*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 - 99.85%
2 providers - 98.59%
3 providers - 1.33%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Medford 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 Medford area will have access to fiber-optic, which covers 99% of Medford residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 90% of those living in Medford.
There are five internet providers serving the Medford area, and 98.59% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Medford's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Medford are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Medford.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Medford residents, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 90% of the area. Medford’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 99% of Medford 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 nearly all households in Medford covering 97% 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 Medford 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 Medford, $50.98.
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 Medford, $0.29.
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 Medford. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Medford's providers, 291 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 Medford covering 90% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Medford 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 Medford, $50.98.
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 Medford, $0.29.
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 Medford. These download speeds are available to 90% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Medford's providers, 291 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 Medford covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Medford 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 Medford, $50.98.
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 Medford, $0.29.
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 Medford. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Medford's providers, 291 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Medford, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Medford, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Medford and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Medford at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Medford at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Medford 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 Medford 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 Medford cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Medford with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Medford. The next fastest internet provider in Medford is netBlazr, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 18% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Medford with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Medford, $50.98.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Medford, covering 97% of the city.
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
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