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Internet Providers in Allston, Massachusetts

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Home Internet in Allston, MA

  • 1. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 66.7%
  • 2. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
    Availability: 63%
  • 3. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 99.6%
  • 4. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. RCN
    Speeds Up To
    1.5 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 88.8%
  • 7. Starry Internet
    Speeds Up To
    800 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless, Fiber
    Availability: 42.9%
  • 8. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 26.7%

Best Internet Providers in Allston, MA

If you're scouting for top-notch internet service providers in Allston, MA, your search stops at Xfinity and Verizon. Xfinity, renowned for its extensive citywide coverage, caters to the needs of 99% of Allston inhabitants. Notably, Xfinity provides a reliable cable connection with a striking maximum download speed up to 2 Gbps. With an affordable starting price of $35 per month, Xfinity offers unbeatable value to its internet users.

In contrast, Verizon stands out with its multiple internet service offerings — DSL, fiber, and 5G. These options allow it to serve 57% of Allston residents, demonstrating impressive network versatility. Verizon's maximum download speed may run at 1 Gbps, slightly lower than Xfinity, but it's still remarkably fast. Moreover, it's starting monthly rate of $40 is equally competitive. While 58% and 99% of Allston is covered by fiber and cable connections respectively, Verizon's range of connection types remains an appealing option. To sum it up, Xfinity and Verizon provide robust and diverse internet plans, meeting any connectivity requirements in Allston.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Always ON
26.729999999999997%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • EarthLink
  • Verizon
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Starry Internet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Xfinity
  • RCN
99.59%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Allston, MA

Provider Connection Types in Allston, MA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Allston, MA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
2.86%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
99.22999999999999%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
58.160000000000004%

List of Internet Providers in Allston, MA

Provider Type Top Speed
EarthLink Fiber 940 Mbps
Verizon Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet 940 Mbps
Xfinity Cable 2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
RCN Cable 1.5 Gbps
Starry Internet Fixed Wireless, Fiber 800 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Allston, MA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
EarthLink Fiber $54.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Verizon $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $119.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Astound Broadband Powered by RCN $20/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1.5 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Starry Internet $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 800 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless, Fiber
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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