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Internet Providers in Medford, Massachusetts

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Home Internet in Medford, MA

  • 1. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 92.3%
  • 2. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
    Availability: 91.1%
    Medford speed tests confirm high speeds for Verizon
  • 3. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 99.9%
    Medford 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. 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: 56.1%

Best Internet Providers in Medford, MA

Xfinity reigns as the premier provider in Medford, Massachusetts, saturating the city with 100% cable internet coverage. It flaunts one of the area's fastest connections with a blistering maximum download speed of 2 Gbps. Despite these premium features, the plan starts at an economical $35 per month.

Trailing slightly behind, Verizon flaunts versatile connection options such as fiber, DSL, and 5G internet. Despite coverage only spanning 84% of the city, compared to Xfinity's expansive reach, it's still a widespread provider in Medford. Verizon’s 1 Gbps maximum download speed is impressive, and plans start at $40 a month.

T-Mobile 5G Home Internet represents the third key provider in the area, offering a 5G internet connection, although it only extends to 56% of Medford. Nevertheless, with download speeds ranging from 33 to 245 Mbps and plans starting at $50 per month, it’s a strong competitor.

Each provider presents diverse offerings, pricing, and connection availability. This diversity makes it possible for Medford residents to tailor their internet plan to their precise needs.

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
56.10000000000001%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • 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
99.91%

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Provider Connection Types in Medford, MA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Medford, MA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
0.19%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
99.92999999999999%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
84.46000000000001%

List of Internet Providers in Medford, 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
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Medford, 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
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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