Salmon Brook, CT High Speed Internet Service
Salmon Brook, 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 Salmon Brook. 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 Salmon Brook is Cox. A summary of all the results:
Rank | Provider | Tech | Max Download Speed | Max Upload Speed | Availability |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Cox | Cable | 1000 Mbps | 35 Mbps | 99.8% |
2 | Frontier | DSL, Fiber | 115 Mbps | 115 Mbps | 94.2% |
3 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
4 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
Salmon Brook 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 Salmon Brook which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:
Broadband Internet Speeds
Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Salmon Brook are compared to Hartford County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Connecticut overall?
Average download speeds in Salmon Brook of 32.3 Mbps are slower than the Hartford County average download speeds and slower than the statewide average for Connecticut.
Salmon Brook Internet Access Facts
The average internet download speed in Hartford County is 37.42 Mbps based upon 2415072 samples taken in the past year
The average upload speed in Salmon Brook 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 Salmon Brook 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 Salmon Brook 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
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 Salmon Brook 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 Salmon Brook, Connecticut.
How do the internet speeds in Salmon Brook compare to other cities in Connecticut?
Click through to see how the Salmon Brook broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Blue Hills, Broad Brook, Canaan, Conning Towers Nautilus Park, Essex Village, Middletown, Poquonock Bridge
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 Salmon Brook, Connecticut?
The following zip codes were used: 6035
Who has the fastest internet service in Salmon Brook?
Cox with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Salmon Brook.
Is there DSL internet service near me?
Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Salmon Brook - 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.
Salmon Brook 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
DISH
- 290+ channels
- Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
- 4 video package tiers
- Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR
Hulu Live TV
- 75+ channels
- Access to premium Hulu originals
- Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
- 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
YouTube TV
- 85+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
DIRECTV stream
- 140+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network and sports coverage
- Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
fuboTV
- 180+ channels
- 1000 hours of cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages