Internet Providers in Arlington, Massachusetts

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Home Internet Summary in Arlington, MA

In Arlington, Massachusetts, Xfinity dominates the internet landscape. This provider boasts cable internet with 99.80% coverage in the community and offers maximum download speeds of 2 Gbps for just $30 per month. Its widespread availability and affordable rates make it a strong choice for residents needing high-speed internet.

EarthLink Fiber comes in second. Covering 85.40% of the area with its fiber connection, EarthLink delivers download speeds up to 940 Mbps, starting at $54.95 per month. Verizon also provides notable service, offering both fiber and 5G internet. It covers 79.30% of Arlington with maximum speeds of 940 Mbps, starting at $49.99 per month.

Arlington residents benefit from extensive internet options. Fiber internet reaches 100% of the community, while cable spans 83%. This mix ensures most residents can access high-speed, reliable connections.

Best Internet Providers in Arlington, MA

Verizon Fios, Astound Broadband Powered by RCN, and Xfinity are the premier ISPs in Arlington. Verizon Fios takes the top spot as the only option with fiber optic technology –– the connection type that is regarded as better than pretty much anything else. And with speeds up to 940 Mbps, this ISP has you and your family covered.

While Astound Broadband Powered by RCN and Xfinity both offer cable connections with similar download speeds, Astound Broadband is the better option of the two, thanks to a greater coverage percentage of the area. In addition, Astound Broadband Powered is one of the most affordable options in the market, thanks to starting prices of $20 per month.

Xfinity is also a great option for local households. Its download speeds can support multiple devices with lightning-fast speeds up to 2 Gbps on a cable connection. Another feature that sets Xfinity apart from the competition is its great and all-encompassing TV, home security, and phone bundles starting at $55 per month.

Xfinity - Fastest Provider
RCN - Cheapest Provider
Viasat - Widely Available
Viasat - Great for Rural Areas
T-Mobile - Offers 5G Home Internet
RCN - Great Value

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed	Appropriate For	Providers in your Area offering this Speed	Availability in your Area
100 Mbps	Streaming Video chat Online gaming Larger households	AT&T EarthLink Verizon Viasat T-Mobile Hughesnet XNET WiFi Starlink	100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)	Heavy streaming (4K video multiple devices etc.) Video chat Lag-free gaming Large households	Xfinity RCN	99.85000000000001%

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Provider Connection Types in Arlington, MA

Connection Type	About this Connection Type	Availability in Arlington, MA
Satellite	Available even in very rural areas Typically has high latency (lag)	100%
DSL	Typically about 100 Mbps Slower than Cable or Fiber	1.7500000000000002%
Cable	Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps Widely available A good choice for most users	99.98%
Fiber	Typically 1 Gbps or faster Upload speeds match download speeds	83.08%