Darien, CT Internet
Internet Providers in Darien, CT
Compare every internet provider in Darien, CT: coverage from FCC filings, plan prices checked monthly, and an address check for your street.
The 30-Second Verdict
UpdatedOptimum is the best overall, with fiber speeds up to 8,000/8,000 Mbps reaching about 94% of the city. Frontier is the safe fallback where Optimum fiber does not reach, offering mostly fiber with speeds up to 7,000/7,000 Mbps reaching about 92% of the city.
In Noroton, Optimum is the clear winner, with fiber covering about 94% of the ZIP and speeds up to 8,000/8,000 Mbps, while Frontier fiber reaches about 3%. Noroton Heights, Tokeneke, and Delafield Island should still be checked address by address, since the citywide numbers do not guarantee the same technology on every street. Optimum’s cable network is also broadly available, reaching about 97% of the city with speeds up to 940 Mbps, though fiber is the much stronger option for upload performance. For a lower-commitment alternative, Verizon fixed wireless reaches about 30% of the city with speeds up to 300/20 Mbps, while T-Mobile reaches about 50% with speeds up to 100/20 Mbps. Coverage and technology can change from one block to the next, so confirm the exact address before ordering.
Best Internet Providers in Darien, CT
Best plan here: 1 Gig Internet — faster than 64% of all internet options in Connecticut
- 1 Gig Internet$50/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo · $50 Prepaid cardFiber940 MbpsDownload64Our score$50Per month
- 500 Mbps Internet$40/mo promotional rate, then $50/moFiber500 MbpsDownload64Our score$40Per month
- 300 Mbps Internet$25/mo for 12 monthsFiber300 MbpsDownload59Our score$25Per month
Source: Optimum official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Below-average advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks below most options filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed; faster plans are usually listed here.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Darien
For households that stream, work from home, and connect several devices, Optimum’s 1 Gig Internet fiber plan offers up to 940 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload with a 64/100 Speed Score, above Darien’s city average of 51. Its fiber technology should provide strong everyday performance, though the score remains below the top tier. Fiber availability is about 94% of the city, so confirm that this technology reaches your specific address because other Optimum connection types may be offered there instead.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Optimum
Optimum is a strong fit for households that stream, work from home, or have several connected devices, with fiber plans offering up to 940 Mbps download and up to 50 Mbps upload, or up to 500 Mbps download and up to 20 Mbps upload. The fiber options have a Speed Score of 64/100 and are available to about 94% of Darien, while the 300 Mbps plan is also fiber and costs $25 per month for 12 months, so check your address to confirm that these faster options are available.
Available Plans
Cable
Fiber
Best plan here: Fiber 7 Gig — faster than 87% of all internet options in Connecticut
- Fiber 7 Gig$124.99/mo for 12 months (new customers, maintain service 365 days for Samsung credit) · $400 Samsung / Best Buy promo codeFiber7,000 MbpsDownload87Our score$124.99Per month
- Fiber 5 Gig$104.99/mo for 12 months (new customers, Fiber 1 Gig or higher, maintain service for 365 days) · $400 Samsung / Best Buy promo codeFiber5,000 MbpsDownload85Our score$104.99Per month
- Fiber 2 Gig$79.99/mo for 12 months (new customers, Fiber 1 Gig or higher) · $400 Samsung / Best Buy promo codeFiber2,000 MbpsDownload78Our score$79.99Per month
- Fiber 1 Gig$64.99/mo for 12 months (new customers, Fiber 1 Gig plan) · $400 Best Buy promo code for Samsung productsFiber1,000 MbpsDownload67Our score$64.99Per month
- Fiber 500$44.99/mo for 12 months (new customers, Fiber 1 Gig or higher for Samsung credit) · $400 Best Buy promo code for Samsung productsFiber500 MbpsDownload64Our score$44.99Per month
- Fiber 200$29.99/mo for 12 months (new customers, Fiber 1 Gig or higher for Samsung credit) · $400 Samsung / Best Buy promo codeFiber200 MbpsDownload45Our score$29.99Per month
Source: Frontier official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Among the fastest advertised speeds in the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks near the top of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Darien
Frontier’s Fiber 7 Gig plan offers up to 7,000 Mbps both ways, providing ample capacity for large households, 4K streaming, gaming, and heavy uploads. With a Speed Score of 87/100, it is an excellent, top-tier fiber option and ranks above Darien’s city average of 51. Fiber 7 Gig is available to about 92% of the city, but availability is address-dependent, so confirm that fiber reaches your home before choosing it.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Frontier
Up to 7,000 Mbps both ways is more than enough for several 4K streams, competitive gaming, video calls, and large file uploads at the same time. Frontier is an excellent option where its fiber is available, with the Fiber 7 Gig plan reaching about 92% of Darien, but check your exact address because availability is location-dependent.
