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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 8.267% |
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont  | $39.95 | - | DSL | 100% |
| MetroCast Communications | $19.99 | 100 - 150 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| 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.
Need help?At 100%, broadband coverage in Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Pittsfield residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Pittsfield, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are five internet providers serving the Pittsfield area, and 8.27% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Pittsfield's five internet providers, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 10,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Pittsfield are Telephone Operating Company of Vermont, MetroCast Communications, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Pittsfield.
DSL internet from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont is available to nearly all Pittsfield residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from MetroCast Communications, which covers 100% of the area. Pittsfield’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Pittsfield 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.
DSL from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont offers broadband to all households in Pittsfield covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont uses telephone lines in Pittsfield 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 lower than the average starting price for internet in Pittsfield, $44.98.
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 Pittsfield. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Pittsfield's providers, 100 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 MetroCast Communications offers broadband to all households in Pittsfield covering 100% of the area.
MetroCast Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Pittsfield residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for MetroCast Communications start at $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Pittsfield, $44.98.
MetroCast Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Pittsfield, $0.96.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, MetroCast Communications offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 15 Mbps in Pittsfield. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly faster than the average max speeds from all Pittsfield's providers, 100 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Pittsfield covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield, $44.98.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Pittsfield, $0.96.
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 Pittsfield. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Pittsfield's providers, 100 Mbps.
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont is the fastest internet provider in Pittsfield with download speeds up to 10,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Pittsfield. The next fastest internet provider in Pittsfield is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 8.267% of the area.
MetroCast Communications offers the cheapest internet in Pittsfield with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Pittsfield, $44.98.
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%.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
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