Internet providers in Arlington, MA

Internet in Arlington

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Arlington area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Arlington Residential Internet Coverage

As one of the largest cities in Massachusetts, Arlington has over 44,000 residents. Internet needs vary widely throughout this city. Whether you primarily use the Internet for work, education, entertainment, or communication, use the providers on this list to discover which company is a good fit for you.

Xfinity has a massive network in the Arlington area. They reach every part of the city, stretching to Mystic Valley in the north, downtown in the south, Arlington Heights in the west, and East Arlington.

Parts of Arlington fall into the RCN service area. The RCN coverage area is considerably smaller than Xfinity's, but still covers a substantial part of central Arlington. Service reaches southern areas like downtown, Brattle, Arlington Heights, and East Arlington.

Through Atlantic Broadband, people throughout the Arlington area enjoy consistent and affordable service. Atlantic Broadband offers service to all of Arlington, stretching past the city limits in all directions to reach rural areas.

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Average download speed
204.93 Mbps

Average upload speed
62.08 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
13.67 ms

Average jitter
8.12 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Arlington?

Xfinity - High speeds widely available
Verizon Home Internet - Fast upload and download speeds

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Summary of Arlington internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
Xfinity	Cable	2000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Xfinity
Verizon Home Internet	DSL & Fiber	2048 Mbps	4/5	View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
Starlink	Satellite	220 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for Starlink
Astound Broadband	Cable & Fiber	1200 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Astound Broadband
Starry Internet	Fixed Wireless	500 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for Starry Internet
netBlazr Inc.	Fixed Wireless	1000 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for netBlazr Inc.