*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 - 98.57%
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 DSL, which covers 97% of Shirley residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 77% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 21% of those living in Shirley.
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 $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Shirley are Verizon, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Shirley.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Shirley residents, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 99% of the area. Shirley’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Shirley 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 Shirley covering 97% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Shirley 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 Shirley, $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 Shirley, $0.55.
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 Shirley. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Shirley's providers, 66 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 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 $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Shirley, $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 Shirley, $0.55.
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 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, 66 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 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 $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Shirley, $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 Shirley, $0.55.
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, 66 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Shirley with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Shirley. The next fastest internet provider in Shirley is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 97% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Shirley with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Shirley, $53.74.
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.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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