Available Plans
Fiber
Copper
Copper
Copper
Best plan here: 5G Home — faster than 59% of all internet options in Connecticut
- 5G Home$60/mo for 12 months (w/ Auto Pay & postpaid mobile unlimited plan that includes 5G Ultra Wideband; requires bundle)5G Fixed Wireless300 MbpsDownload59Our score$60Per month
Source: Verizon official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Below-average advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks below most options filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed; faster plans are usually listed here.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Good
Adequate
Adequate
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Darien
Verizon’s 5G fixed wireless service offers up to 300 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload, making it suitable for everyday streaming, browsing, and connected-home use, though performance can vary more than with wired connections. Its Speed Score of 59/100 is above Darien’s city average of 51, so it is a competitive option where available. This plan reaches about 48% of Darien, so check your address to confirm access and compare the fixed wireless experience with other available technologies.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Verizon
Verizon’s 5G fixed wireless service offers up to 300 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload, which is adequate for everyday browsing, streaming, and video calls but below the performance of strong cable or fiber options. It is available to about 48% of Darien, with availability depending on your address, so check whether faster cable or fiber service is offered before choosing it, especially for heavy use or multiple users. The $60 monthly price for 12 months requires Auto Pay and a qualifying postpaid unlimited mobile plan with 5G Ultra Wideband.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Best plan here: T-Mobile Amplified Home Internet 500 Mbps — faster than 64% of all internet options in Connecticut
- T-Mobile Amplified Home Internet 500 Mbps$45/mo for 12 months, then $60/mo (new Internet line, qualifying credit, postpaid voice line required; requires bundle) · $200 virtual prepaid MastercardFixed Wireless500 MbpsDownload64Our score$45Per month
- T-Mobile All-In Home Internet 500 Mbps$55/mo for 12 months, then $70/mo (new Internet line, qualifying credit, postpaid voice line required; requires bundle) · $200 virtual prepaid MastercardFixed Wireless500 MbpsDownload64Our score$55Per month
- T-Mobile Rely Home Internet 400 Mbps$35/mo for 12 months, then $50/mo (qualifying credit, postpaid voice line, and new Internet line required; requires bundle) · $200 virtual prepaid MastercardFixed Wireless400 MbpsDownload64Our score$35Per month
Source: T-Mobile official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Below-average advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks below most options filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed; faster plans are usually listed here.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Good
Adequate
Adequate
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Darien
T-Mobile is a practical fit for budget-conscious households that need everyday internet and can accept fixed wireless variability, with plans offering up to 500 Mbps download and 60 Mbps upload. Its 64/100 Speed Score is above Darien’s city average of 51, making it competitive, though fixed wireless can be more affected by congestion and latency than wired service. The 500 Mbps plans are available to about 64% of the city, so confirm your address and compare the technologies available there before choosing.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About T-Mobile
T-Mobile is a reasonable fit for smaller households, remote workers, and everyday users who can get its fixed wireless service and want straightforward speeds at a promotional price. Its plans offer up to 500 Mbps download and up to 60 Mbps upload, but fixed wireless is adequate rather than top-tier, with a Speed Score of 64/100, and the 500 Mbps options are available to about 64% of Darien; check your address first, especially if you need consistently strong performance for heavy streaming, gaming, or multiple users.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Best plan here: AT&T Internet Air 300 Mbps — faster than 59% of all internet options in Connecticut
- AT&T Internet Air 300 Mbps$40/mo for 12 months (new customers, no annual contract, AutoPay eligible for additional $5/mo discount)Fixed Wireless300 MbpsDownload59Our score$40Per month
Source: AT&T official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Below-average advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks below most options filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed; faster plans are usually listed here.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Good
