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| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 97% |
| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 84% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 96% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.895% |
| 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 - 99.24%
2 providers - 98.39%
3 providers - 95.41%
4+ providers - 0.44%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Woburn 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 Woburn area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Woburn residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 84% of those living in Woburn.
There are five internet providers serving the Woburn area, and 98.39% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Woburn's five internet providers, prices start at $25.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Woburn are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Woburn.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Woburn residents, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 84% of the area. Woburn’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 98% of Woburn 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.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Woburn covering 97% 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 Woburn 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 Woburn, $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 Woburn, $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 880 Mbps in Woburn. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Woburn'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.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Woburn covering 84% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Woburn 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 Woburn, $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 Woburn, $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 Woburn. These download speeds are available to 84% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Woburn'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 nearly all households in Woburn covering 98% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Woburn 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 Woburn, $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 Woburn, $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 Woburn. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Woburn's providers, 681 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Woburn, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Woburn, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Woburn and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Woburn at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Woburn at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Woburn residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Woburn with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Woburn. The next fastest internet provider in Woburn is Astound, offering download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps to 96% of the area.
Astound offers the cheapest internet in Woburn with plans starting at $25.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Woburn, $48.19.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Woburn, covering 97% of the city. Astound also offers fiber internet in Woburn and is available to 0.895% of households.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
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.
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