Internet Providers in Athol, Massachusetts

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For residents of Athol, Massachusetts, Spectrum stands out as the top internet service option if available. It offers cable connections with download speeds up to 1 Gbps and starts at $49.99 per month. Although Spectrum covers 78.80% of the area, those within reach benefit from high-speed internet and fair pricing.

Those outside Spectrum's coverage can turn to Viasat Internet or EarthLink 5G Home Internet. Viasat covers 100% of Athol with its satellite connection, offering speeds up to 150 Mbps starting at $119.99 per month. While Viasat's service is generally slower and pricier than Spectrum, its full coverage guarantees access for all residents. EarthLink provides a 5G connection with speeds up to 100 Mbps for $39.95 per month but covers only 20% of the area.

In summary, Spectrum and Viasat offer the most extensive coverage in Athol. EarthLink, though less widespread, presents a more budget-friendly option.

Xfinity - Fastest Provider
Spectrum - Cheapest Provider
Viasat - Widely Available
Viasat - Great for Rural Areas
T-Mobile - Offers 5G Home Internet
Xfinity - 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	Viasat T-Mobile EarthLink Hughesnet XNET WiFi Starlink	100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)	Heavy streaming (4K video multiple devices etc.) Video chat Lag-free gaming Large households	Spectrum Xfinity	78.84%

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Provider Connection Types in Athol, MA

Connection Type	About this Connection Type	Availability in Athol, MA
Satellite	Available even in very rural areas Typically has high latency (lag)	100%
DSL	Typically about 100 Mbps Slower than Cable or Fiber	14.08%
Cable	Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps Widely available A good choice for most users	96.3%
Fiber	Typically 1 Gbps or faster Upload speeds match download speeds	0.21%