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1. Spectrum 99.5% Available
Download Speeds up to:*1 Gbps*Not all internet speeds available in all areas. -
2. T-Mobile 5G Home Internet 71.4% Available
Download Speeds up to:*182 Mbps*Not all internet speeds available in all areas. -
3. Verizon 91.2% Available
Download Speeds up to:*15 Mbps*Not all internet speeds available in all areas. -
4. Viasat 100% Available
Download Speeds up to:*50 Mbps*Not all internet speeds available in all areas. -
5. 5. HughesNet 100% Available
Download Speeds up to:*25 Mbps*Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
Internet Providers in Berkshire, MA
Residential Internet Statistics for Berkshire, MA
| Internet Service Providers: | 3 |
| Plans Start From: | $40 |
| Top Download Speed: | 1 Gbps |
| Fastest Connection Type: | Cable |
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Internet Access in Berkshire, Massachusetts
The average Berkshire household has access to Internet service from 1.91 different providers.
Spectrum is an alternative to the primary providers (Viasat and HughesNet). They offer 99 percent local coverage and a maximum speed of 940 Mbps.
The broadband coverage data on this page is sourced from FCC filings. Data is confirmed with privatized databases and direct provider reporting to create more detailed listings than can be accessed through the FCC directly. Data about pricing and speed of individual broadband plans is sourced by our research and analysis team, who gather tens of thousands of data points annually. There are 136 plans in Berkshire since 2014, with 26 Internet or bundled plans currently marketed in the area.
Taking a look at network technology in use across Berkshire, the most prevalent hardwired Internet technology options are Cable (99.45 percent coverage) and 5G Internet (71.43 percent coverage). Cable connections are sold by traditional television companies, using their preexisting coaxial cable networks. [1] Berkshire subscribers to cable companies such as Spectrum generally select cable because of the combination of low pricing for decent speeds. (Compared to the alternatives, anyway.)
According to the latest FCC data, Viasat Internet and HughesNet are the strongest providers in Berkshire in terms of coverage area. As the maps below illustrate, these telecom companies frequently compete at addresses in most blocks around Berkshire.
- There are 11 internet providers in Berkshire with 5 of those offering residential service
- Berkshire is the 386th most connected city in Massachusetts behind Lanesboro, Pittsfield, Cheshire, Dalton, and Adams.
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Summary Of Fastest Internet Providers In Berkshire, Massachusetts
| Provider | Speed | Type | Time To Download 1 GB | Availability |
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| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 8s | 99.5% |
| Viasat Internet | 50 Mbps | Satellite | 2m 43s | 100.0% |
| T-Mobile 5G Home Internet | 182 Mbps | 5G Internet | 45s | 71.4% |
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | Satellite | 5m 27s | 100.0% |
Internet Providers in Nearby Cities
Berkshire is the 386th most connected city in Massachusetts behind Lanesboro, Pittsfield, Cheshire, Dalton, and Adams.
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The “Connected” metric is a citywide average based on FCC data showing the density of broadband options at the census block level.
Approximately 1,000 people in Berkshire County don't have access to any wired internet.
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This statistic is drawn from the population in census blocks not served by at least one wired broadband provider.
Approximately 91% of Berkshire residents are serviced by multiple wired providers.
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This coverage statistic is based on a mix of FCC and private provider reporting in the past two quarters.
In Berkshire County, approximately 9,000 people do not have access to 25 Mbps wired broadband.
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25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload is the minimum speed for an Internet connection to be classified as “Broadband” by the FCC.
Map of ISPs in Berkshire
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