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1. Xfinity 89.4% Available
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2. T-Mobile 5G Home Internet 59.9% Available
Download Speeds up to:*182 Mbps*Not all internet speeds available in all areas. -
3. Verizon 86.7% Available
Download Speeds up to:*940 Mbps*Not all internet speeds available in all areas. -
4. Viasat 100% Available
Download Speeds up to:*100 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. -
6. 6. Astound Broadband Powered by RCN 88.6% Available
Download Speeds up to:*1.2 Gbps*Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
Internet Providers in Waltham, MA
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Summary Of Fastest Internet Providers In Waltham, Massachusetts
| Provider | Speed | Type | Time To Download 1 GB | Availability |
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| Xfinity | 6,000 Mbps | Fiber | 1s | 89.4% |
| Astound Broadband Powered by RCN | 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 6s | 88.6% |
| T-Mobile 5G Home Internet | 182 Mbps | 5G Internet | 45s | 59.9% |
| Viasat Internet | 100 Mbps | Satellite | 1m 21s | 100.0% |
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | Satellite | 5m 27s | 100.0% |
Internet Providers in Nearby Cities
6.8% of consumers in Waltham
4,000 People Only have access to 1 or fewer wired internet providers available at their address.Reference
This data is calculated from FCC datasets which providers are legally required to supply twice a year. We further validate this data for accuracy.
Waltham is the 2nd most connected city in Massachusetts ahead of Auburndale, West Newton, Newtonville, Belmont, and Weston.
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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 11,000 people in Middlesex 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.
Fiber Availability: 87% of people living in Waltham have residential fiber service available to them.
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Fiber coverage data is sourced from FCC Form 477 filings and cross-validated through BroadbandNow with private datasets and direct provider reporting.
Approximately 93% of Waltham 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 Middlesex County, approximately 17,000 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.
Cheapest Internet Providers in Waltham, Massachusetts
| Provider | Plan Starting From | Connection | Contract Length | Data Caps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astound Broadband Powered by RCN | $19.99 | Cable | None | No Caps |
| Xfinity | $39.99 | Cable | None | No Caps |
| Verizon | $40 | DSL | None | No Caps |
| T-Mobile 5G Home Internet | $50 | 5G Internet | None | No Caps |
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