Compare Milford internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Milford – 164 Mbps
NH – 152 Mbps
U.S. – 125 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Milford – 31 Mbps
NH – 36 Mbps
U.S. – 45 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Milford.
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Shop the best Milford internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from DSL, cable and fiber-optic providers in your area.
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Xfinity | $20.00 | 25 - 200 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont | $34.95 | 24 - 25 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
FirstLight Fiber | - | - | DSL | 6.655% |
HughesNet | $49.99 | 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 Jun 27, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.93%
2 providers - 99.93%
3 providers - 10.22%
4+ providers - 4.08%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Milford 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 Milford area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Milford residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Milford, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are five internet providers serving the Milford area, and 99.93% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Milford's five internet providers, prices start at $20 and available download speeds reach up to 200 Mbps.
Results from real users
Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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Telephone Operating Company of Vermont | 136 Mbps | 65 Mbps | DSL |
Xfinity | 202 Mbps | 104 Mbps | Cable |
FirstLight Fiber | 73 Mbps | 94 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Milford.
The largest internet providers in Milford are Xfinity, Telephone Operating Company of Vermont, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to Milford.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all Milford residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont, which covers 100% of the area. Milford’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Milford residents.
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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 Jun 27, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Milford covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Milford residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $20/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Milford, $38.73.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.80 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Milford, $1.76.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 200 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Milford. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Milford's providers, 69 Mbps.
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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 Jun 27, 2022.
DSL from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont offers broadband to all households in Milford covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont uses telephone lines in Milford 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 $34.95/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Milford, $38.73.
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 24 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.46 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Milford, $1.76.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Telephone Operating Company of Vermont offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in Milford. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Milford's providers, 69 Mbps.
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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 Jun 27, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Milford covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Milford 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 $49.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Milford, $38.73.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Milford, $1.76.
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 Milford. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Milford's providers, 69 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Milford with download speeds up to 200 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Milford. The next fastest internet provider in Milford is HughesNet, offering download speeds up to 25 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Milford with plans starting at $20/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Milford, $38.73.
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.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
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.