*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 - 98.74%
2 providers - 97.72%
3 providers - 1.51%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Norwood 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 Norwood area will have access to fiber-optic, which covers 95% of Norwood residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 94% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 74% of those living in Norwood.
There are four internet providers serving the Norwood area, and 97.72% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Norwood's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Norwood are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Norwood.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Norwood residents, covering 95% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 74% of the area. Norwood’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 99% of Norwood 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 Norwood covering 95% 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 Norwood 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 Norwood, $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 Norwood, $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 Norwood. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Norwood'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 most households in Norwood covering 74% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Norwood 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 Norwood, $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 Norwood, $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 Norwood. These download speeds are available to 74% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Norwood'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 Norwood covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Norwood 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 Norwood, $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 Norwood, $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 Norwood. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Norwood's providers, 351 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Norwood, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Norwood, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Norwood and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Norwood at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Norwood at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Norwood residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Norwood with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Norwood. The next fastest internet provider in Norwood is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 95% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Norwood with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Norwood, $53.74.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Norwood, covering 95% of the city.
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.
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.
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