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| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 96% |
| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 75% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 92% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 3.549% |
| 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 - 99.61%
2 providers - 98.10%
3 providers - 92.24%
4+ providers - 4.72%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Framingham 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 Framingham area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Framingham residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 74% of those living in Framingham.
There are five internet providers serving the Framingham area, and 98.10% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Framingham's five internet providers, prices start at $25.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Framingham are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Framingham.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Framingham residents, covering 96% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 75% of the area. Framingham’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 99% of Framingham 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 Framingham covering 96% 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 Framingham 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 Framingham, $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 Framingham, $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 Framingham. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Framingham'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 Framingham covering 75% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Framingham 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 Framingham, $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 Framingham, $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 Framingham. These download speeds are available to 75% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Framingham'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 Framingham covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Framingham 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 Framingham, $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 Framingham, $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 Framingham. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Framingham's providers, 681 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Framingham, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Framingham, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Framingham and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Framingham at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Framingham at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Framingham residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Framingham with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Framingham. The next fastest internet provider in Framingham is Astound, offering download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps to 92% of the area.
Astound offers the cheapest internet in Framingham with plans starting at $25.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Framingham, $48.19.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Framingham, covering 96% of the city. Astound also offers fiber internet in Framingham and is available to 3.549% of households.
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.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
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