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Internet Providers in Somerville, Massachusetts

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Home Internet in Somerville, MA

  • 1. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
    Availability: 45.9%
    Somerville speed tests confirm high speeds for Verizon
  • 2. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 99.9%
    Somerville speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 54.3%
  • 5. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. RCN
    Speeds Up To
    1.5 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 99%
  • 7. Starry Internet
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 12.8%
  • 8. 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: 54.3%

Best Internet Providers in Somerville, MA

If you’re in need of top-tier internet service in Somerville, look no further than Xfinity, Astound Broadband Powered by RCN, and Verizon Fios. Xfinity offers download speeds up to , and it’s available to 99.9 percent of Somerville. Xfinity has different plans available, including stand-alone internet packages that start at $30 per month as well as bundle options for internet, TV, and phone services.

Like Xfinity, Astound Broadband Powered by RCN covers almost all of Somerville and provides gigabit download speeds with its cable network. Astound Broadband has affordable internet plans, along with internet, TV, and phone service bundles.

Verizon Fios is another great fiber internet option in Somerville, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps for 1.7 percent of the area. Verizon has internet-only plans that start at $49.99 per month, and it also offers TV and phone bundles for as low as $34.99 per month.

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
54.31%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Verizon
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • HughesNet
  • Starry Internet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Xfinity
  • RCN
99.88%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Somerville, MA

Provider Connection Types in Somerville, MA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Somerville, MA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
12.790000000000001%
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
4.21%

List of Internet Providers in Somerville, MA

Provider Type Top Speed
Verizon Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet 940 Mbps
Xfinity Cable 2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
RCN Cable 1.5 Gbps
Starry Internet Fixed Wireless 500 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Somerville, MA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
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
Viasat Internet $119.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 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
Astound Broadband Powered by RCN $20/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1.5 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Starry Internet $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 500 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
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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