Compare Lynn internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Lynn – 215.0 Mbps
MA – 82.0 Mbps
U.S. – 133.0 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Lynn – 126.0 Mbps
MA – 13.0 Mbps
U.S. – 46.0 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Lynn.
*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 Feb 14, 2023.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.87%
2 providers - 99.68%
3 providers - 1.98%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Lynn 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 Lynn area will have access to fiber-optic, which covers 99% of Lynn residents. Cable 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 95% of those living in Lynn.
There are four internet providers serving the Lynn area, and 99.68% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Lynn's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Lynn are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Lynn.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Lynn residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 95% of the area. Lynn’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 99% of Lynn 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to all households in Lynn covering 99% 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 Lynn 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 Lynn, $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 Lynn, $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 880 Mbps in Lynn. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lynn's providers, 351 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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Lynn covering 95% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Lynn 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 Lynn, $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 Lynn, $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 Lynn. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lynn's providers, 351 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Lynn covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Lynn 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 Lynn, $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 Lynn, $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 Lynn. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lynn's providers, 351 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Lynn, you’ll likely have options from fiber-optic, cable, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Lynn, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Lynn and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Lynn at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Lynn at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Lynn residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Lynn with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Lynn. The next fastest internet provider in Lynn is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Lynn with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Lynn, $53.74.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Lynn, covering 99% of the city.
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Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
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%.