Best Internet Providers in West Side, Stamford, CT
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in West Side, Stamford, CT
West Side has 6 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 West Side.
Ranks compare West Side with the 12 neighborhoods in Stamford.
The Best Internet in West Side, Stamford, CT at a Glance
West Side Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Optimum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Frontier
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Fiber
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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 West Side ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in West Side, Stamford, CT?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in West Side based on Connecticut customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in West Side, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 99.61% of the neighborhood.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in West Side?
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 Side, Stamford
How West Side Compares to the Rest of Stamford
West Side's report card score is 5th of 12 and its connectivity index is 11th of 12.
| Measure | West Side | Rank among neighborhoods in Stamford | Stamford | Fairfield County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 99.6% | 7th of 12 | 98.4% | 97.3% | 71.5% | Belltown and Glenbrook and 3 more (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 7,982 Mbps | 6th of 12 | 7,891 Mbps | 7,553 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Glenbrook and Newfield and 2 more (8,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.5 | Tied 2nd of 12 | 7 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Belltown (7.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.2 | 1st of 12 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.7 | Leads; next is Cove-East Side (2.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | 12th of 12 | 19% | 20% | 15% | North Stamford (33%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | Tied 5th of 12 | 96% | 96% | 96% | Newfield and North Stamford and 1 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 90% | 12th of 12 | 94% | 94% | 91% | North Stamford (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 73% | 12th of 12 | 82% | 82% | 76% | Waterside (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 75% | 12th of 12 | 85% | 85% | 81% | North Stamford (97%) |
| Median household income | $77,098 | 12th of 12 | $118,932 | $136,343 | $93,246 | North Stamford ($202,112) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | Tied 5th of 12 | 14% | 17% | 16% | Belltown (20%) |
Fiber reaches 99.6% of homes in West Side, against 98.4% across Stamford and 97.3% across Fairfield County. Households in West Side are larger than the US average (3.2 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $77,098 (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 Side
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in West Side?
Frontier Fiber in West Side, Stamford, CT
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
6,992 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 99.3% of West Side homes. Across the neighborhood, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 6,992 Mbps, with speeds from 5,000 Mpbs up to 7,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Frontier Fiber. Frontier Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in West Side from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Optimum Fiber in West Side, Stamford, CT
Availability:
99.2%
Customer Rating:
(55)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Optimum offers Fiber service to 99.2% of West Side homes. Across the neighborhood, Optimum Fiber has speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in West Side?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in West Side, Stamford, CT
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.6% of West Side homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 58 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 10 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in West Side, Stamford, CT
Availability:
99.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
293 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.4% of West Side homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 293 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 20 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in West Side, Stamford, CT
Availability:
86.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.8% of West Side homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 47 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 8.1 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in West Side, Stamford, CT
Availability:
86.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.8% of West Side homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 47 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 8.1 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in West Side?
Optimum Cable in West Side, Stamford, CT
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 99.6% of West Side homes. Across the neighborhood, Optimum Cable has speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in West Side?
Frontier DSL in West Side, Stamford, CT
Availability:
75.7%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 75.7% of West Side homes. Across the neighborhood, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 34 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 2.1 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in West Side from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
How West Side Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to West Side that have their own pages are all within 4 miles. Among them, Springdale has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Downtown Stamford the fewest (93.4%); West Side has 99.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Side (this page) | 13,857 | 99.6% | 7,982 Mbps | 7.5 | A | 65/100 |
| Downtown Stamford | 22,806 | 93.4% | 7,531 Mbps | 6.8 | A- | 63/100 |
| Cove-East Side | 16,928 | 99.0% | 7,932 Mbps | 7 | A- | 71/100 |
| Glenbrook | 14,029 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 7.1 | A | 77/100 |
| Turn of River | 12,391 | 98.9% | 7,934 Mbps | 6.9 | A- | 83/100 |
| South End Stamford | 7,641 | 98.8% | 7,807 Mbps | 6.3 | A- | 68/100 |
| Springdale | 7,490 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 7.4 | A | 67/100 |
| Waterside | 6,557 | 99.5% | 7,964 Mbps | 7.1 | A | 92/100 |
| Ridgeway | 4,548 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 7.5 | A | 77/100 |
| Belltown | 4,533 | 100.0% | 7,977 Mbps | 7.6 | A | 87/100 |
| Newfield | 3,186 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 7.5 | A | 93/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in West Side?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. 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 West Side
| Optimum | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for West Side Internet Providers
Based on 33 reviews from Connecticut internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for West Side residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Connecticut, with 3.67 out of 5 stars and 99.4% coverage in West Side.
At a national level, based on 2680 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all West Side Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in West Side, Connecticut, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | West Side Overall | Connecticut Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (14) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (9) | (279) | 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 Side
Based on data reported by West Side ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Optimum. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in West Side. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,974 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 Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | West Side Speed | Connecticut Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (9) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (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 West Side?
Of the providers in West Side, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in West Side 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.67 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in West Side, Connecticut, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in West Side
| ISP / Tech Type | West Side Affordability | Connecticut Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (14) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (9) | (279) | 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 West Side?
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 Side is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Optimum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in West Side is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, Optimum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in West Side, 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.