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Internet providers in Meriden, CT

T-Mobile Home Internet
50% available in Meriden
Connection:
5G Home
Download speeds up to
245Mbps

Order online and get a $200 prepaid Mastercard when you switch to T-Mobile Home Internet.

Cox Communications
99% available in Meriden
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
2000Mbps

Limited availability in select areas

Frontier
99% available in Meriden
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps

Sign up for Fiber 1 Gig Internet and claim a $100 Visa Reward Card. Offer ends 9/30.

Verizon Home Internet
99% available in Meriden
Connection:
5G Home
Download speeds up to
300Mbps

User Rating(16)
Starlink
99% available in Meriden
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
220Mbps

User Rating(181)
Cox Communications
99% available in Meriden
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
2000Mbps

Limited availability in select areas

Frontier
99% available in Meriden
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
2000Mbps

Sign up for Fiber 1 Gig Internet and claim a $100 Visa Reward Card. Offer ends 9/30.

Ooma
50% available in Meriden
Ooma
Connection:
Wireless LTE
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
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Mint
Available in Meriden
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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Available in Meriden
Connection:
Mobile
Visible
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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Tello Mobile
99% available in Meriden
Connection:
Mobile
Tello Mobile
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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Cox Mobile
99% available in Meriden
Connection:
Mobile
Cox Mobile
5G Speeds may vary

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Save big by switching to Cox Mobile and bringing your own device. A Cox internet plan is required for Cox Mobile.

Verizon Wireless
99% available in Meriden
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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AT&T Wireless
99% available in Meriden
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
5G Speeds may vary

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0–5 Mbps

Works for:

  • Checking email
  • Streaming music on one device
  • Searching on Google

5–40 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video on one device
  • Video calling with Skype or FaceTime
  • Online gaming for one player

40–100 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming HD video on a few devices
  • Multiplayer online gaming
  • Downloading large files

100–500 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video in UHD on multiple screens
  • Downloading files quickly
  • Gaming online for multiple players

500–1,000+ Mbps

Works for:

  • Doing a lot of almost anything

Internet in Meriden

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Meriden area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Average starting price
$247.31/mo

Average speed
217.1 Mbps

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Meriden Residential Internet Coverage

For Connecticut, Merriden is considered lower income, but it's middle-class compared to the rest of the United States. Residents primarily work in administrative support, sales and management. One quarter of residents consider themselves to be of Hispanic descent. Residents depend on a steady internet connection to maintain their business and personal connections. The access for Meriden residents is the same as the rest of Connecticut at 98%.

Frontier provides DSL to 98% of Meriden residents while Cox Communications provides cable services to those same residents. Fiber optics is not currently an option, but residents who can_t sign up for either DSL or cable internet can opt for satellite internet from HughesNet.

On top of the residential options, businesses in Meriden can get copper wire from Megapath. Fiber optics are slowly being rolled out to Meriden businesses. Currently, 48% of businesses can get fiber optics from FiberTech and 1% can use Level 3 Communications_ or Connecticut Education Network's fiber optic selections.

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Data based on internet speed tests performed in Meriden

Average download speed
217.08 Mbps

Average upload speed
136.53 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
15.09 ms

Average jitter
8.36 ms

 

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Download speeds up to
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Connection
5G Home

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Summary of Meriden internet providers

Provider Type Download speeds up to User rating Order online
T-Mobile Home Internet 5G Home 245 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet
Cox Communications Fiber 2000 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Cox Communications
Frontier Fiber 5000 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Frontier
Verizon Home Internet 5G Home 300 Mbps 4/5
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for Starlink

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

Customer reviews of internet providers in Meriden

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on internet providers in Meriden.

Cox Communications

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Tricia Z | 01-10-2022

Fail on service time and time again. Very unprofessional techs the last few years. When things go wrong it's never their fault.

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Frontier

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Charles G | 12-01-2021

just got frontier fiberoptics. quoted up to 500 Mps getting only 100+ barely most of the time. Not happy/satisfied. Marketing BS as usual.

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Cox Communications

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Tricia Z | 01-10-2022

Fail on service time and time again. Very unprofessional techs the last few years. When things go wrong it's never their fault.

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Frontier

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Charles G | 12-01-2021

just got frontier fiberoptics. quoted up to 500 Mps getting only 100+ barely most of the time. Not happy/satisfied. Marketing BS as usual.

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