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

Best Torrington Internet Service Providers

Torrington, 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 Torrington. 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 Torrington is Optimum. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Optimum	Cable	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	98.3%
2	Frontier	DSL, Fiber	115 Mbps	115 Mbps	60.1%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Torrington 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 Torrington 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 Torrington are compared to Litchfield County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Connecticut overall?
Average download speeds in Torrington of 32.23 Mbps are slower than the Litchfield County average download speeds and slower than the statewide average for Connecticut.

Torrington Internet Access Facts

The average upload speed in Torrington is 4.35 Mbps. This is 42% slower than the Litchfield County average and 62.5% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 99.1% of Litchfield County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 7.2% of Litchfield County residents
The average internet download speed in Litchfield County is 37.41 Mbps based upon 414800 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Torrington is 19% slower than the average in Connecticut and 0.5% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average internet download speed in Torrington is 32.23 Mbps based upon 76032 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 Torrington 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 Optimum as the top provider for Torrington, Connecticut.

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

The following zip codes were used: 06759 and 06790

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

Click through to see how the Torrington broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Colchester, Hazardville, Higganum, New Milford, New Preston, Sharon, Southwood Acres

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 Torrington, 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.

Who has the fastest internet service in Torrington?

Optimum with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Torrington.

Torrington 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.