| Provider | ||||
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| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 98% |
| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 66% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 93% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.062% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 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 Feb 14, 2023.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.82%
2 providers - 98.27%
3 providers - 93.17%
4+ providers - 3.57%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Burlington 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 Burlington area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Burlington residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 65% of those living in Burlington.
There are five internet providers serving the Burlington area, and 98.27% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Burlington's five internet providers, prices start at $25.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Burlington are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Burlington.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Burlington residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 66% of the area. Burlington’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 99% of Burlington 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 Burlington covering 98% 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 Burlington 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 Burlington, $48.19.
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 Burlington, $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 Burlington. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Burlington's providers, 681 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 most households in Burlington covering 66% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Burlington 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 Burlington, $48.19.
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 Burlington, $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 Burlington. These download speeds are available to 66% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Burlington's providers, 681 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 Burlington covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Burlington 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 Burlington, $48.19.
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 Burlington, $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 Burlington. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Burlington's providers, 681 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Burlington, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Burlington, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Burlington and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Burlington at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Burlington at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Burlington residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Burlington with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Burlington. The next fastest internet provider in Burlington is Astound, offering download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps to 93% of the area.
Astound offers the cheapest internet in Burlington with plans starting at $25.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Burlington, $48.19.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Burlington, covering 98% of the city. Astound also offers fiber internet in Burlington and is available to 0.062% of households.
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.
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.
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.
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