Internet Providers in Arlington, Massachusetts

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Home Internet in Arlington, MA

1. EarthLink

Speeds Up To
940 Mbps

Connection: Fiber

Availability: 85.4%

(855) 723-5079

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2. Verizon

3.6 User Ratings (1,352)**

Speeds Up To
940 Mbps

Connection: Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet

Availability: 79.3%

Arlington speed tests confirm high speeds for Verizon

(877) 560-5156

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3. Xfinity

3.4 User Ratings (6,367)**

Speeds Up To
2 Gbps

Connection: Cable

Availability: 99.8%

Arlington speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity

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4. Viasat

3.1 User Ratings (2,964)**

Speeds Up To
150 Mbps

Connection: Satellite

Availability: 100%

(844) 912-2812

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5. HughesNet

2.8 User Ratings (6,415)**

Speeds Up To
100 Mbps

Connection: Satellite

Availability: 100%

(844) 902-3107

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6. RCN

3.7 User Ratings (334)**

Speeds Up To
1.5 Gbps

Connection: Cable

Availability: 99.9%

(844) 909-3179

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7. Starlink

Download Speeds:
50 - 220 Mbps

Connection: Satellite

Availability: 100%

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Always ON

Download Speeds:
25 - 150 Mbps

Connection: Fixed Wireless

Availability: 25.2%

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Best Internet Providers in Arlington, MA

Verizon Fios, Astound Broadband Powered by RCN, and Xfinity are the premier ISPs in Arlington. Verizon Fios takes the top spot as the only option with fiber optic technology –– the connection type that is regarded as better than pretty much anything else. And with speeds up to 940 Mbps, this ISP has you and your family covered.

While Astound Broadband Powered by RCN and Xfinity both offer cable connections with similar download speeds, Astound Broadband is the better option of the two, thanks to a greater coverage percentage of the area. In addition, Astound Broadband Powered is one of the most affordable options in the market, thanks to starting prices of $20 per month.

Xfinity is also a great option for local households. Its download speeds can support multiple devices with lightning-fast speeds up to 2 Gbps on a cable connection. Another feature that sets Xfinity apart from the competition is its great and all-encompassing TV, home security, and phone bundles starting at $55 per month.

Xfinity - Fastest Provider
RCN - Cheapest Provider
Viasat - Widley Available
Viasat - Great for Rural Areas
RCN - Great Value
RCN - Great for large Households

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	25.2%
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 RCN	99.85000000000001%

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Provider Connection Types in Arlington, MA

Connection Type	About this Connection Type	Availability in Arlington, MA
Satellite	Available even in very rural areas Typically has high latency (lag)	100%
DSL	Typically about 100 Mbps Slower than Cable or Fiber	1.7500000000000002%
Cable	Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps Widely available A good choice for most users	99.98%
Fiber	Typically 1 Gbps or faster Upload speeds match download speeds	83.08%

List of Internet Providers in Arlington, MA

Provider	Type	Top Speed
EarthLink	Fiber	940 Mbps	View Plans
Verizon	Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet	940 Mbps	View Plans
Xfinity	Cable	2 Gbps	View Plans
Viasat	Satellite	150 Mbps	View Plans
HughesNet	Satellite	100 Mbps	View Plans
RCN	Cable	1.5 Gbps	View Plans
Starlink	Satellite	220 Mbps	View Plans
Always ON	Fixed Wireless	25 Mbps	View Plans

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