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Internet Providers in Acton, Massachusetts

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Home Internet in Acton, MA

  • 1. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 97.2%
  • 2. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
    Availability: 97.2%
    Acton speed tests confirm high speeds for Verizon
  • 3. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 98.4%
    Acton speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 4. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 7%

Best Internet Providers in Acton, MA

Xfinity stands out as the top internet provider in Acton, Massachusetts. With a reliable cable connection, Xfinity delivers a maximum download speed of 2 Gbps. This speed is ideal for households that indulge in heavy internet activities like gaming and streaming. The plans start at $30 per month, offering a good balance between cost and performance. Xfinity covers 98.40% of the town, ensuring nearly all residents can access its service.

EarthLink Fiber offers another excellent option with its fiber connection, providing a maximum download speed of 940 Mbps. Starting at $54.95 per month, it appeals to those prioritizing the consistent performance of fiber optics. Similarly, Verizon offers fiber service with the same maximum speed of 940 Mbps, but at a slightly lower starting price of $49.99 per month. Both EarthLink and Verizon cover 97.20% of Acton, making fiber options highly accessible. With fiber availability at 98%, residents have no shortage of high-speed, reliable internet choices.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Always ON
6.959999999999999%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • EarthLink
  • Verizon
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Xfinity
98.44000000000001%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Acton, MA

Provider Connection Types in Acton, MA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Acton, MA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
0.18%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
98.33%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
92.15%

List of Internet Providers in Acton, MA

Provider Type Top Speed
EarthLink Fiber 940 Mbps
Verizon Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet 940 Mbps
Xfinity Cable 2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Acton, MA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
EarthLink Fiber $54.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Verizon $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $119.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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