8 Best Internet Providers in Torringford, Torrington, CT

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Above are the top 4 providers in Torringford, Torrington, 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 Torringford, Torrington, CT?

Frontier Communications is the best internet provider in Torringford based on Torrington 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 Torringford, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Frontier Communications is an option for 93.05% of the neighborhood.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Torringford

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Torringford Internet Providers

Based on 72 reviews from Torrington internet customers, Frontier Communications is the best internet service provider for Torringford residents. Frontier Communications was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Optimum wins for second-place in Torrington, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Torringford.

At a national level, based on 6263 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Torringford?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Frontier Communications. 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 Torringford

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Optimum	8,000 Mbps
	Frontier Communications	7,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	1,200 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 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 Torringford

Based on data reported by Torringford ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Optimum. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Torringford. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,570 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 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 Torringford?

Torrington 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. Optimum is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Torringford customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Torringford

Torringford 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 Torringford below, including the metrics used and how Torringford compares to the rest of Torrington and nation.

Torringford ISP Report Card: A

	Metric (hover for details)	Torringford	Connecticut	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Torringford that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	99.25%	98.34%	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.	7,740 Mbps	7,795 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 Torringford.	8.3	7.7	6.8

 

Torringford Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Torringford	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.	2.4	2.3	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.	13%	8%	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.	95%	93%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	94%	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.	80%	77%	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.	80%	77%	76%

Torringford ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Torringford is A, which is better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Torringford is high with a score of 68 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Torringford have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Torringford 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.

94% of Torringford households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 80% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% 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 80% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 80% subscribe to it. A large amount of Torringford 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 Torringford?

How Much Speed does a Torringford Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Torringford is 2.4, which is larger than the Torrington average of 2.3 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Torringford's average household income is $77,403 which is higher than the Torrington average of $74,875 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.

Torringford also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Torrington average of 13%. Additionally, 13% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 8% of residents in Torrington who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Torringford has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Torringford households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 86% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 89% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Torringford?

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

To see how Torringford 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 Torringford's A ISP Report Card and 68 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.