Best Internet Providers in West River, New Haven, CT
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in West River, New Haven, CT
West River has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 West River.
Ranks compare West River with the 17 neighborhoods in New Haven.
The Best Internet in West River, New Haven, CT at a Glance
West River 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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Fiber
EarthLink
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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.
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Who is the Best Internet Provider in West River, New Haven, CT?
XFINITY from Comcast is the highest-rated internet provider in West River based on 76 Connecticut customer reviews, and GoNetspeed has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in West River?
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 West River, New Haven
How West River Compares to the Rest of New Haven
West River's report card score is 4th of 17 and its connectivity index is 17th of 17.
| Measure | West River | Rank among neighborhoods in New Haven | New Haven | New Haven County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 99.6% | 5th of 17 | 93.4% | 93.4% | 71.5% | Amity and East Rock (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 6,957 Mbps | 3rd of 17 | 6,660 Mbps | 6,660 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Beaver Hills and East Rock (7,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.8 | 7th of 17 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 7.1 | Edgewood (7.7) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | 10th of 17 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | West Rock (5.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | Tied 14th of 17 | 14% | 14% | 15% | Wooster Square (27%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 87% | 17th of 17 | 95% | 95% | 96% | Downtown New Haven and Prospect Hill (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 84% | 16th of 17 | 92% | 92% | 91% | Wooster Square (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 63% | 17th of 17 | 79% | 79% | 76% | Westville (88%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 63% | 16th of 17 | 80% | 80% | 81% | Downtown New Haven and Prospect Hill (96%) |
| Median household income | $29,017 | 17th of 17 | $97,633 | $97,633 | $93,246 | Westville ($115,169) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 23% | Tied 8th of 17 | 17% | 17% | 16% | Downtown New Haven (63%) |
Fiber reaches 99.6% of homes in West River, against 93.4% across New Haven and 93.4% across New Haven County. Households in West River are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $29,017 (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 West River
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in West River?
Frontier Fiber in West River, New Haven, CT
Availability:
98.7%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 98.7% of West River homes. Across the neighborhood, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
GoNetspeed Fiber in West River, New Haven, CT
Availability:
79.7%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
GoNetspeed offers Fiber service to 79.7% of West River 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 West River?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in West River, New Haven, CT
Availability:
97.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.3% of West River homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 37 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 5.6 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in West River, New Haven, CT
Availability:
92.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.7% of West River homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 43 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 7.1 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in West River, New Haven, CT
Availability:
92.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.7% of West River homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 43 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 7.1 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in West River, New Haven, CT
Availability:
45.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
96 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 45.9% of West River homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 96 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 9.6 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in West River?
XFINITY Cable in West River, New Haven, CT
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,810 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.6% of West River homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,810 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 199 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in West River?
Frontier DSL in West River, New Haven, CT
Availability:
75.2%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 75.2% of West River homes. Across the neighborhood, 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 2.6 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in West River from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
How West River Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to West River that have their own pages are all within 2 miles. Among them, Newhallville has the most homes with fiber (99.8%) and Downtown New Haven the fewest (17.8%); West River has 99.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West River (this page) | 4,298 | 99.6% | 6,957 Mbps | 6.8 | A- | 35/100 |
| Hill | 14,929 | 93.3% | 6,691 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 54/100 |
| Downtown New Haven | 10,171 | 17.8% | 3,147 Mbps | 5.3 | C | 69/100 |
| Newhallville | 7,614 | 99.8% | 6,907 Mbps | 7.2 | A | 47/100 |
| Westville | 7,410 | 99.1% | 6,956 Mbps | 6.5 | A- | 72/100 |
| Dixwell | 6,269 | 82.7% | 5,635 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 57/100 |
| Beaver Hills | 5,373 | 99.8% | 7,000 Mbps | 7.5 | A | 75/100 |
| Dwight | 5,273 | 95.7% | 6,859 Mbps | 7.4 | A- | 45/100 |
| Prospect Hill | 4,621 | 77.2% | 5,081 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 66/100 |
| Edgewood | 4,478 | 95.7% | 6,787 Mbps | 7.7 | A- | 81/100 |
| Wooster Square | 3,175 | 68.2% | 5,249 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 73/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in West River?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the neighborhood comes from Frontier Communications.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in West River
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| GoNetspeed | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for West River Internet Providers
Based on 76 reviews from Connecticut internet customers, XFINITY from Comcast is the best internet service provider for West River residents. XFINITY from Comcast was rated at an average of 3.27 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Frontier Communications wins for second-place in Connecticut, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 98.7% coverage in West River.
At a national level, based on 4803 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 West River Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in West River, Connecticut, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | West River Overall | Connecticut Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | (1) | (14) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (44) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| GoNetspeed |  (0) | (8) | (23) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (816) | 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 West River
Based on data reported by West River 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 West River. 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.
Additionally, actual customers 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.
| ISP / Tech Type | West River Speed | Connecticut Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier |  (1) | (14) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| GoNetspeed | (0) | (8) | (23) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY |  (1) | (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 |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in West River?
Of the providers in West River, customers rate Frontier Communications the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in West River 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.
Frontier Communications is rated 4.00 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 West River, Connecticut, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in West River
| ISP / Tech Type | West River Affordability | Connecticut Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | (1) | (14) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| GoNetspeed | (0) | (8) | (23) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (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
Powerbooter
Frontier Fiber
June 08, 2023 Was recently upgraded from old DSL to new fiber. Installers came on time, explained everything well, and finished promptly. The speed of downloads is noticeably better and streaming doesn't buffer as it occasionally did before. My bill is only a couple dollars more and I was not charged for installation. All in all I am pleased with upgrade.
A New Haven, CT Customer
XFINITY Cable
February 28, 2023 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
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Which ISP Should You Choose in West River?
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 West River is XFINITY.
- 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 West River is Frontier.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in West River, available to 99.6% 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.