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Internet Providers in Northborough, Massachusetts

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Home Internet in Northborough, MA

  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 95.6%
    Northborough speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum
  • 2. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 98.6%
  • 3. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
    Availability: 98.6%
    Northborough speed tests confirm high speeds for Verizon
  • 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%
  • 7. Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 37.6%

Best Internet Providers in Northborough, MA

Spectrum asserts its dominance in Northborough, Massachusetts, as a top internet services provider. Encompassing 96% of the area with its cable connection, Spectrum offers high-speed internet with download speeds up to 1 Gbps. Its plans begin at $49.99 per month, making it a go-to for residents needing fast connections for online gaming or HD streaming.

Verizon trails closely behind, covering 95% of Northborough with its fiber and DSL connections. With monthly plans from $40, it boasts download speeds of up to 940 Mbps, offering almost as much value, speed, and coverage as Spectrum.

Vying for its market share, T-Mobile offers 5G home internet, a fresh addition to the technology scene. Despite only covering 38% of Northborough, it provides download speeds ranging from 33-245 Mbps. Its $50 per month plan could appeal to those seeking a 5G experience, even if it costs slightly more.

Meanwhile, Viasat Internet covers 100% of Northborough with its satellite connection. Though its speeds are capped at 50 Mbps, its plans also start at $49.99 per month, an alternative option for those preferring availability over speed.

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
37.64%
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
  • Spectrum
95.59%

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Provider Connection Types in Northborough, MA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Northborough, MA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
1.87%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
96.36%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
94.78999999999999%

List of Internet Providers in Northborough, MA

Provider Type Top Speed
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps
EarthLink Fiber 940 Mbps
Verizon Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet 940 Mbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Northborough, MA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Spectrum $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
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
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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