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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 8.850% |
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont 
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$39.95 | - | DSL | 100% |
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MetroCast Communications
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$19.99 | - | Cable | 99% |
| 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 03220 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 03220 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Belmont, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are five internet providers serving the 03220 area, and 98.85% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 03220, prices start at $19.99 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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| Xfinity | 250 Mbps | 17 Mbps | Cable |
| Telephone Operating Company of Vermont | 111 Mbps | 65 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Belmont.
The largest internet providers serving the 03220 ZIP code are Telephone Operating Company of Vermont, MetroCast Communications, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont is available to nearly all in the 03220 ZIP code, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from MetroCast Communications, which covers 99% of the area. Belmont’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 03220 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.
DSL from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont offers broadband to all households in the 03220 ZIP code, covering 100% 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 lower than the average starting price for internet in Belmont, $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 03220 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Belmont'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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from MetroCast Communications offers broadband to all households in the 03220 ZIP code, covering 99% of the area.
MetroCast Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 03220 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 Belmont, $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 Belmont, $0.96.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, MetroCast Communications offers download speeds up to null Mbps and upload speeds up to 15 Mbps in 03220 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Belmont'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 Sep 23, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 03220 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 03220 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 Belmont, $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 Belmont, $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 03220 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Belmont's providers, 100 Mbps.
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont is the fastest internet provider in the 03220 ZIP code with download speeds up to 10,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 03220. The next fastest internet provider in the 03220 ZIP code is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 8.850% of the area.
MetroCast Communications offers the cheapest internet in the 03220 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Belmont, $44.98.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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