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Internet providers in Great Barrington, MA

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Great Barrington, MA internet providers

Provider
Verizon $49.99 300 - 940 MbpsDSL100%
Spectrum $49.99 300 - 1,000 Mbps **Cable100%
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont $39.95 -DSL36%
HughesNet $64.99 25 - 25 MbpsSatellite100%
Viasat $69.99 12 - 150 MbpsSatellite100%
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Great Barrington internet service at a glance

At 100%, broadband coverage in Great Barrington 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 Great Barrington area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Great Barrington residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 16% of those living in Great Barrington.

There are six internet providers serving the Great Barrington area, and 100% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Great Barrington's six internet providers, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 10,000 Mbps.

Top high-speed internet providers in Great Barrington

The largest internet providers in Great Barrington are Verizon, Spectrum, and Telephone Operating Company of Vermont bringing DSL and cable options to Great Barrington.

DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Great Barrington residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 100% of the area. Great Barrington’s third most-available internet provider, Telephone Operating Company of Vermont, offers DSL to around 36% of Great Barrington residents.

Verizon DSL internet

Provider
Verizon
Starting price*
$49.99/mo.
Max download speed

940 Mbps

Max upload speed

1 Mbps

Average availability

100%

DSL from Verizon offers broadband to all households in Great Barrington covering 100% of the area.

DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Great Barrington 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 lower than the average starting price for internet in Great Barrington, $56.97.

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 Great Barrington, $0.34.

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 Great Barrington. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Great Barrington's providers, 39 Mbps.

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Spectrum cable internet

Provider
Spectrum
Starting price*
$49.99/mo.
Max download speed

1,000 Mbps**

(wireless speeds may vary)

Max upload speed

10 Mbps

Average availability

100%

Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Great Barrington covering 100% of the area.

Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Great Barrington residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.

Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Great Barrington, $56.97.

Spectrum 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 Great Barrington, $0.34.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Great Barrington. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Great Barrington's providers, 39 Mbps.

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Telephone Operating Company of Vermont DSL internet

Provider

Telephone Operating Company of Vermont

Starting price*
$39.95/mo.
Max download speed

10,000 Mbps

Max upload speed

10 Mbps

Average availability

36%

DSL from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont offers broadband to some, but not many households in Great Barrington covering 36% of the area.

DSL internet from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont uses telephone lines in Great Barrington 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 Telephone Operating Company of Vermont start at $39.95/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Great Barrington, $56.97.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Telephone Operating Company of Vermont offers download speeds up to 10,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Great Barrington. These download speeds are available to 36% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Great Barrington's providers, 39 Mbps.

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Internet coverage for rural areas

If you live in the heart of Great Barrington, you’ll likely have options from DSL and cable internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Great Barrington, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.

Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Great Barrington and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Great Barrington at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Great Barrington at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Great Barrington residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.

Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Great Barrington may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Great Barrington DSL and cable internet providers.

Internet provider frequently asked questions

Telephone Operating Company of Vermont is the fastest internet provider in Great Barrington with download speeds up to 10,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 36% of households in Great Barrington. The next fastest internet provider in Great Barrington is Spectrum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.

Telephone Operating Company of Vermont offers the cheapest internet in Great Barrington with plans starting at $39.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Great Barrington, $56.97.

There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.

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.

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.

No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.