New Hampshire Internet Overview
1000 Mbps avg · 246 ZIP codes · 100% fiber · 10 counties
County Grade Distribution
Best Broadband Counties in New Hampshire
| County | Grade | Avg Download | Fiber | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockingham | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 36 |
| Cheshire | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 25 |
| Hillsborough | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 34 |
| Merrimack | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 28 |
| Belknap | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 13 |
| Strafford | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 16 |
| Grafton | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 36 |
| Sullivan | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 15 |
| Carroll | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 29 |
| Coos | C | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 14 |
Slowest Counties in New Hampshire
| County | Grade | Avg Download | Fiber | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coos | C | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 14 |
| Carroll | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 29 |
| Sullivan | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 15 |
| Grafton | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 36 |
| Strafford | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 16 |
| Belknap | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 13 |
| Merrimack | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 28 |
| Hillsborough | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 34 |
| Cheshire | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 25 |
| Rockingham | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 36 |
All 10 Counties in New Hampshire
Internet Providers in New Hampshire
| Provider | ZIP Codes | Max Speed |
|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile | - | 25 Mbps |
| Charter (Spectrum) | - | 1,000 Mbps |
| Comcast (Xfinity) | - | 2,000 Mbps |
| United States Cellular Corporation | - | 2 Mbps |
| Consolidated Communications | 246 | 1,000 Mbps |
| Breezeline | 246 | 1,000 Mbps |
| Wireless Partners LLC | 246 | 25 Mbps |
Cities in New Hampshire
Neighboring States
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average internet speed in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire has an average maximum download speed of 1000 Mbps across 246 ZIP codes. 100% of areas have fiber internet access, and the state averages 10 providers per ZIP code.
Which counties in New Hampshire have the best internet?
The counties with the best broadband in New Hampshire include Rockingham (Grade A), Cheshire (Grade A), Hillsborough (Grade A). These areas have the fastest average speeds and most provider competition.
How does New Hampshire compare to the national average?
The national average download speed is 876 Mbps, while New Hampshire averages 1000 Mbps, above the national average. Nationally, 96% of areas have fiber, compared to 100% in New Hampshire.
this entity is one of the data points covered by this site’s U.S. internet availability and broadband speed dataset. The detail above comes directly from the FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC); the context that follows situates the headline numbers against the broader distribution across U.S. ZIPs, counties, and states.
The methodology behind every numeric value on this page is publicly documented on the the FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC) portal and described in detail on this site’s methodology page. Refresh cadence varies by underlying series; the page surfaces the as-of date for each number so readers can trace any figure back to the source release.
For readers using this page as a decision input, the related-entity pages elsewhere on the site provide the comparison set. The most useful comparison for this entity is typically a peer within U.S. ZIPs, counties, and states with similar size, similar exposure, or similar geography — not the national-level summary alone.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, 2026.