeed.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Cox Communications has the broadest coverage in Manchester, available to 99.7% 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.