Compare 03842 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Hampton – 184 Mbps
NH – 150 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Hampton – 21 Mbps
NH – 36 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Hampton.
Internet providers in 03842
Internet providers in your area
03842 internet providers
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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont  | $39.95 | - | DSL | 97% |
| Telephone Operating Company of Vermont | $39.95 | - | Fiber-optic | 65% |
| Utel | - | - | DSL | 5.230% |
| FirstLight Fiber | - | - | DSL | 1.630% |
| 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Need help?03842 internet service at a glance
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 03842 ZIP code 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 03842 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 90% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 71% of those living in the 03842 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 03842 area, and 99.54% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 03842, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 10,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Hampton
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Xfinity | 184 Mbps | 21 Mbps | Cable |
| Telephone Operating Company of Vermont | 61 Mbps | 30 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Hampton.
Top high-speed internet providers in 03842
The largest internet providers serving the 03842 ZIP code are Xfinity and Telephone Operating Company of Vermont bringing cable, DSL, and fiber-optic options to the area.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all in the 03842 ZIP code, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont, which covers 97% of the area. Hampton’s third most-available internet provider, Telephone Operating Company of Vermont, offers fiber-optic to around 65% of residents in the 03842 ZIP code.
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 03842 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 03842 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 Hampton, $51.23.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Hampton, $1.77.
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 03842 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Hampton's providers, 83 Mbps.
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont 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 Telephone Operating Company of Vermont offers broadband to nearly all households in the 03842 ZIP code, covering 97% of the area.
DSL internet from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont 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 Telephone Operating Company of Vermont start at $39.95/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Hampton, $51.23.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Telephone Operating Company of Vermont offers download speeds up to 10,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in 03842 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Hampton's providers, 83 Mbps.
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont 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 Telephone Operating Company of Vermont offers broadband to most households in the 03842 ZIP code, covering 65% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 03842 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for Telephone Operating Company of Vermont start at $39.95/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Hampton, $51.23.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Telephone Operating Company of Vermont offers download speeds up to 10,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 75 Mbps in 03842 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 65% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Hampton's providers, 83 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 03842 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 03842 and the greater Hampton area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Hampton at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Hampton at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 03842 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet providers in 03842 frequently asked questions
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont is the fastest internet provider in the 03842 ZIP code with download speeds up to 10,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in 03842. The next fastest internet provider in the 03842 ZIP code is Telephone Operating Company of Vermont, offering download speeds up to 10,000 Mbps to 65% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 03842 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Hampton, $51.23.
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 03842 ZIP code, covering 65% of the city.
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%.
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.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
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