Adequate
Adequate
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Darien
At $40 per month for 12 months, AT&T Internet Air provides up to 300 Mbps download and 30 Mbps upload, with a Speed Score of 59/100, above Darien’s city average of 51. As fixed wireless, it is an adequate value for everyday use, though performance can vary more than wired connections, and this plan is available to about 48% of Darien, so check your address before counting on it.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About AT&T
At $40 per month for the first year, AT&T Internet Air gives you up to 300 Mbps download and 30 Mbps upload, which is a reasonable value for everyday browsing, streaming, and video calls, though its Speed Score of 59/100 is below average. This fixed wireless plan is available to about 48% of Darien, so check your address first, especially if you need consistently strong performance for heavy streaming, gaming, or multiple users.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Best plan here: Residential Max 400 Mbps — faster than 64% of all internet options in Connecticut
- Residential Max 400 MbpsSatellite400 MbpsDownload64Our score$130Per month
- Residential 200 MbpsSatellite200 MbpsDownload45Our score$85Per month
- Residential 100 MbpsSatellite100 MbpsDownload22Our score$55Per month
Source: Starlink official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Below-average advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks below most options filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed; faster plans are usually listed here.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Adequate
Poor
Poor
Adequate
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Darien
Satellite internet can support everyday browsing and streaming, but its higher latency may affect video calls, gaming, and other real-time activities. Starlink’s Residential Max 400 Mbps plan offers up to 400 Mbps download and 40 Mbps upload, with a 64/100 Speed Score above Darien’s 51 average and availability to 100.0% of the city, though the satellite connection makes it worth checking what other options reach your address.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Starlink
Satellite internet can provide useful home access for streaming and everyday browsing, with Starlink’s fastest local plan offering up to 400 Mbps download and 40 Mbps upload for $130 per month, though satellite connections can have higher latency. Starlink is worth considering where wired service is unavailable, but because satellite is a limited technology for modern needs, check whether faster fiber or cable service is available at your address first, then compare its 200 Mbps and 100 Mbps plans if needed.
Available Plans
Ngso Satellite
Best plan here: Fusion — slower than 78% of all internet options in Connecticut
- Fusion$94.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $119.99/moSatellite100 MbpsDownload22Our score$94.99Per month
- Select$49.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $74.99/moSatellite50 MbpsDownload14Our score$49.99Per month
- Lite$39.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $49.99/moSatellite25 MbpsDownload6Our score$39.99Per month
Source: HughesNet official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Below-average advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks below most options filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed; faster plans are usually listed here.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Darien
At $94.99 per month for the first 12 months, then $119.99, HughesNet Fusion buys up to 100 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload, but its 22/100 Speed Score is below Darien’s city average of 51. As a satellite plan available to 100.0% of Darien, it offers broad reach but limited performance and higher latency, so check what other technologies are available at your address before choosing it.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About HughesNet
At $39.99 to $94.99 per month for the first 12 months, HughesNet offers up to 25 to 100 Mbps download speeds, but its satellite service provides below-average value for the price and may feel limiting for streaming, video calls, and multiple users. The plans reach 100.0% of Darien, making HughesNet a broadly available fallback, but you should check your address for faster fiber or cable options first because satellite is typically best suited when those choices are unavailable.
Available Plans
Gso Satellite
Cheapest and Fastest Internet Plans in Darien
All 20 product lines from the 7 providers with published pricing here, showing the price you would be quoted today and what it reverts to.
