Glastonbury Center, CT High Speed Internet Service

Glastonbury Center, CT has a total of 4 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 4 internet service options in Glastonbury Center. 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 Glastonbury Center is Cox. A summary of all the results:

Rank Provider Tech Max Download Speed Max Upload Speed Availability
1CoxCable, Fiber1000 Mbps1000 Mbps98.6%
2FrontierDSL, Fiber115 Mbps115 Mbps100.0%
3ViaSatSatellite100 Mbps3 Mbps100%
4HughesNetSatellite25 Mbps3 Mbps100%
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Glastonbury Center CT Internet Access Options

More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in Glastonbury Center which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

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Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Glastonbury Center are compared to Hartford County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Connecticut overall?
Average download speeds in Glastonbury Center of 32.3 Mbps are slower than the Hartford County average download speeds and slower than the statewide average for Connecticut.

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Glastonbury Center Internet Access Facts

  • The average upload speed in Glastonbury Center is 7.19 Mbps. This is 43.4% slower than the average in Connecticut and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps

  • The average download speed in Glastonbury Center is 13.7% slower than the Hartford County average and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

  • The average upload speed in Glastonbury Center is 7.19 Mbps. This is 40.1% slower than the Hartford County average and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps

  • Cable internet is available to 98.9% of Hartford County residents

  • Fiber optic internet is available to 18.2% of Hartford County residents

  • The average internet download speed in Hartford County is 37.42 Mbps based upon 2415072 samples taken in the past year

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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 Glastonbury Center 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 Cox as the top provider for Glastonbury Center, Connecticut.

Who has the fastest internet service in Glastonbury Center?

Cox with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Glastonbury Center.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Glastonbury Center, Connecticut?

The following zip codes were used: 6033

How do the internet speeds in Glastonbury Center compare to other cities in Connecticut?

Click through to see how the Glastonbury Center broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: East Brooklyn, Groton, North Granby, Pemberwick, Somers, Suffield Depot, Winsted

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Glastonbury Center - 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.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 4 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Glastonbury Center, CT residents.

What is Mbps?

Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.

What is fiber internet service?

Fiber internet service transmits data by sending pulses of light over thin glass fiber optic cable. In most cases fiber internet service download speeds will be faster than cable or DSL, however, fiber service is limited with less than half of Americans living in an area with fiber coverage.




Glastonbury Center 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.


Cox

  • 250+ channels
  • Contour voice remote control
  • Customizable add-ons
  • Make your TV content portable with the Contour app app
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DISH

  • 290+ channels
  • Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
  • 4 video package tiers
  • Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR
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Hulu Live TV

  • 75+ channels
  • Access to premium Hulu originals
  • Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
  • 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
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YouTube TV

  • 85+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
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DIRECTV stream

  • 140+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network and sports coverage
  • Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
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fuboTV

  • 180+ channels
  • 1000 hours of cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages
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