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| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 97% |
| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 80% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 3.945% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
netBlazr  | $39.95 | 200 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 5.893% |
*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 Feb 14, 2023.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.94%
2 providers - 99.39%
3 providers - 99.19%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Arlington 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 Arlington area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Arlington residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 80% of those living in Arlington.
There are six internet providers serving the Arlington area, and 99.39% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Arlington's six internet providers, prices start at $25.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Arlington are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Arlington.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Arlington residents, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 80% of the area. Arlington’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 99% of Arlington 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Arlington covering 97% 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 Arlington 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 Arlington, $46.82.
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 Arlington, $0.19.
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 Arlington. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Arlington's providers, 576 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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Arlington covering 80% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Arlington 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 Arlington, $46.82.
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 Arlington, $0.19.
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 Arlington. These download speeds are available to 80% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Arlington's providers, 576 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Arlington covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Arlington 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 Arlington, $46.82.
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 Arlington, $0.19.
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 Arlington. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Arlington's providers, 576 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Arlington, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Arlington, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Arlington and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Arlington at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Arlington at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Arlington residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Arlington may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Arlington cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Arlington with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Arlington. The next fastest internet provider in Arlington is Astound, offering download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Astound offers the cheapest internet in Arlington with plans starting at $25.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Arlington, $46.82.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Arlington, covering 97% of the city. Astound also offers fiber internet in Arlington and is available to 3.945% of households.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
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According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
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