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Internet Providers in Melrose, Massachusetts

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Home Internet in Melrose, MA

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 14%
  • 2. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 88.9%
  • 3. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet, Fiber
    Availability: 88.9%
    Melrose speed tests confirm high speeds for Verizon
  • 4. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 99.9%
    Melrose speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 5. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 63.1%
  • 7. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 14%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Melrose, MA

Xfinity dominates the internet scene in Melrose, Massachusetts. It delivers cable connections with a max download speed of 2 Gbps. With plans starting at $30 per month, Xfinity provides value for most residents. Its 99.90% coverage makes it almost universally accessible. Households streaming HD videos or gaming heavily benefit from Xfinity’s high speeds and broad reach.

Verizon ranks second, offering 5G and fiber connections. Though its max download speed of 940 Mbps falls short of Xfinity’s, it remains faster than many competitors. Verizon’s plans start at $49.99 per month and bring reliability through fiber and 5G technology. Covering about 87.90% of Melrose, Verizon doesn’t quite match Xfinity’s extensive reach but still offers substantial coverage. Melrose residents enjoy diverse options, with both cable and fiber widely available and citywide satellite connections for added choice.

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
99.89%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Melrose, MA

Provider Connection Types in Melrose, MA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Melrose, MA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
0.01%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
99.94%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
92.35%

List of Internet Providers in Melrose, MA

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T 5G Internet 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber 940 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet, Fiber 940 Mbps
Xfinity Cable 2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 415 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 225 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Melrose, MA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet Air $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 300 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 $34.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet, Fiber
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
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 415 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 225 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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