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Internet providers in Alton, NH
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Alton, NH internet providers
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BendBroadband  | - | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 99% |
| MetroCast Communications | - | - | Cable | 99% |
| BendBroadband | - | 100 - 50 Mbps | DSL | 78% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 25 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 22, 2021.
Need help?Alton internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
499
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.25%
2 providers - 98.88%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Alton is comparable to the rest of New Hampshire - 98%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Alton area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Alton residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 78% of those living in Alton.
There are four internet providers serving the Alton area, and 98.88% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Alton's four internet providers, prices start at $50 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Alton
The largest internet providers in Alton are HughesNet and Viasat bringing satellite options to Alton.
Satellite internet from HughesNet is available to nearly all Alton residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from Viasat, which covers 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet
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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. Speeds may vary. As of Feb 22, 2021.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Alton covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Alton 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 $59.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Alton, $55.00.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Alton, $2.89.
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 Alton. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Alton's providers, 25 Mbps.
Viasat satellite internet
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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. Speeds may vary. As of Feb 22, 2021.
Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in Alton covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Alton 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 Viasat start at $50/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Alton, $55.00.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.17 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Alton, $2.89.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Alton. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Alton's providers, 25 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Alton?
BendBroadband is the fastest internet provider in Alton with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Alton. The next fastest internet provider in Alton is MetroCast Communications, offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps to 99% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Alton?
Viasat offers the cheapest internet in Alton with plans starting at $50/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Alton, $55.00.
Is fiber internet available in Alton?
BendBroadband is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Alton, covering 99% of the city.
How do I change internet providers?
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
Why aren’t there more internet options?
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.
Is cable or DSL better?
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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