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| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 98% |
| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 6.296% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 8.439% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*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 - 99.99%
2 providers - 99.95%
3 providers - 96.66%
4+ providers - 0.80%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Watertown Town 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 Watertown Town area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Watertown Town residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 13% of those living in Watertown Town.
There are five internet providers serving the Watertown Town area, and 99.95% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Watertown Town's five internet providers, prices start at $25.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Watertown Town are Verizon, Xfinity, and Astound bringing DSL and cable options to Watertown Town.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Watertown Town residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 100% of the area. Watertown Town’s third most-available internet provider, Astound, offers cable to around 98% of Watertown Town 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 Watertown Town covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Watertown Town 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 Watertown Town, $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 Watertown Town, $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 Watertown Town. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Watertown Town's providers, 681 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 Watertown Town covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Watertown Town 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 Watertown Town, $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 Watertown Town, $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 Watertown Town. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Watertown Town's providers, 681 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 Astound offers broadband to nearly all households in Watertown Town covering 98% of the area.
Astound’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Watertown Town residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Astound start at $25.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Watertown Town, $48.19.
Astound customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.09 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Watertown Town, $0.19.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Astound offers download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Watertown Town. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Watertown Town's providers, 681 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Watertown Town, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Watertown Town, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Watertown Town and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Watertown Town at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Watertown Town at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Watertown Town residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Watertown Town with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Watertown Town. The next fastest internet provider in Watertown Town is Astound, offering download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps to 98% of the area.
Astound offers the cheapest internet in Watertown Town with plans starting at $25.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Watertown Town, $48.19.
Astound is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Watertown Town, covering 8.439% of the city. Verizon also offers fiber internet in Watertown Town and is available to 6.296% of households.
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Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
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