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Home Internet Summary in Somerville, MA

In Somerville, Massachusetts, Xfinity stands out as the top internet provider, offering cable speeds up to 2 Gbps. It ensures nearly complete coverage with a 99.90% availability rate. Starting prices at $30 per month make Xfinity a cost-effective option for high-speed internet, catering to casual users, streamers, and gamers alike.

Viasat Internet offers an alternative with its satellite connection, providing 100% coverage throughout Somerville. While its maximum download speed is 150 Mbps, sufficient for streaming and browsing, it comes with a higher starting price of $119.99 per month. Viasat is ideal for residents who prioritize complete availability over speed and budget.

Best Internet Providers in Somerville, MA

If you’re in need of top-tier internet service in Somerville, look no further than Xfinity, Astound Broadband Powered by RCN, and Verizon Fios. Xfinity offers download speeds up to [ISP_FastestDownloadSpeed provider=”Xfinity Fiber”], and it’s available to [ISP_Availability provider=”Xfinity Cable”] percent of Somerville. Xfinity has different plans available, including stand-alone internet packages that start at [ISP_PromRateLowestInternet provider=”Xfinity Cable”] per month as well as bundle options for internet, TV, and phone services.

Like Xfinity, Astound Broadband Powered by RCN covers almost all of Somerville and provides gigabit download speeds with its cable network. Astound Broadband has affordable internet plans, along with internet, TV, and phone service bundles.

Verizon Fios is another great fiber internet option in Somerville, offering download speeds up to [ISP_FastestDownloadSpeed provider=”Verizon Fios”] for [ISP_Availability provider=”Verizon Fios”] percent of the area. Verizon has internet-only plans that start at [ISP_PromRateLowestInternet provider=”Verizon Fios”] per month, and it also offers TV and phone bundles for as low as [ISP_PromRateLowestBundle provider=”Verizon Fios”] per month.

Xfinity - Fastest Provider
Xfinity - Cheapest Provider
Viasat - Widely Available
Viasat - Great for Rural Areas
EarthLink - Offers 5G Home Internet
Xfinity - Great Value

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed	Appropriate For	Providers in your Area offering this Speed	Availability in your Area
100 Mbps	Streaming Video chat Online gaming Larger households	AT&T Verizon Viasat T-Mobile EarthLink Hughesnet XNET WiFi Starry Internet Starlink	100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)	Heavy streaming (4K video multiple devices etc.) Video chat Lag-free gaming Large households	Xfinity RCN	99.88%

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Provider Connection Types in Somerville, MA

Connection Type	About this Connection Type	Availability in Somerville, MA
Satellite	Available even in very rural areas Typically has high latency (lag)	100%
DSL	Typically about 100 Mbps Slower than Cable or Fiber	12.790000000000001%
Cable	Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps Widely available A good choice for most users	99.9%
Fiber	Typically 1 Gbps or faster Upload speeds match download speeds	4.21%