*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 - 100%
2 providers - 98.59%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Bellingham 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 Bellingham area will have access to fiber-optic, which covers 100% of Bellingham residents. Cable 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 81% of those living in Bellingham.
There are four internet providers serving the Bellingham area, and 98.59% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Bellingham'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | 116 Mbps | 67 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| Xfinity | 173 Mbps | 18 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Bellingham.
The largest internet providers in Bellingham are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Bellingham.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Bellingham residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 83% of the area. Bellingham’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 99% of Bellingham 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 all households in Bellingham covering 100% 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 Bellingham 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 Bellingham, $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 Bellingham, $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 Bellingham. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Bellingham's providers, 350 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 Bellingham covering 83% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Bellingham 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 Bellingham, $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 Bellingham, $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 Bellingham. These download speeds are available to 83% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Bellingham's providers, 350 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 all households in Bellingham covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Bellingham 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 Bellingham, $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 Bellingham, $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 Bellingham. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Bellingham's providers, 350 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Bellingham, you’ll likely have options from fiber-optic, cable, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Bellingham, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Bellingham and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Bellingham at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Bellingham at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Bellingham residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Bellingham with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Bellingham. The next fastest internet provider in Bellingham is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Bellingham with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Bellingham, $53.74.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Bellingham, covering 100% of the city.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
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.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
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