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Internet providers in Franklin Town, MA
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*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 Jun 1, 2020.
Need help?Franklin Town internet service at a glance
At 100%, broadband coverage in Franklin Town 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 Franklin Town area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Franklin Town residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 80% of those living in Franklin Town.
There are five internet providers serving the Franklin Town area, and 99.53% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Franklin Town's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 940 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Franklin Town
The largest internet providers in Franklin Town are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Franklin Town.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Franklin Town residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 80% of the area. Franklin Town’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 100% of Franklin Town residents.
Verizon fiber-optic internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Franklin Town 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 Franklin Town than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $39.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Franklin Town, $44.99.
Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Franklin Town, $2.14.
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 Franklin Town. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Franklin Town's providers, 351 Mbps.
Verizon DSL internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Franklin Town covering 80% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Franklin Town 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 $39.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Franklin Town, $44.99.
Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Franklin Town, $2.14.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 15 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Franklin Town. These download speeds are available to 80% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Franklin Town's providers, 351 Mbps.
Xfinity cable internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Franklin Town covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Franklin Town 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 Franklin Town, $44.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 15 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Franklin Town, $2.14.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 400 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Franklin Town. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly faster than the average max speeds from all Franklin Town's providers, 351 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you live in the heart of Franklin Town, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Franklin Town, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Franklin Town and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Franklin Town at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in Franklin Town at $50/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Franklin Town residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Franklin Town?
Verizon is the fastest internet provider in Franklin Town with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Franklin Town. The next fastest internet provider in Franklin Town is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 400 Mbps to 100% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Franklin Town?
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Franklin Town with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Franklin Town, $44.99.
Is fiber internet available in Franklin Town?
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Franklin Town, covering 98% of the city.
Do I need a phone line for broadband?
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
What’s the best internet deal in my area?
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
Is cable or fiber internet better?
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
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