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Internet Providers in Northfield, Massachusetts

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Home Internet in Northfield, MA

  • 1. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 95.3%
    Northfield speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 45.5%
  • 4. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 8.8%
  • 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: 45.5%

Best Internet Providers in Northfield, MA

Xfinity boasts a considerable presence in Northfield, Massachusetts, providing cable internet to 94% of the town. With plans starting at $35 per month, locals can enjoy breakneck download speeds of 1.2 Gbps, proving that affordability and speed can go hand in hand. These features make Xfinity a compelling choice for most Northfield residents.

That being said, T-Mobile 5G Home Internet provides a strong alternative. Covering 45% of Northfield with its 5G internet service, T-Mobile offers plans from $50 per month with download speeds ranging between 33 to 245 Mbps.

To fully grasp the internet service landscape in Northfield, consider the coverage percentages with their respective connection types: 5% DSL, 94% cable, 45% fixed wireless, and a full 100% satellite coverage. Both Xfinity and T-Mobile bring substantial value to the table, each addressing unique consumer requirements, depending on their location within Northfield.

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
  • Verizon
  • Always ON
45.49%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Xfinity
95.28999999999999%

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Provider Connection Types in Northfield, MA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Northfield, MA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
4.55%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
94.08%

List of Internet Providers in Northfield, MA

Provider Type Top Speed
Xfinity Cable 2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Verizon DSL 10 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Northfield, MA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
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
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 10 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
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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