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Internet providers in Great Barrington, MA
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Great Barrington, MA internet providers
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| Verizon | $39.99 | 15 - 15 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
| Spectrum | $44.99 | 60 - 100 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| Consolidated Communications | $25 | 10 - 50 Mbps | DSL | 36% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50 | 12 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Mid-Hudson Cable | - | - | Wireless | 72% |
*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?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. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Great Barrington, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
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 $25 and available download speeds reach up to 100 Mbps.
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Top high-speed internet providers in Great Barrington
The largest internet providers in Great Barrington are Verizon, Spectrum, and Consolidated Communications 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, Consolidated Communications, offers DSL to around 36% of Great Barrington residents.
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 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 $39.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Great Barrington, $43.99.
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 Great Barrington, $1.83.
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 Great Barrington. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Great Barrington's providers, 43 Mbps.
Spectrum 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 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 $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Great Barrington, $43.99.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 60 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.75 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Great Barrington, $1.83.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Great Barrington. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly faster than the average max speeds from all Great Barrington's providers, 43 Mbps.
Consolidated Communications DSL internet
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DSL from Consolidated Communications offers broadband to some, but not many households in Great Barrington covering 36% of the area.
DSL internet from Consolidated Communications 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 Consolidated Communications start at $25/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Great Barrington, $43.99.
Consolidated Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.50 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Great Barrington, $1.83.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Consolidated Communications offers download speeds up to 50 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Great Barrington. These download speeds are available to 36% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Great Barrington's providers, 43 Mbps.
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 significantly higher than average in Great Barrington at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in Great Barrington at $50/mo. for speeds up to 25 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.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Great Barrington?
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in Great Barrington with download speeds up to 100 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Great Barrington. The next fastest internet provider in Great Barrington is Consolidated Communications, offering download speeds up to 50 Mbps to 36% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Great Barrington?
Consolidated Communications offers the cheapest internet in Great Barrington with plans starting at $25/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Great Barrington, $43.99.
What internet providers are available at my address?
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.
How do I get faster internet?
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
Is my internet speed being throttled?
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.
What’s a good speed for gaming?
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
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