Compare Ayer internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Ayer – 199.0 Mbps
MA – 82.0 Mbps
U.S. – 133.0 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Ayer – 23.0 Mbps
MA – 13.0 Mbps
U.S. – 46.0 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Ayer.
Internet providers in Ayer, MA
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*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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Broadband availability
2868
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 99.67%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Ayer 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 Ayer area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Ayer residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 1.310% of those living in Ayer.
There are four internet providers serving the Ayer area, and 99.67% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Ayer's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Ayer
The largest internet providers in Ayer are Verizon, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Ayer.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Ayer residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 100% of the area. Ayer’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Ayer residents.
Verizon DSL internet
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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 all households in Ayer covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Ayer 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 Ayer, $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 Ayer, $0.55.
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 Ayer. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Ayer's providers, 66 Mbps.
Xfinity cable internet
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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 Ayer covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Ayer 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 Ayer, $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 Ayer, $0.55.
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 Ayer. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Ayer's providers, 66 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Ayer covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Ayer where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Ayer, $53.74.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Ayer, $0.55.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Ayer. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Ayer's providers, 66 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Ayer with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Ayer. The next fastest internet provider in Ayer is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Ayer with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Ayer, $53.74.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
