*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 - 99.28%
2 providers - 96.90%
3 providers - 1.34%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Fall River 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 Fall River area will have access to DSL, which covers 98% of Fall River residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 2.590% of those living in Fall River.
There are four internet providers serving the Fall River area, and 96.90% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Fall River'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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| Verizon | 47 Mbps | 13 Mbps | DSL |
| Xfinity | 59 Mbps | 28 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Fall River.
The largest internet providers in Fall River are Verizon, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Fall River.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Fall River residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 98% of the area. Fall River’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Fall River 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 nearly all households in Fall River covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Fall River 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 Fall River, $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 Fall River, $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 Fall River. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fall River's providers, 104 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 Fall River covering 98% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Fall River 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 Fall River, $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 Fall River, $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 Fall River. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fall River's providers, 104 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 Fall River covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Fall River 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 Fall River, $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 Fall River, $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 Fall River. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Fall River's providers, 104 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Fall River with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Fall River. The next fastest internet provider in Fall River is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 98% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Fall River with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Fall River, $53.74.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Fall River, covering 0.126% of the city.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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.
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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