What is the best internet provider in New Hampshire?

Fidium Fiber stands out as CNET’s top choice for the best internet provider in New Hampshire thanks to its expansive fiber network, competitive pricing and customer-friendly approach. You get contract-free service, equipment included and unlimited data. For those chasing top speeds, both Fidium and Xfinity deliver high speed plans with max speeds of 2,000Mbps and 1,300Mbps, respectively. If you’re after something more affordable, Fidium’s 100Mbps plan starts at just $30 per month. Breezeline offers the same speed and a lower $25 price, making it another great pick for budget-conscious households.

Depending on where you live, you might also have access to providers like TDS, Spectru sau Internet de acasă T-Mobile. Below, we break down the best internet options across New Hampshire to help you find the right fit for your needs and requirements.

Best internet in New Hampshire

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Other available internet providers in New Hampshire

• Consolidated Communications: DSL service from Consolidated Communications (as opposed to its fiber service, Fidium Fiber) is suitable for suburban and rural areas where cable and fiber internet connections are harder to come by.
• Netafy: Fixed wireless ISP Netafy is available in select areas northwest of Lake Winnipesaukee and the state’s northernmost part. If there are no other internet options in your area, Netafy is a step above satellite internet, but check for other potentially cheaper and faster options before signing up.
• Spectru: While Xfinity covers much of New Hampshire’s lower half, Spectrum extends cable internet service to much of the north. Three plans, with speeds ranging from 100 to 1,000Mbps, are available starting at $30 to $70 per month. There are no data caps or contracts, and renting a router will only add $10 to your monthly bill.
• TDS Telecom: Telephone & Data Systems has a small DSL presence in New Hampshire, but the ISP mostly operates on a fiber network. Speeds, pricing and service terms are on par with other internet providers in New Hampshire.
• US Cellular: A brand of TDS, US Cellular’s fixed wireless internet is available throughout much of New Hampshire, north to south, from Berlin to Nashua. Service starts at $50 per month for speeds of 25 to 100Mbps. Like Netafy, it isn’t the fastest or the best deal, but it’s still preferable to satellite internet.
• Internet prin satelit: Broadband availability in New Hampshire is such that few residents should have to rely on satellite internet. Still, HughesNet și Viasat are options where there are no others. Before committing to either, it may be worth checking to see if Starlink is available in your area with its faster speed potential and unlimited data.

Internet breakdown by city in New Hampshire

It’s hard to cover the broadband options of an entire state and give individual cities the attention they deserve. That’s why we also compile lists of the best internet providers in cities across the US, including those in New Hampshire. We tackle details such as internet connection types, maximum speeds, cheapest providers and more. Check back later if you don’t find the location you’re looking for below. We’re working to add more cities every week.

Cheap internet options in New Hampshire

Between Breezeline, Fidium Fiber and Xfinity, many New Hampshire residents can access some of the cheapest internet plans nationwide. Breezeline is the cheapest provider, with service starting at $25 per month. Fidium Fiber offers the same download speed potential (100Mbps) plus the advantage of symmetrical upload speeds and free equipment rental for only $30 per month.

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How to find internet deals and promotions in New Hampshire

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

New Hampshire internet providers, such as Xfinity, may offer lower introductory pricing or extra perks for a limited time. Many providers, including Fidium Fiber, Spectrum and Breezeline, run the same standard pricing year-round.

For a more extensive list of promos, check out our guide on the cele mai bune oferte de internet.

How fast is New Hampshire broadband?

New Hampshire’s median download speeds in Q4 2023 were around 235Mbps, according to recent Ookla speed test data. That’s a bit lower than the national average (268Mbps) but higher than many other areas and good enough to land 5th overall among all US states and Washington, DC. (Ookla is owned by the same parent company as CNET, Ziff Davis.)

Cable providers often gravitate toward the top when it comes to fastest median speeds. Fiber internet providers typically also offer a significantly slower DSL service that can lower speed test results for the provider overall.

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Care este o viteză bună de internet?

Most internet connection plans can now handle basic productivity and communication tasks. If you’re looking for an internet plan that can accommodate videoconferencing, streaming video or gaming, you’ll have a better experience with a more robust connection. Here’s an overview of the recommended minimum download speeds for various applications, conform FCC. Note that these are only guidelines and that internet speed, service and performance vary by connection type, provider and address.

Pentru mai multe informații, consultați ghidul nostru despre de câtă viteză de internet ai nevoie cu adevărat.

• Vitezele de la 0 la 5 Mbps vă permit să abordați funcțiile de bază: navigarea pe internet, trimiterea și primirea de e-mailuri și redarea în flux video de calitate scăzută.
• 5 to 40Mbps gives you higher-quality video streaming and videoconferencing.
• 40 până la 100 Mbps ar trebui să ofere unui utilizator suficientă lățime de bandă pentru a satisface cerințele muncii la distanță moderne, streamingului video și jocurilor online.
• 100 to 500Mbps allows one to two users to simultaneously engage in high-bandwidth activities like videoconferencing, streaming and online gaming.
• 500 până la 1.000 Mbps permite ca trei sau mai mulți utilizatori să se angajeze simultan în activități cu lățime de bandă mare.

How CNET chose the best internet providers in New Hampshire

Furnizorii de servicii de internet sunt numeroși și regionali. Spre deosebire de cele mai recente smartphone, laptop, router sau ustensile de bucătărie, it’s impractical to personally test every ISP in a given city. What’s our approach? We start by researching the pricing, availability and speed information drawing on our own historical ISP data, the provider sites and mapping information from the Federal Communications Commission at FCC.gov.

It doesn’t end there; we go to the FCC’s website to check our data and ensure we consider every ISP that provides service in an area. We also input local addresses on provider websites to find specific options for residents. We look at sources, including the American Customer Satisfaction Index and J.D. Power, to evaluate how happy customers are with an ISP’s service. ISP plans and prices are subject to frequent changes; all information provided is accurate as of the time of publication.

Odată ce avem aceste informații localizate, ne punem trei întrebări principale:

1. Furnizorul oferă acces la viteze rezonabile de internet?
2. Clienții primesc o valoare decentă pentru ceea ce plătesc?
3. Sunt clienții mulțumiți de serviciile lor?

While the answer to those questions is often layered and complex, the providers who come closest to “yes” on all three are the ones we recommend. When it comes to selecting the cheapest internet service, we look for the plans with the lowest monthly fee, although we also factor in things like price increases, equipment fees and contracts. Choosing the fastest internet service is relatively straightforward. We look at advertised upload and download speeds, and also take into account real-world speed data from sources like Ookla şi Rapoarte FCC.

Pentru a explora procesul nostru mai în detaliu, vizitați cum testăm furnizorii de servicii de internet pagină.

What’s the final word on internet providers in New Hampshire?

A fiber connection is often the best choice for home internet, and that’s true for broadband in New Hampshire. Fidium Fiber is the state’s top ISP, offering fast speeds at competitive rates with no-hassle service terms that include free equipment rental and unlimited data.

In areas where Fidium Fiber is unavailable, TDS is the best source for fiber internet in New Hampshire. Cable internet — from Breezeline, Spectrum or Xfinity — also makes an excellent choice for home internet with pricing and speeds (download speeds, at least) rivaling fiber internet.

Fixed wireless internet is best for rural areas. Netafy and US Cellular are two of the largest fixed wireless ISPs in New Hampshire. T-Mobile Home Internet still boasts greater availability, faster speed potential and a better overall value.

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