Compare Andover internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Andover – 183 Mbps
MA – 122 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Andover – 85 Mbps
MA – 46 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Andover.
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 96.55%
2 providers - 96.50%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 97%, broadband coverage in Andover is comparable to the rest of Massachusetts - 100%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Andover area will have access to fiber-optic, which covers 95% of Andover residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 87% of the area. Cable is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 86% of those living in Andover.
There are four internet providers serving the Andover area, and 96.50% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Andover's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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Xfinity | 186 Mbps | 21 Mbps | Cable |
Verizon | 105 Mbps | 76 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Andover.
The largest internet providers in Andover are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Andover.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Andover residents, covering 95% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 87% of the area. Andover’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 96% of Andover residents.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Andover covering 95% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Verizon is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Andover than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Andover, $53.74.
Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Andover, $0.31.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 880 Mbps in Andover. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Andover's providers, 351 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Andover covering 87% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Andover to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Andover, $53.74.
Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Andover, $0.31.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Andover. These download speeds are available to 87% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Andover's providers, 351 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in Andover covering 96% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Andover residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Andover, $53.74.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Andover, $0.31.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Andover. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Andover's providers, 351 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Andover, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Andover, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Andover and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Andover at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Andover at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Andover residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Andover with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 96% of households in Andover. The next fastest internet provider in Andover is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 95% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Andover with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Andover, $53.74.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Andover, covering 95% of the city.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.