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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 Jun 1, 2020.
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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 95% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 76% 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 940 Mbps.
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
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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 Jun 1, 2020.
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 $39.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Reading, $44.99.
Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Reading, $2.14.
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.
Verizon DSL internet
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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 Jun 1, 2020.
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 $39.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Reading, $44.99.
Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Reading, $2.14.
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 Reading. These download speeds are available to 76% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Reading's providers, 351 Mbps.
Xfinity cable internet
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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 Jun 1, 2020.
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, $44.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 15 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Reading, $2.14.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 400 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Reading. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are slightly faster than the average max speeds from all Reading's providers, 351 Mbps.
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 $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in Reading at $50/mo. for speeds up to 25 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
What’s the fastest internet provider in Reading?
Verizon is the fastest internet provider in Reading with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 96% of households in Reading. The next fastest internet provider in Reading is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 400 Mbps to 95% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Reading?
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, $44.99.
Is fiber internet available in Reading?
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Reading, covering 96% of the city.
Do I need a phone line for broadband?
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
What internet providers are available at my address?
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
Is cable or fiber internet better?
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%.
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