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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 93% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 71% |
ClickCableTV(wholesale)  | $34.95 | 55 - 500 Mbps | Cable | 89% |
| 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.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 98.43%
2 providers - 97.90%
3 providers - 83.72%
4+ providers - 0.71%
Source: FCC
At 93%, broadband coverage in Milton is comparable to the rest of Washington - 97%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Milton area will have access to cable, which covers 93% of Milton residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 1.970% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 1.080% of those living in Milton.
There are five internet providers serving the Milton area, and 97.90% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Milton's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Milton are Xfinity, CenturyLink, and ClickCableTV(wholesale) bringing cable and DSL options to Milton.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all Milton residents, covering 93% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 71% of the area. Milton’s third most-available internet provider, ClickCableTV(wholesale), offers cable to around 89% of Milton 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.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in Milton covering 93% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Milton 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 Milton, $49.98.
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 Milton, $1.67.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in Milton. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Milton's providers, 247 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.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to most households in Milton covering 71% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Milton 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 CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Milton, $49.98.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Milton, $1.67.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in Milton. These download speeds are available to 71% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Milton's providers, 247 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 ClickCableTV(wholesale) offers broadband to nearly all households in Milton covering 89% of the area.
ClickCableTV(wholesale)’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Milton residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for ClickCableTV(wholesale) start at $34.95/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Milton, $49.98.
ClickCableTV(wholesale) customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 55 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.64 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Milton, $1.67.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, ClickCableTV(wholesale) offers download speeds up to 500 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Milton. These download speeds are available to 89% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Milton's providers, 247 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Milton, you’ll likely have options from cable and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Milton, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Milton and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Milton at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Milton at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Milton residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Milton with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 93% of households in Milton. The next fastest internet provider in Milton is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 71% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Milton with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Milton, $49.98.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
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%.
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