Showing 10 of 20 plans
- FrontierFiber 7 Gig$124.99/mo for 12 months (new customers, maintain service 365 days for Samsung credit) · $400 Samsung / Best Buy promo code7,000 MbpsDownload87Our score$124.99Per month~91.6%CoverageFiber
- FrontierFiber 5 Gig$104.99/mo for 12 months (new customers, Fiber 1 Gig or higher, maintain service for 365 days) · $400 Samsung / Best Buy promo code5,000 MbpsDownload85Our score$104.99Per month~91.6%CoverageFiber
- FrontierFiber 2 Gig$79.99/mo for 12 months (new customers, Fiber 1 Gig or higher) · $400 Samsung / Best Buy promo code2,000 MbpsDownload78Our score$79.99Per month~91.6%CoverageFiber
- StarlinkResidential Max 400 Mbps400 MbpsDownload64Our score$130Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- FrontierFiber 1 Gig$64.99/mo for 12 months (new customers, Fiber 1 Gig plan) · $400 Best Buy promo code for Samsung products1,000 MbpsDownload67Our score$64.99Per month~91.6%CoverageFiber
- Optimum500 Mbps Internet$40/mo promotional rate, then $50/mo500 MbpsDownload64Our score$40$50Per month~93.9%CoverageFiber
- Optimum1 Gig Internet$50/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo · $50 Prepaid card940 MbpsDownload64Our score$50$60Per month~93.9%CoverageFiber
- FrontierFiber 500$44.99/mo for 12 months (new customers, Fiber 1 Gig or higher for Samsung credit) · $400 Best Buy promo code for Samsung products500 MbpsDownload64Our score$44.99Per month~91.6%CoverageFiber
- Optimum300 Mbps Internet$25/mo for 12 months300 MbpsDownload59Our score$25$40Per month~93.9%CoverageFiber
- StarlinkResidential 200 Mbps200 MbpsDownload45Our score$85Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
Prices are the current promotional rate where one is advertised. Sourced monthly from each provider’s own site; availability varies by address.
Compare Darien providers head-to-head
See how Darien’s providers stack up against each other — speed, coverage, price, and who wins block by block.
Best Fit by Household Type in Darien
Best Fit
Students & Roommates
Choose Optimum 300 Mbps Internet for $25/month for the first 12 months, reaching about 94% of Darien.
Its 300 Mbps tier combines the city's lowest listed price with broad fiber and cable availability.
Check first: Confirm the address, because Optimum's plan reaches about 94% rather than every home.
Best Fit
Remote Workers
Choose Optimum fiber up to 8,000/8,000 Mbps where available, reaching about 94% of Darien.
Symmetrical fiber upload and download speeds suit video meetings, cloud work, and large file transfers.
Check first: Fiber availability is address-specific and does not match Optimum's roughly 97% overall footprint.
Best Fit
Gamers & Streamers
Choose Optimum fiber up to 8,000/8,000 Mbps where available, reaching about 94% of Darien.
Its highest listed fiber tier offers substantial capacity for simultaneous gaming, streaming, and connected devices.
Check first: Verify fiber at your address; the 8,000 Mbps tier reaches about 94% of the city.
Best Fit
Rural & Edge-of-City Homes
Use Frontier fiber up to 7,000/7,000 Mbps where available, reaching about 92% of Darien.
Frontier provides the broadest non-satellite backup, with an overall footprint near 93% of the city.
Check first: Homes outside Frontier's footprint can use satellite, which is available everywhere.
Internet Providers by ZIP Code in Darien
Noroton 06820
Optimum is currently the strongest option for Highest-speed fiber.
Optimum fiber reaches about 94% of ZIP 06820 at up to 8,000/8,000 Mbps.
Noroton 06820
Frontier is currently the strongest option for Fiber alternative.
Frontier fiber reaches about 3% of ZIP 06820 at up to 7,000/7,000 Mbps.
Noroton 06820
Optimum is currently the strongest option for multi-user homes, remote work, gaming, and 4K streaming.
Optimum leads this ZIP with 93.6% best-address share.
Internet providers near Darien
Coverage can change completely a few miles down the road. If you’re moving to or shopping just outside Darien, check the neighboring market directly.
Darien Internet FAQs
Who is the best internet provider in Darien, CT?
Optimum is the best overall provider, with fiber up to 8,000/8,000 Mbps reaching about 94% of Darien. Where Optimum does not reach, Frontier is the broadest backup, with overall coverage near 93% and 7,000/7,000 Mbps fiber reaching about 92%.
What is the fastest internet in Darien, CT?
Optimum fiber is the fastest listed option, offering up to 8,000/8,000 Mbps where available across about 94% of Darien. That speed is tied to Optimum's fiber footprint, not its roughly 97% overall coverage.
