*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 - 99.87%
3 providers - 0.72%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Belmont 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 Belmont area will have access to fiber-optic, which covers 99% of Belmont residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 79% of those living in Belmont.
There are five internet providers serving the Belmont area, and 99.87% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Belmont's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Belmont are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Belmont.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Belmont residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 80% of the area. Belmont’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 100% of Belmont 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 all households in Belmont covering 99% 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 Belmont 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 Belmont, $50.98.
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 Belmont, $0.29.
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 Belmont. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Belmont's providers, 291 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 Belmont covering 80% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Belmont 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 Belmont, $50.98.
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 Belmont, $0.29.
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 Belmont. These download speeds are available to 80% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Belmont's providers, 291 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 Belmont covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Belmont 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 Belmont, $50.98.
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 Belmont, $0.29.
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 Belmont. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Belmont's providers, 291 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Belmont, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Belmont, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Belmont and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Belmont at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Belmont at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Belmont 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 Belmont 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 Belmont cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Belmont with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Belmont. The next fastest internet provider in Belmont is netBlazr, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 7.463% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Belmont with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Belmont, $50.98.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Belmont, covering 99% of the city.
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
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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