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Shop the best Shirley internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, DSL 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 Jun 27, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 98.57%
2 providers - 97.13%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Shirley 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 Shirley area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Shirley residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Shirley, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are four internet providers serving the Shirley area, and 97.13% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Shirley's four internet providers, prices start at $20 and available download speeds reach up to 200 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Verizon | 165 Mbps | 31 Mbps | DSL |
| Xfinity | 157 Mbps | 18 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Shirley.
The largest internet providers in Shirley are Xfinity, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to Shirley.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all Shirley residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Shirley’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Shirley 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 Jun 27, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Shirley covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Shirley residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $20/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Shirley, $40.00.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.80 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Shirley, $1.90.
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 Shirley. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Shirley'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 Jun 27, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Shirley covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Shirley 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 $49.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Shirley, $40.00.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 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 Shirley, $1.90.
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 Shirley. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Shirley'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 Jun 27, 2022.
Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in Shirley covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Shirley 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 Viasat start at $50/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Shirley, $40.00.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.17 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Shirley, $1.90.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Shirley. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Shirley's providers, 83 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Shirley with download speeds up to 200 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Shirley. The next fastest internet provider in Shirley is HughesNet, offering download speeds up to 25 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Shirley with plans starting at $20/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Shirley, $40.00.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
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.
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.
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.
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