Which internet provider covers the most of Darien, CT?
Optimum has the largest non-satellite footprint at about 97% of Darien, while satellite service is available everywhere. Optimum's fastest fiber tier reaches about 94%, so check the specific technology available at your address.
What is the cheapest internet plan in Darien, CT?
Optimum 300 Mbps Internet is the cheapest plan at $25/month for the first 12 months, delivering 300 Mbps and reaching about 94% of Darien. Confirm eligibility at your address because that plan's reach is narrower than universal satellite availability.
Can I get fiber internet in Darien?
Optimum fiber reaches about 94% of Darien, while Frontier fiber reaches about 92%. Availability is address-specific, so an address may qualify for one fiber network, both, or neither despite broad city coverage.
What internet speed do I need in Darien?
A 300 Mbps plan covers typical streaming, video calls, and connected-home use, while Optimum offers up to 8,000/8,000 Mbps fiber across about 94% of Darien. Choose higher tiers mainly for many simultaneous users, large uploads, or demanding home networks.
What internet options are available in Noroton?
In ZIP 06820, Optimum fiber reaches about 94% at up to 8,000/8,000 Mbps, while Frontier fiber reaches about 3% at up to 7,000/7,000 Mbps. Check the exact Noroton address before choosing because ZIP-level availability does not guarantee service.
How We Analyze Internet in Darien
FCC Broadband Data
We use the FCC National Broadband Map, updated twice a year with provider-reported coverage at the census block level.
Speed Score
A state-wide percentile of each plan’s maximum advertised download speed against every option filed with the FCC in the state, all technologies on one scale. It is not a measured speed test.
Coverage Calculation
Provider coverage shows what percentage of census blocks in Darien report service availability from each provider.
Data Coverage for Darien
How We Calculate Speed Score
The Speed Score is a state-wide percentile from 0 to 100. It answers one question: of every internet option filed with the FCC in this state, across every technology, what share is slower than this plan’s maximum advertised download speed?
What goes in:
- The plan’s maximum advertised download speed, as the provider files it with the FCC and lists it for sale.
- Every other serviceable option in the state from the FCC Broadband Data Collection, counted by the census blocks it reaches.
Speed Score = share of the state’s filed options with a lower advertised download speed
A score of 85 means this plan’s advertised speed beats 85% of the options filed in the state. Fiber, cable, DSL, fixed wireless and satellite are all on the same scale, so a 1,000 Mbps plan scores the same whoever sells it.
What it is not: a measured speed test. It does not include latency, upload speed, reliability or congestion. Real throughput at an address varies with wiring, equipment and time of day.
How providers are ordered on this page: each provider’s tier scores are averaged across the census blocks it serves, then multiplied by the share of the city it reaches. Wired providers rank ahead of wireless-only ones, and satellite last, because their filings describe a signal footprint rather than a plant. The same rule sets the title and the 30-second verdict.
Data source: FCC National Broadband Map (Broadband Data Collection), republished roughly twice a year; provider plan lists checked monthly.
How We Calculate Capabilities
Estimated Capabilities predict how well each internet plan supports common household activities based on speed requirements and connection type.
Rating Scale:
- Excellent – Optimal performance, handles peak usage easily
- Good – Reliable performance with minimal issues
- Fair – Functional but may experience slowdowns during heavy use
- Poor – Not recommended; expect frequent buffering or lag
How We Rate Each Category:
Streaming
Based on download speed. 4K streaming requires 25+ Mbps per stream; HD requires 5+ Mbps. We account for multiple simultaneous streams.
Multi-device
Evaluates total bandwidth capacity divided by typical household device count (phones, tablets, smart TVs, computers). Fiber and cable handle many devices better than DSL or satellite.
Gaming
Considers both upload speed (for sending game data) and latency (ping time). Fiber and cable excel here; satellite connections struggle due to inherent signal delay.
Whole Home
Assesses whether the connection can reliably serve an entire household during peak evening hours. Factors in technology type (shared vs. dedicated bandwidth) and total speed capacity.
Note: Actual performance depends on your specific location, network congestion, and equipment quality.