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Best Internet Providers in Arlington, MA

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Top 11 Internet Service Providers in Arlington, MA

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1. AT&T

32.2% Available
Download speeds up to:
225 Mbps 5G Internet
Prices Starting At 60.00/mo *
32.2% Available

2. EarthLink

85.4% Available
Download speeds up to:
940 Mbps Fiber
Prices Starting At 54.95/mo
85.4% Available

3. Verizon

79.7% Available
Download speeds up to:
940 Mbps Fiber
Prices Starting At 34.99/mo
79.7% Available

4. Xfinity

99.8% Available
Download speeds up to:
2 Gbps Cable
Prices Starting At 30.00/mo
99.8% Available

5. Viasat

100% Available
Download speeds up to:
150 Mbps Satellite
Prices Starting At 119.99/mo
100% Available

6. T-Mobile Home Internet

72% Available
Download speeds from:
72 - 245 Mbps 5G Internet
Prices Starting At 50.00/mo *
*With AutoPay, taxes and fees included.
72% Available

7. HughesNet

100% Available
Download speeds up to:
100 Mbps Satellite
Prices Starting At 49.99/mo
100% Available

8. XNET WiFi

32.2% Available
Download speeds from:
25 - 150 Mbps Fixed Wireless
Prices Starting At 85.00/mo
32.2% Available

9. RCN

99.9% Available
Download speeds up to:
1.5 Gbps Cable
Prices Starting At 20.00/mo *
*Includes autopay/e-bill discount. | RCN prices their plans regionally. We do our best to collect these regions and zip codes, but always verify pricing via phone or online in your specific zip code.
99.9% Available

10. Starlink

100% Available
Download speeds from:
50 - 220 Mbps Satellite
Prices Starting At 120.00/mo
100% Available

11. Verizon

20.3% Available
Download speeds up to:
50 Mbps 5G Internet
Prices Starting At 50.00/mo
20.3% Available

Best Internet Providers in Arlington

To get the best internet service in Arlington, MA, start with fiber. EarthLink Fiber offers top-notch coverage at 85.4%, providing speeds up to 940 Mbps starting at $54.95 per month. If you're looking for something slightly more budget-friendly, Verizon Fios is another excellent fiber option, covering 79.3% of the area with the same max speeds but starting at $49.99 per month. Sign up with one of these fiber providers for optimal internet performance.

If fiber isn’t an option for you, consider cable internet. Xfinity boasts nearly universal coverage of 99.8% in Arlington, offering speeds up to 2 Gbps with prices starting as low as $30 per month. Alternatively, Astound Broadband, powered by RCN, covers 99.9% of the area and provides impressive speeds up to 1.5 Gbps with rates starting at $20 per month. These cable plans are robust for most households' needs.

For those interested in wireless options, Verizon 5G Home Internet offers a good alternative at 20.7% coverage, with download speeds up to 50 Mbps and a monthly starting price of $50.

Lastly, while not the frontrunner, Verizon High Speed Internet is available as a DSL option, covering a slim 3% of the area with speeds up to 10 Mbps and starting at $40 per month.

To secure the best internet experience in Arlington, sign up with one of these top fiber or cable providers today!

Internet Provider Store Locations in Arlington

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Average download speed in Arlington:

269 Mbps

Based on 26,446 speed tests

Best Internet Provider in Arlington

  1. AT&T - 5g internet up to 225 Mbps
  2. EarthLink - Most Fiber availability
  3. Verizon - Fiber up to 940 Mbps
  4. Xfinity - Fast download speeds in Arlington, most internet coverage and most Cable availability
  5. Viasat - Widely available
  6. T-Mobile Home Internet - 5g internet up to 245 Mbps
  7. HughesNet - Another great satellite internet alternative for those who can't get Cable, Fiber, or DSL
  8. XNET WiFi - Fixed wireless up to 150 Mbps
  9. RCN - Coverage
  10. Starlink - Availability
  11. Verizon - 5g internet up to 50 Mbps

Fastest Internet Providers in Arlington

How Much Speed Do I Need?

25+ Mbps

  • Web Surfing & Email
  • HD Streaming
  • Supports 1-2 Devices
  • Ideal for 1-2 people

100+ Mbps

  • Ultra HD (4K) Streaming
  • Low Lag Online Gaming
  • Supports 3-5 Devices
  • Ideal for 2-6 people

1 Gig

  • Multi 4K HD Streaming
  • No Lag Online Gaming
  • Supports more than 5 Devices
  • Ideal for 6+ people

An Overview of Internet Providers in Arlington By Connection

Provider Connection Download speeds up to Availability
Xfinity Cable 2 Gbps 100%
RCN Cable 1.5 Gbps 100%
Verizon DSL 15 Mbps 3%
Verizon Fiber 2.3 Gbps 80%
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps 100%
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 100%
AT&T 5G Internet 225 Mbps 32%
EarthLink Fiber 5 Gbps 85%
Starry Internet Fixed Wireless 1 Gbps 2%
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps 100%
T-Mobile Home Internet 5G Internet 245 Mbps 72%
Verizon 5G Internet 300 Mbps 20%
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 225 Mbps 32%
Provider Connection Download speeds up to Availability
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps 100%
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 100%
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps 100%
RCN Cable 1.5 Gbps 100%
Xfinity Cable 2 Gbps 100%
Verizon Fiber 940 Mbps 80%
T-Mobile Home Internet 5G Internet 100 Mbps 72%
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps 20%
AT&T 5G Internet 225 Mbps 32%

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Internet Availability by Connection Type in Arlington

Internet service providers in Arlington use different methods for connecting their customers to the web. Connection types matter, so choose wisely. Fiber is generally the fastest and most reliable option, followed by cable, DSL and 5G home internet.

Fiber - 100%
Cable - 2%
DSL - 2%

What is Mbps?

Mbps is the abbreviation for megabits per second, and it also appears written as Mbits/sec. Internet providers use megabits per second to measure speeds. Broadband speeds are 25 Mbps or faster. Learn more about Mbps.

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Free Wireless Internet Access in Arlington, MA

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