Compare 02452 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Waltham – 195 Mbps
MA – 122 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Waltham – 82 Mbps
MA – 46 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Waltham.
Internet providers in 02452
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
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Broadband availability
9184
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 100%
3 providers - 98.20%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 02452 ZIP code 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 02452 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 84% of those living in the 02452 ZIP code.
There are five internet providers serving the 02452 area, and 100% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 02452, prices start at $25.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Waltham
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Xfinity | 216 Mbps | 21 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 137 Mbps | 89 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Waltham.
Top high-speed internet providers in 02452
The largest internet providers serving the 02452 ZIP code are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to the area.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all in the 02452 ZIP code, covering 96% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 90% of the area. Waltham’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 100% of residents in the 02452 ZIP code.
Verizon fiber-optic internet
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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.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in the 02452 ZIP code, 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 02452 ZIP code 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 Waltham, $48.19.
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 Waltham, $0.19.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 150 Mbps in 02452 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Waltham's providers, 389 Mbps.
Verizon DSL internet
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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 nearly all households in the 02452 ZIP code, covering 90% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines 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 Waltham, $48.19.
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 Waltham, $0.19.
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 02452 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 90% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Waltham's providers, 389 Mbps.
Xfinity cable internet
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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 the 02452 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 02452 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 Waltham, $48.19.
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 Waltham, $0.19.
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 02452 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Waltham's providers, 389 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 02452 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 02452 and the greater Waltham area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Waltham at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Waltham at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 02452 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet providers in 02452 frequently asked questions
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 02452 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 02452. The next fastest internet provider in the 02452 ZIP code is Astound, offering download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps to 98% of the area.
Astound offers the cheapest internet in the 02452 ZIP with service starting at $25.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Waltham, $48.19.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 02452 ZIP code, covering 96% of the city. Astound also offers fiber internet in 02452 and is available to 20% of households.
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.
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.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
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