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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont  | $39.95 | - | DSL | 98% |
| FirstLight Fiber | - | - | DSL | 1.580% |
| 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?At 100%, broadband coverage in the 03103 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 03103 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 92% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 7.770% of those living in the 03103 ZIP code.
There are five internet providers serving the 03103 area, and 99.97% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 03103, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 10,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| FirstLight Fiber | 149 Mbps | 150 Mbps | DSL |
| Xfinity | 164 Mbps | 16 Mbps | Cable |
| Telephone Operating Company of Vermont | 170 Mbps | 191 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Manchester.
The largest internet providers serving the 03103 ZIP code are Xfinity, Telephone Operating Company of Vermont, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to the area.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all in the 03103 ZIP code, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont, which covers 98% of the area. Manchester’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 03103 ZIP code.
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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 03103 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 03103 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 Manchester, $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 Manchester, $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 03103 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Manchester's providers, 83 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont offers broadband to nearly all households in the 03103 ZIP code, covering 98% 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 Manchester, $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 03103 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Manchester's providers, 83 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 03103 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 03103 ZIP 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 $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Manchester, $51.23.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Manchester, $1.77.
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 03103 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Manchester's providers, 83 Mbps.
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont is the fastest internet provider in the 03103 ZIP code with download speeds up to 10,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in 03103. The next fastest internet provider in the 03103 ZIP code is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 03103 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Manchester, $51.23.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
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.
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.
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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