| Provider | ||||
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| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.870% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 30% |
| Google Fiber | $70.00 | 1,000 - 2,000 Mbps | Wired | 4.840% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
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$39.95 | 200 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*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 - 98.95%
2 providers - 98.48%
3 providers - 32.97%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in the 02118 ZIP code 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 02118 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 95% of households. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 58% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 49% of those living in the 02118 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 02118 area, and 98.48% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 02118, prices start at $25.99 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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| Verizon | 112 Mbps | 84 Mbps | DSL |
| netBlazr | 222 Mbps | 227 Mbps | Wireless |
| Xfinity | 144 Mbps | 14 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Boston.
The largest internet providers serving the 02118 ZIP code are Verizon, Xfinity, and Astound bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all in the 02118 ZIP code, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 98% of the area. Boston’s third most-available internet provider, Astound, offers cable to around 30% of residents in the 02118 ZIP code.
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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 all households in the 02118 ZIP code, covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines 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 Boston, $50.13.
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 Boston, $0.16.
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 02118 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Boston's providers, 403 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 the 02118 ZIP code, covering 98% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 02118 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 Boston, $50.13.
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 Boston, $0.16.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in 02118 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Boston's providers, 403 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 Astound offers broadband to some, but not many households in the 02118 ZIP code, covering 30% of the area.
Astound’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 02118 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Astound start at $25.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Boston, $50.13.
Astound customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.09 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Boston, $0.16.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Astound offers download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 02118 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 30% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Boston's providers, 403 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 02118 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 02118 and the greater Boston area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Boston at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Boston at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 02118 ZIP, 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 Boston 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 Boston DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 02118 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in 02118. The next fastest internet provider in the 02118 ZIP code is Google Fiber, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 4.840% of the area.
Astound offers the cheapest internet in the 02118 ZIP with service starting at $25.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Boston, $50.13.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 02118 ZIP code, covering 0.870% of the city.
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.
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.
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.
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