8 Best Internet Providers in Waterbury, CT

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Waterbury, CT?

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Waterbury

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

Based on 63 reviews from Connecticut internet customers, Frontier Communications is the best internet service provider for Waterbury residents. Frontier Communications was rated at an average of 3.36 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Optimum wins for second-place in Connecticut, with 3.11 out of 5 stars and 1.7% coverage in Waterbury.

At a national level, based on 4567 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, GoNetSpeed is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.27 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Waterbury?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Waterbury

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Optimum	8,000 Mbps
	Frontier Communications	7,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	GoNetSpeed	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Waterbury

Based on data reported by Waterbury ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Optimum. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Waterbury. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,565 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with XFINITY from Comcast. This indicates XFINITY reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Waterbury?

Connecticut customers rate Frontier Communications as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state 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 3.50 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 Waterbury customers with an average price rating of 2.56 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Waterbury

Waterbury 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 city 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 Waterbury below, including the metrics used and how Waterbury compares to the rest of Connecticut and nation.

Waterbury ISP Report Card: A-

	Metric (hover for details)	Waterbury	Connecticut	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Waterbury that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	93.47%	92.55%	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.	6,614 Mbps	6,732 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 Waterbury.	6.7	6.5	6.8

 

Waterbury Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Waterbury	Connecticut	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.5	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.	8%	15%	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.	91%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	82%	92%	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.	63%	80%	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.	63%	81%	76%

Waterbury ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Waterbury is A-, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Waterbury is high with a score of 43 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Waterbury have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Waterbury ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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.

82% of Waterbury households have an internet connection despite having 99.92% availability. 63% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 4% 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 63% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 63% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Waterbury 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 Cities Compare to Waterbury?

How Much Speed does a Waterbury Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Waterbury is 2.5, which is smaller than the Connecticut average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Waterbury's average household income is $57,362 which is much lower than the Connecticut average of $108,836 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Waterbury also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Connecticut average of 16%. Additionally, 8% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 15% of residents in Connecticut who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Waterbury has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Waterbury households are more technology-disengaged. 91% of households have some sort of computing device, 70% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 87% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Waterbury?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Waterbury?

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 Waterbury is Frontier.
• The fastest internet provider should be Optimum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, XFINITY from Comcast may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Waterbury is Frontier.
• XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Waterbury, 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 Waterbury compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Waterbury 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 Waterbury's A- ISP Report Card and 43 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

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