*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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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 100%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Townsend 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 Townsend area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Townsend residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Townsend, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are four internet providers serving the Townsend area, and 100% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Townsend's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Xfinity | 164 Mbps | 19 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 24 Mbps | 8 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Townsend.
The largest internet providers in Townsend are Verizon, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Townsend.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Townsend residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 100% of the area. Townsend’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Townsend 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to all households in Townsend covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Townsend 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 Townsend, $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 Townsend, $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 Townsend. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Townsend'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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Townsend covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Townsend 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 Townsend, $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 Townsend, $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 Townsend. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Townsend'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 Sep 23, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Townsend covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Townsend 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 Townsend, $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 Townsend, $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 Townsend. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Townsend's providers, 66 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Townsend with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Townsend. The next fastest internet provider in Townsend is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Townsend with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Townsend, $53.74.
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.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
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.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
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