Internet providers in New Britain, Connecticut
New Britain is in Hartford County, Connecticut, and has 3 ZIP codes. Available providers can differ from one ZIP code to the next, so pick yours below.
Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in New Britain, about 100%. 6 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Xfinity, T-Mobile Home Internet, Verizon, AT&T, Frontier, and Future Fiber FinCo), so the market looks competitive. Fiber-focused providers reporting service here include Future Fiber FinCo (72%). T-Mobile Home Internet offers fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
Our picks for internet in New Britain
- Widest coverage: Xfinity (about 100% of locations)
- Fiber-focused option: Future Fiber FinCo (about 72% of locations)
- No-install wireless option: T-Mobile Home Internet (about 93% of locations)
Picks are based on the share of locations each provider reports serving, not on price or customer reviews.
ZIP codes in New Britain
Compare internet providers in New Britain, Connecticut
Share of residential locations in New Britain where each provider reports service, from the FCC National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025). Availability depends on your exact address.
| # | Provider | Technology (varies by address) | Locations covered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xfinity | Cable | 99%+ | |
| 2 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 93% | |
| 3 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 84% | Check availability |
| 4 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 75% | Check availability |
| 5 | Frontier | Fiber, DSL | 74% | |
| 6 | Future Fiber FinCo | Fiber | 72% |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Viasat | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ |
Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.
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What technologies are available in New Britain?
Fiber is widely available: about 75% of locations in New Britain can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 99%+ of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 96% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in New Britain that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Best-connected ZIP codes in New Britain
Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in New Britain?
Yes, in part. About 75% of residential locations in New Britain can get fiber, 100% can get cable, and about 100% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in New Britain?
Xfinity reports service to about 100% of residential locations in New Britain, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve New Britain?
6 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in New Britain, and 6 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
Is there fiber internet in New Britain?
Fiber providers reporting service in New Britain include Future Fiber FinCo (72% of locations). Other providers may also offer fiber in parts of the city, so check your address.
What is the difference between fiber, cable and DSL?
Fiber offers the fastest and most consistent speeds, cable is widely available with high download speeds, and DSL runs over phone lines and is usually slower. See our guide for details.
What internet speed do I need in New Britain?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.