| Provider | ||||
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| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 96% |
| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 52% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 96% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.499% |
| 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 Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.60%
2 providers - 97.55%
3 providers - 95.30%
4+ providers - 1.38%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Lexington 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 Lexington area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Lexington residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 86% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 51% of those living in Lexington.
There are five internet providers serving the Lexington area, and 97.55% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Lexington's five internet providers, prices start at $25.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | 141 Mbps | 109 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| Xfinity | 148 Mbps | 19 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Lexington.
The largest internet providers in Lexington are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Lexington.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Lexington residents, covering 96% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 52% of the area. Lexington’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 99% of Lexington 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 nearly all households in Lexington 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 Lexington 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 Lexington, $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 Lexington, $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 Lexington. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lexington'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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to about half of households in Lexington covering 52% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Lexington 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 Lexington, $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 Lexington, $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 Lexington. These download speeds are available to 52% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lexington'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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Lexington covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Lexington 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 Lexington, $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 Lexington, $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 Lexington. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lexington's providers, 681 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Lexington, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Lexington, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Lexington and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Lexington at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Lexington at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Lexington residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Lexington with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Lexington. The next fastest internet provider in Lexington is Astound, offering download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps to 96% of the area.
Astound offers the cheapest internet in Lexington with plans starting at $25.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Lexington, $48.19.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Lexington, covering 96% of the city. Astound also offers fiber internet in Lexington and is available to 0.499% of households.
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.
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.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
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