Internet Providers in Framingham, Massachusetts

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Home Internet Summary in Framingham, MA

In Framingham, Massachusetts, Xfinity ranks as the top internet service provider. It offers cable connections with download speeds up to 2 Gbps. Starting at $30 per month, Xfinity provides great value for high-speed internet. With 99.80% coverage, most residents can access its services. This extensive reach and speed make it ideal for heavy internet users, streaming, gaming, and multiple devices.

EarthLink Fiber comes in second, offering fiber connections with speeds up to 940 Mbps. Its plans start at $54.95 per month and cover 94.60% of Framingham. Though its speeds are lower than Xfinity’s, EarthLink's fiber connection promises reliability and fast internet performance. This makes it a strong option for those needing consistent and high-quality service. Framingham’s overall mix of fiber, cable, and satellite availability provides residents with robust choices tailored to their needs.

Best Internet Providers in Framingham, MA

Three internet providers offer outstanding service in Framingham: Verizon Fios, Xfinity, and Astound Broadband Powered by RCN. Verizon Fios takes the top spot as the only ISP out of the three to use fiber optic technology, which brings local residents symmetrical speeds up to 940 Mbps. In addition, Verizon Fios offers internet-only plans that start at $49.99 per month.

Xfinity is another excellent option available in the area. It offers download speeds up to 2 Gbps via a cable connection that is available in 99.8 percent of Framingham. Customers interested in combining their TV, home security, or phone services can also find Xfinity bundles starting at just $55 per month.

Astound Broadband Powered by RCN is the other gigabit cable internet provider for local residents. It offers download speeds up to 1.5 Gbps on a cable connection as well as internet plans that start at an affordable $20 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	99.79%

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Provider Connection Types in Framingham, MA

Connection Type	About this Connection Type	Availability in Framingham, MA
Satellite	Available even in very rural areas Typically has high latency (lag)	100%
DSL	Typically about 100 Mbps Slower than Cable or Fiber	0.89%
Cable	Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps Widely available A good choice for most users	99.81%
Fiber	Typically 1 Gbps or faster Upload speeds match download speeds	94.43%