*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 - 99.92%
2 providers - 99.32%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Kingston 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 Kingston area will have access to fiber-optic, which covers 92% of Kingston residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 91% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 59% of those living in Kingston.
There are four internet providers serving the Kingston area, and 99.32% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Kingston'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 | 137 Mbps | 107 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| Xfinity | 141 Mbps | 22 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Kingston.
The largest internet providers in Kingston are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Kingston.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Kingston residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 84% of the area. Kingston’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 99% of Kingston 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.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to all households in Kingston covering 100% 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 Kingston 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 Kingston, $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 Kingston, $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 150 Mbps in Kingston. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Kingston's providers, 154 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.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Kingston covering 84% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Kingston 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 Kingston, $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 Kingston, $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 Kingston. These download speeds are available to 84% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Kingston's providers, 154 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 all households in Kingston covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Kingston 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 Kingston, $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 Kingston, $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 Kingston. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Kingston's providers, 154 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Kingston, you’ll likely have options from fiber-optic, cable, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Kingston, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Kingston and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Kingston at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Kingston at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Kingston residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Kingston with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Kingston. The next fastest internet provider in Kingston is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Kingston with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Kingston, $53.74.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Kingston, covering 100% 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.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
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.
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