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Shop the best Orleans internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from DSL, cable and fiber-optic providers in your area.
Shop local providers*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 Oct 13, 2021.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.92%
2 providers - 98.94%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Orleans 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 Orleans area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Orleans residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Orleans, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are four internet providers serving the Orleans area, and 98.94% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Orleans's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 200 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Orleans are Verizon, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Orleans.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Orleans residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 99% of the area. Orleans’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Orleans residents.
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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 Oct 13, 2021.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to all households in Orleans covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Orleans 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 Orleans, $44.99.
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 Orleans. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Orleans's providers, 83 Mbps.
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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 Oct 13, 2021.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Orleans covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Orleans 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 Orleans, $44.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.20 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Orleans, $2.14.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 200 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Orleans. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Orleans's providers, 83 Mbps.
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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 Oct 13, 2021.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Orleans covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Orleans 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 Orleans, $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 Orleans, $2.14.
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 Orleans. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Orleans's providers, 83 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Orleans with download speeds up to 200 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Orleans. The next fastest internet provider in Orleans is HughesNet, offering download speeds up to 25 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Orleans with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Orleans, $44.99.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
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.
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.