Connecticut Broadband Coverage Report (2026)
Analysis of internet service availability across Connecticut, including fiber, cable, DSL, satellite, and fixed wireless coverage.
Technology Breakdown
Based on 79,418 broadband service records
Top Internet Providers
| Provider | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Viasat Inc | 138,101 | 59.1% |
| Lightpath | 77,004 | 32.9% |
| Optimum | 16,706 | 7.1% |
| HughesNet | 995 | 0.4% |
| Frontier | 959 | 0.4% |
Largest Cities
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwest Harwinton | 0 |
| 2 | Glenville | 0 |
| 3 | Bridgeport | 147,629 |
| 4 | Stamford | 135,470 |
| 5 | New Haven | 130,322 |
| 6 | Hartford | 121,054 |
| 7 | Waterbury | 108,802 |
| 8 | Norwalk | 102,773 |
| 9 | Danbury | 84,657 |
| 10 | New Britain | 74,135 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of Connecticut has fiber internet?
Based on FCC broadband data, fiber accounts for approximately 28% of broadband availability records in Connecticut.
Who are the largest internet providers in Connecticut?
The top providers in Connecticut by coverage include Viasat Inc, Lightpath, Optimum.
How many broadband options are available in Connecticut?
Connecticut has approximately 79,418 broadband service records across fiber, cable, DSL, satellite, and fixed wireless technologies.
Methodology
This report is derived from FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC) records. Technology percentages reflect the share of service availability records, not unique households. Provider market share is based on reported location counts. Data is refreshed daily. Read our full methodology.
This data is also available via our public JSON API.