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| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 97% |
| Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont  | $39.95 | - | DSL | 3.794% |
| 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 97%, broadband coverage in Medford is comparable to the rest of New York - 100%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Medford area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Medford residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Medford, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are five internet providers serving the Medford area, and 97.23% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Medford's five internet providers, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 10,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Medford are Verizon, Optimum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Medford.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Medford residents, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Optimum, which covers 100% of the area. Medford’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Medford 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 Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Medford covering 97% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Medford 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 Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Medford, $52.98.
Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Medford, $0.33.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Medford. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Medford's providers, 116 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 Optimum offers broadband to all households in Medford covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Medford residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Optimum start at $40/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Medford, $52.98.
Optimum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.13 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Medford, $0.33.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Optimum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in Medford. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Medford's providers, 116 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 Medford covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Medford 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 Medford, $52.98.
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 Medford, $0.33.
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 Medford. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Medford's providers, 116 Mbps.
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont is the fastest internet provider in Medford with download speeds up to 10,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 3.794% of households in Medford. The next fastest internet provider in Medford is Optimum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont offers the cheapest internet in Medford with plans starting at $39.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Medford, $52.98.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
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.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
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.
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