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Reading, MA internet providers

Provider
Verizon $49.99 300 - 940 MbpsFiber-optic96%
Verizon $49.99 300 - 940 MbpsDSL76%
Xfinity $29.99 50 - 3,000 MbpsCable95%
HughesNet $64.99 25 - 25 MbpsSatellite100%
Viasat $69.99 12 - 150 MbpsSatellite100%

*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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Reading internet service at a glance

  • Fastest advertised download speeds

    3000 Mbps

    Provider: Xfinity

    Source: FCC

  • Broadband availability

    24747

    people have access to broadband internet of any type

    1 provider - 97.76%

    2 providers - 93.45%

    3 providers - 0%

    4+ providers - 0%

    Source: FCC

  • Most available internet technology

    Cable - 92%

    DSL - 77%

    Fiber - 96%

    Source: FCC

At 98%, broadband coverage in Reading 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 Reading area will have access to fiber-optic, which covers 96% of Reading residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 92% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 77% of those living in Reading.

There are four internet providers serving the Reading area, and 93.45% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Reading's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.

Results from real users

Average internet speeds in Reading

ProviderDownload speedUpload speedInternet type
Verizon 103 Mbps 72 Mbps Fiber-optic
Xfinity 156 Mbps 20 Mbps Cable

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Reading.

Compare Reading internet speeds to the national average

  • Download Speeds

    Reading – 156 Mbps

    MA – 122 Mbps

    U.S. – 123 Mbps

  • Upload Speeds

    Reading – 92 Mbps

    MA – 46 Mbps

    U.S. – 44 Mbps

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Reading.

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Top high-speed internet providers in Reading

The largest internet providers in Reading are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Reading.

Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Reading residents, covering 96% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 76% of the area. Reading’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 95% of Reading residents.

Verizon fiber-optic internet

Provider
Verizon
Starting price*
$49.99/mo.
Max download speed

940 Mbps

Max upload speed

880 Mbps

Average availability

96%

*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.

Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Reading covering 96% 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 Reading 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 Reading, $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 Reading, $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 Reading. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Reading's providers, 351 Mbps.

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Verizon DSL internet

Provider
Verizon
Starting price*
$49.99/mo.
Max download speed

940 Mbps

Max upload speed

1 Mbps

Average availability

76%

*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 most households in Reading covering 76% of the area.

DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Reading 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 Reading, $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 Reading, $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 Reading. These download speeds are available to 76% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Reading's providers, 351 Mbps.

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Xfinity cable internet

Provider
Xfinity
Starting price*
$29.99/mo.
Max download speed

3,000 Mbps

Max upload speed

10 Mbps

Average availability

95%

*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 nearly all households in Reading covering 95% of the area.

Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Reading 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 Reading, $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 Reading, $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 Reading. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Reading's providers, 351 Mbps.

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Internet coverage for rural areas

If you live in the heart of Reading, you’ll likely have options from fiber-optic, cable, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Reading, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.

Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Reading and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Reading at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Reading at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Reading residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.

Internet provider frequently asked questions

Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Reading with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 95% of households in Reading. The next fastest internet provider in Reading is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 96% of the area.

Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Reading with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Reading, $53.74.

Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Reading, covering 96% of the city.

There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.

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.

Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.

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