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

Best Windsor Locks Internet Service Providers

Windsor Locks, 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 Windsor Locks. 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 Windsor Locks 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	99.9%
2	Frontier	DSL, Fiber	115 Mbps	115 Mbps	99.9%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Windsor Locks 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 Windsor Locks which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Windsor Locks compare to Hartford County? The average speed in Windsor Locks is 39.08 Mbps which is faster than Hartford County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is slower than the Connecticut average of 39.79 Mbps.

Windsor Locks Internet Access Facts

The average download speed in Windsor Locks is 4.4% faster than the Hartford County average and 20.6% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Windsor Locks is 3.54 Mbps. This is 70.5% slower than the Hartford County average and 69.5% 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
The average download speed in Windsor Locks is 1.8% slower than the average in Connecticut and 20.6% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

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 Windsor Locks 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 Windsor Locks, Connecticut.

Who has the fastest internet service in Windsor Locks?

Cox with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Windsor Locks.

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

The following zip codes were used: 06095 and 06096

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Windsor Locks internet service.

Speed	Devices	Typical Usage
25+ Mbps	1-2 devices	Web browsing Music streaming HD video streaming
100+ Mbps	3-5 devices	Video conferencing 4K video streaming Online gaming
1000+ Mbps	6+ devices	Multiple video or 4K streams Zero latency gaming

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

Click through to see how the Windsor Locks broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Bristol, Cheshire Village, Manchester, Old Saybrook Center, Sherwood Manor, West Haven, Woodbury Center

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Windsor Locks - Frontier.

What is DSL internet service?

DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Windsor Locks, Connecticut?

Cox and Frontier provides broadband internet service to 99.9% of Windsor Locks.

What is cable internet service?

Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.

Windsor Locks 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.