Best ISPs in Waterbury, Connecticut

What is the best ISP in Waterbury?

CNET's top Internet recommendation for Waterbury is Bordera DSL and fiber provider that combines fast broadband with direct service at competitive prices. Although Frontier doesn't have the widest coverage in the area – that title goes to Xfinity — still serves roughly 69% of the city's households, according to FCC data.

That said, if only Frontier's DSL network is available at your address, you may find better speeds and prices with alternatives like Xfinity or T-Mobile Home Internet.

For those looking for both speed and value, Xfinity offers plans with download speeds up to 300Mbps for just $35 per month, including unlimited data at no extra cost. If speed is your top priority, Frontier's 7 gigabit fiber connection stands out as the fastest option in this Connecticut town.

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Waterbury ISP Comparison

Provider	Internet technology	Monthly price range	Speed ​​range	Monthly equipment costs	Data cap	Agreement	CNET Review Score
Border communications Read the full review	DSL/Fiber	30-250 dollars	200-7,000 Mbps	No one	No one	No one	6.3
GoNetspeed	Hair	40-75 dollars	500-2,000 Mbps	No one	No one	No one	N/A
T-Mobile Home Internet Read the full review	Fixed wireless	$50-$70 ($35-$55 for eligible Go5G Plus and Magenta Max mobile customers)	87-415 Mbps	No one	No one	No one	7.4
Verizon 5G Home Internet Read the full review	Fixed wireless	$50-$70 ($35-$45 with eligible Verizon 5G cellular plans)	50-250 Mbps	No one	No one	No one	7.2
Xfinity Read the full review	Cable	25-85 dollars	150-2,000 Mbps	$15-$25 (optional)	No one	1 year on some plans	7

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What is the cheapest internet plan in Waterbury?

Provider	Initial monthly price	Maximum download speed	Monthly subscription for equipment
Border fiber 200 Read the full review	30 dollars	200 Mbps	No one
Xfinity Connect Read the full review	25 dollars	150 Mbps	$15 (optional)
Xfinity Connect More Read the full review	35 dollars	300 Mbps	$15 (optional)
GoNetspeed 500	40 dollars	500 Mbps	No one
Xfinity Fast Read the full review	45 dollars	500 Mbps	$15 (optional)
Boundary fiber 500 Read the full review	30 dollars	500 Mbps	No one
Verizon 5G Home Internet Read the full review	$50 ($35 with eligible mobile plan)	80 Mbps	No one
GoNetspeed 750	50 dollars	750 Mbps	No one
T-Mobile Home Internet Read the full review	$50 ($35 with eligible mobile plan)	318 Mbps	No one

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How to find online deals and promotions in Waterbury

The best online deals and top promotions in Waterbury depend on what discounts are available during that period. Most deals are short-lived, but we often look for the latest offers.

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Waterbury ISPs, such as Xfinity, may offer lower introductory rates or streaming add-ons for a limited time. Others, however, such as Frontier and Verizon, have the same standard prices year-round.

For a more extensive list of promotions, check out our guide to the best internet deals.

The fastest internet plans in Waterbury

Provider	Starting price	Maximum download speed	Maximum upload speed	Data cap	Connection type
Border fiber 7 gig Read the full review	250 dollars	7,000 Mbps	7,000 Mbps	No one	Hair
Border fiber 5 giga Read the full review	100 dollars	5,000 Mbps	5,000 Mbps	No one	Hair
Border fibers 2 gig Read the full review	80 dollars	2,000 Mbps	2,000 Mbps	No one	Hair
GoNetspeed 2000	75 dollars	2,000 Mbps	2,000 Mbps	No one	Hair
Xfinity Gigabit X2 Read the full review	85 dollars	2,000 Mbps	200 Mbps	No one	Cable
Border fibers 1 gig Read the full review	50 dollars	1,000 Mbps	1,000 Mbps	No one	Hair
GoNetspeed 1000	55 dollars	1,000 Mbps	1,000 Mbps	No one	Hair
Xfinity Gigabit Read the full review	60 dollars	1,000 Mbps	20 Mbps	No one	Cable

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What is a good internet speed?

Most internet connection plans can now handle basic productivity and communication tasks. If you're looking for an Internet plan that can accommodate video conferencing, streaming video, or gaming, you'll have a better experience with a stronger connection. Here's an overview of recommended minimum download speeds for different apps, according to the FCC. Note that these are guidelines only — and that Internet speed, service, and performance vary by connection type, provider, and address.

For more information, see our guide to how much internet speed do you really need?.

• 0 to 5 Mbps lets you handle the basics: web browsing, sending and receiving email, streaming low-quality video.
• From 5 to 40 Mbps, you can enjoy video streaming and video conferencing with higher quality.
• 40 to 100 Mbps should give a user enough bandwidth to meet the demands of modern telecommuting, video streaming and online gaming.
• 100 to 500 Mbps allows one to two users to simultaneously engage in high-bandwidth activities such as video conferencing, streaming, and online gaming.
• 500 to 1,000 Mbps allows three or more users to simultaneously engage in high-bandwidth activities.

How CNET picked the best ISPs in Waterbury

Internet providers are numerous and regional. Unlike the latest ones smart phone, laptop, router or kitchen toolit is impractical to personally test every ISP in a given city. So what is our approach? We start by researching price, availability and speed information, drawing on our own historical data from ISPs, supplier locations and mapping information. FCC.gov.

But it doesn't end there. We go to the FCC website to check our data and make sure we account for every ISP that provides service in a certain area. We also enter local addresses on supplier websites to find specific options for residents. We look at sources, including the American Customer Satisfaction Index and JD Power, to gauge how satisfied customers are with an ISP's service. ISP plans and prices are subject to frequent change; all information provided is correct as of publication.

Once we have this localized information, we ask three main questions:

1. Does the provider offer access to reasonably fast internet speeds?
2. Are customers getting decent value for what they are paying for?
3. Are customers satisfied with their service?

While the answers to those questions are often layered and complex, the providers who come closest to saying yes to all three are the ones we recommend. When choosing the cheapest internet service, we look for the plans with the lowest monthly fee, although we also take into account factors such as price increases, equipment fees and contracts. Choosing the fastest internet service is relatively simple. We look at advertised upload and download speeds and also look at real-world speed data from sources like Okla and The FCC reports. (Ookla is owned by the same parent company as CNET, Ziff Davis.)

To explore our process in more detail, visit our how we test ISPs page.

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