*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 - 99.88%
2 providers - 99.16%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Buzzards Bay 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 Buzzards Bay area will have access to cable, which covers 98% of Buzzards Bay residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 94% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 31% of those living in Buzzards Bay.
There are four internet providers serving the Buzzards Bay area, and 99.16% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Buzzards Bay'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 |
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| Xfinity | 114 Mbps | 15 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 71 Mbps | 59 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Buzzards Bay.
The largest internet providers in Buzzards Bay are Verizon, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Buzzards Bay.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Buzzards Bay residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 100% of the area. Buzzards Bay’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Buzzards Bay 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.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to all households in Buzzards Bay covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Buzzards Bay 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 Buzzards Bay, $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 Buzzards Bay, $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 Buzzards Bay. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Buzzards Bay's providers, 351 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 Buzzards Bay covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Buzzards Bay 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 Buzzards Bay, $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 Buzzards Bay, $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 Buzzards Bay. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Buzzards Bay's providers, 351 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Buzzards Bay covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Buzzards Bay 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 Buzzards Bay, $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 Buzzards Bay, $0.31.
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 Buzzards Bay. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Buzzards Bay's providers, 351 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Buzzards Bay with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Buzzards Bay. The next fastest internet provider in Buzzards Bay is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Buzzards Bay with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Buzzards Bay, $53.74.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Buzzards Bay, covering 1.507% of the city.
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.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
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