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Internet Providers in Arlington, Massachusetts

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Home Internet in Arlington, MA

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    225 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 32.2%
  • 2. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 85.4%
  • 3. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
    Availability: 79.3%
    Arlington speed tests confirm high speeds for Verizon
  • 4. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 99.8%
    Arlington speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 5. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. RCN
    Speeds Up To
    1.5 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 99.9%
  • 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: 25.2%

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.

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
25.2%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • AT&T
  • EarthLink
  • Verizon
  • Viasat
  • Hughesnet
  • 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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Internet Provider Store Locations in Arlington, MA

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%

List of Internet Providers in Arlington, MA

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T 5G Internet 225 Mbps
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
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Arlington, MA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet Air $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 225 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
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
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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