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Internet providers in Nantucket, MA
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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. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Need help?Nantucket internet service at a glance
At 100%, broadband coverage in Nantucket 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 Nantucket area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Nantucket residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Nantucket, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are four internet providers serving the Nantucket area, and 99.68% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Nantucket's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 400 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Nantucket
The largest internet providers in Nantucket are Verizon, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Nantucket.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Nantucket residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 100% of the area. Nantucket’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Nantucket residents.
Verizon DSL internet
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DSL from Verizon offers broadband to all households in Nantucket covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Nantucket 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 lower than the average starting price for internet in Nantucket, $44.99.
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 Nantucket, $2.65.
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 Nantucket. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Nantucket's providers, 116 Mbps.
Xfinity 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 Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Nantucket covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Nantucket 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 Nantucket, $44.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 15 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Nantucket, $2.65.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 400 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Nantucket. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Nantucket's providers, 116 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Nantucket covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Nantucket where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Nantucket, $44.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Nantucket, $2.65.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Nantucket. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Nantucket's providers, 116 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Nantucket?
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Nantucket with download speeds up to 400 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Nantucket. The next fastest internet provider in Nantucket is HughesNet, offering download speeds up to 25 Mbps to 100% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Nantucket?
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Nantucket with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Nantucket, $44.99.
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.
Is cable or DSL better?
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
What are my internet options?
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.
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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