Compare 02171 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Quincy – 159 Mbps
MA – 122 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Quincy – 19 Mbps
MA – 46 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Quincy.
Internet providers in 02171
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
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Broadband availability
12046
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.98%
2 providers - 99.98%
3 providers - 2.95%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 02171 ZIP code 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 02171 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 90% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 9.720% of those living in the 02171 ZIP code.
There are four internet providers serving the 02171 area, and 99.98% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among four internet providers in 02171, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Quincy
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Xfinity | 140 Mbps | 16 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 39 Mbps | 9 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Quincy.
Top high-speed internet providers in 02171
The largest internet providers serving the 02171 ZIP code are Verizon, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all in the 02171 ZIP code, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 99% of the area. Quincy’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 02171 ZIP code.
Verizon DSL internet
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to all households in the 02171 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines 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 Quincy, $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 Quincy, $0.49.
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 02171 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Quincy's providers, 366 Mbps.
Xfinity cable internet
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in the 02171 ZIP code, covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 02171 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 Quincy, $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 Quincy, $0.49.
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 02171 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Quincy's providers, 366 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 02171 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 02171 ZIP 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 Quincy, $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 Quincy, $0.49.
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 02171 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Quincy's providers, 366 Mbps.
Internet providers in 02171 frequently asked questions
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 02171 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in 02171. The next fastest internet provider in the 02171 ZIP code is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 0.980% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 02171 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Quincy, $53.74.
Xfinity is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 02171 ZIP code, covering 0.980% of the city.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
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.
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