Who is our top ranked provider in New London CT? [Updated]

Best New London Internet Service Providers

New London, CT has a total of 5 options for high speed internet providers that meet the minimum broadband download speed of 25 Mbps. It can be understandably confusing when trying to determine which of these broadband providers to choose. Hopefully we can eliminate some of the guesswork for you by applying our ranking algorithm to those 5 internet service options in New London. The calculation we perform considers the download connection speed, upload connection speed, population covered and overall value provided by each company. Based upon that calculation, our top choice for New London is Acquisitions Cogeco Cable Holdings II. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Acquisitions Cogeco Cable Holdings II	Cable	1000 Mbps	50 Mbps	94.2%
2	Xfinity	Cable	987 Mbps	35 Mbps	90.7%
3	Frontier	DSL, Fiber	115 Mbps	115 Mbps	94.2%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

New London CT Internet Access Options

When it comes to high speed internet availability, download speeds and overall customer satisfaction, cities with more than a single provider more often than not lead in all of these categories.
Does New London have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:

Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in New London are compared to New London County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Connecticut overall?
Average download speeds in New London of 42.04 Mbps are faster than the New London County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for Connecticut.

New London Internet Access Facts

The average upload speed in New London is 5.71 Mbps. This is 6.2% slower than the New London County average and 50.8% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 98.8% of New London County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 12.3% of New London County residents
The average internet download speed in New London County is 27.81 Mbps based upon 482896 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in New London is 5.7% faster than the average in Connecticut and 29.8% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average internet download speed in New London is 42.04 Mbps based upon 51720 measurements taken in the last 12 months

Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of New London residents who have access to each of these technology types.

Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Acquisitions Cogeco Cable Holdings II as the top provider for New London, Connecticut.

How do the internet speeds in New London compare to other cities in Connecticut?

Click through to see how the New London broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Bethel, Canaan, Durham, Orange, Ridgefield, West Haven, West Simsbury

What download speed do I need to stream movies?

For HD movies and shows Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu all recommend a minimum of 5 Mbps. Streaming 4K/UHD content requires a minimum of 25 Mbps for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for New London, Connecticut?

The following zip codes were used: 06320, 06338 and 06375

Who has the fastest internet service in New London?

Acquisitions Cogeco Cable Holdings II with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in New London.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in New London - Frontier.

What is an internet data cap?

Some internet providers on their lowest end plans limit the amount of data that can be downloaded in a month. Like cellular phone plans, when that usage limit is hit, an additional charge is added to the customer's bill. Data caps are typically 1TB or more. In a month you could send 40,000 emails, streaming music 24 hours a data, surf the web 24 hours a day plus stream HD video 12 hours a day and still not hit a 1TB limit. Fewer than 10% of customers hit their data caps in a month.

What is fixed wireless internet service?

Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.

New London Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.