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Internet Providers in Malden, Massachusetts

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Home Internet in Malden, MA

  • 1. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 88.3%
  • 2. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
    Availability: 82.3%
    Malden speed tests confirm high speeds for Verizon
  • 3. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 99.9%
    Malden speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 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. Starry Internet
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless, Fiber
    Availability: 5.2%
  • 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: 56.6%

Best Internet Providers in Malden, MA

Living in Malden, Massachusetts? Xfinity might be your go-to for internet service. It's the highest-rated ISP in town, covering the city entirely and delivering a speedy cable connection that can hit top download speeds of a remarkable 2 Gbps. All this begins at a fair rate of $35 per month, meaning that residents get a good mix of speed, cost effectiveness, and ready availability.

That said, Xfinity isn't your only option. Runner up in Malden, Verizon, presents more varied connection choices with fiber, DSL, and 5G internet. It covers 78% of the area, with top speeds also hitting 1 Gbps, starting from a marginally higher price of $40 per month. T-Mobile, another reliable alternative, leverages 5G to provide 57% coverage with speeds varying between 33-245 Mbps, albeit at a steeper starting price of $50 per month.

Cable and satellite internet suppliers prevail in Malden with ample 100% coverage, trailed by fiber connectivity at 78%. This leaves residents with a variety of trustworthy contestants to pick from.

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
56.589999999999996%
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
99.86%

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Provider Connection Types in Malden, MA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Malden, MA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
2.41%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
99.9%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
77.69%

List of Internet Providers in Malden, MA

Provider Type Top Speed
EarthLink Fiber 940 Mbps
Verizon Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet 940 Mbps
Xfinity Cable, Fiber 2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Starry Internet Fixed Wireless, Fiber 500 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Malden, 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, Fiber
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
Starry Internet $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 500 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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