*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 - 98.35%
2 providers - 96.86%
3 providers - 0.22%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 98%, broadband coverage in Peabody 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 Peabody area will have access to DSL, which covers 97% of Peabody residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 95% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 8.950% of those living in Peabody.
There are four internet providers serving the Peabody area, and 96.86% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Peabody's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Peabody are Verizon, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Peabody.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Peabody residents, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 98% of the area. Peabody’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Peabody 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.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Peabody covering 97% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Peabody 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 Peabody, $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 Peabody, $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 Peabody. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Peabody's providers, 601 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 nearly all households in Peabody covering 98% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Peabody 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 Peabody, $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 Peabody, $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 Peabody. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Peabody's providers, 601 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Peabody covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Peabody 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 $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Peabody, $53.74.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Peabody, $0.29.
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 Peabody. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Peabody's providers, 601 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Peabody with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Peabody. The next fastest internet provider in Peabody is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 0.041% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Peabody with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Peabody, $53.74.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Peabody, covering 3.371% of the city. Xfinity also offers fiber internet in Peabody and is available to 0.041% of households.
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.
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
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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