Internet Service Providers
Compare Local Plans (MA)
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| ISP | Lowest Price (cheapest plan) | Top Speeds (fastest plan) |
|---|---|---|
| Verizon | 100 mbps for $40/mo | 940 mbps for $80/mo |
| Cox | 100 mbps for $50/mo | 1 GB for $100/mo |
| Earthlink | 3 to 15 mbps for $50 / 60 per mo | 5 GB for $189 per mo |
| Spectrum | 300 mbps for $50/mo | 1 GB for $90/mo |
| Xfinity | 60 mbps for $40/mo | 2000 mbps for $300/mo |
Satellite
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| ISP | Lowest Price | Top Speeds |
|---|---|---|
| Viasat | 12 Mbps for $50 | 30 Mbps fo $100 |
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps for $40/mo (promo) | 25 Mbps for $150/mo w/50GB |
Earthlink 1-833-601-5693
Internet Packages
| down (mbps) | up (mbps) | cost (mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 to 15 Mbps | 1.0 Mbps | $49.95 to 59.95 |
| 18 to 30 Mbps | 1.5 Mbps | $59.95 |
| 40 to 80 Mbps | 40 Mbps | $59.95 to $79.95 |
| 100 to 115 Mbps * | 100 Mbps | $59.95 to $79.95 |
| 200 to 500 Mbps | 500 Mbps | $69.95 to $89.95 |
| 1 Gb | 1Gb | $89.95 |
| 2 Gb | 2 Gb | $19.95 |
| 5 Gb | 5 Gb | $189.95 |
- * Most popular plan
- All speeds are dependent on serviceability at physical address—speeds vary by distance.
- 24/7 Customer support via phone or chat
- 12 month commitment
- Router Rental: $12.95/month
- Professional Installation: $79.95 one-time fee
Available in Boston, Holyoke, & Springfield and areas nearby.
Available in Baltimore, DC, Hagerstown and areas nearby.
Available in and around Auburn, Bangor, Portland, Preque Isle area.
Cox 1-855-791-4148
Gen5 Service Plans
| down (GB) | up (GB) | cost (GB) |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 3 | $50 |
| 250 | 10 | $60 |
| 500 | 30 | $80 |
| 1 GB | 35 | $100 |
- 1 year commitment
- installation & equipment fees not included
- includes wi-fi hotspots and security.
Spectrum 1-833-826-1164
Spectrum Internet
| down (mbps) | up (mbps) | cost (mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| 300 | (no data caps) | $50 |
| 500 | (Internet Ultra upgrade) | $70 |
| 1 GB | (Internet Gig upgrade) | $90 |
- Advanced WiFi option lets you control what devices get wifi
- Cable connection
- Free modem
- Contract free plan
- No data caps
Corporate stores located in Chicopee, Easthampton, Lee, Ludlow, North Adams, Orange, Pittsfield, Southbridge, Webster & Worcester.
Verizon 833-933-2461
Fios
| down (mbps) | up (mbps) | cost (mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 100 | $40 * |
| 300 | 300 | $60 ** |
| 940 | 880 | $80 *** |
- *1 Year Price Guarantee
- **2 Year Price Guarantee
- ***3 Year Price Guarantee
- Must use auto pay
- Equipment fees and taxes
- Verizon is known for good customer service.
Xfinity 855-401-5362
Xfinity Internet
| down (mbps) | up (mbps) | cost (mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | 2 (Performance) | $40 |
| 250 | 5 (Blast!) | $60 |
| 400 | 10 (Extreme Pro) | $80 |
| 1000 | 35 (Gigabit) | $90 |
| 2000 | 2K (Gigabit Pro) | $300 |
- Minimum 1 year agreement required
- Equipment and installation fees
Service centers in Allston, Braintree, Brockton, Cambridge, Dorchester, East Boston, Fall River, Framingham, Holyoke, Leominster, Lowell, Lynn, Nantucket, New Bedford, Newton, Plymouth, Salem, Somerville, Springfield, Weymouth and other cities.
Service centers by county: Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Middlesex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk & Worcester counities
Viasat Satellite (855) 242-8953
Metered broadband
| download speed (Mbps) | high speed data (GB) | cost |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | 40 GB | $50 / $70 |
| 25 | 60 GB | $70 / $100 |
| 50 | 300 GB | $200 / $300 |
| 50 | 150 GB | $150 / $200 |
| 50 | 100 GB | $100 / $150 |
- 2 yr contract
- First price shown is for first 3 months (promo)
- After high speed data limit is used, you still get access to standard data (slower)
HughesNet 833-270-5638
Internet Only Plans
| download speed (Mbps) | high speed data (GB) | cost |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | 15 GB | $65 |
| 25 | 30 GB | $75 |
| 25 | 45 GB | $110 |
| 25 | 75 GB | $160 |
- 2 year commitment
- lease or purchase equipment
- includes wi-fi.
Broadband in Massachusetts
The fifth most connected state in the US boasts an impressive 98 percent broadband coverage, with an average statewide speed of 57.2 Mbps, with only 4 percent underserved. Since 2010, the state has received over six million dollars in federal grants to through the Massachusetts Broadband Institute for the Massachusetts Broadband Initiative, with broadband infrastructure projects receiving close to 80 million over the same period. Monopoly is still a concern, with an estimated 167,000 users having access to a single service provider, with 153,000 people lacking broadband coverage altogether. However this project seeks to close the gap on high speed access for homes and businesses that have been lacking connectivity to cable and fiber networks that will provide the download speeds necessary to participate in the digital economy.