Who is our top ranked provider in Barnstable Town MA? [Updated]

Barnstable Town, MA High Speed Internet Service

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 3 choices for service in Barnstable Town, MA that meet this minimum speed threshold. Of course, many households will find this minimum speed is not sufficient for their needs, especially if they often have multiple downloads occurring simultaneously.
We aim to help you find the best choice when shopping for high speed internet service in Barnstable Town by using our ranking algorithm that takes into consideration the upload speed, download speed, coverage area and overall value. A summary of our results is as follows:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Xfinity	Cable, Fiber	2000 Mbps	2000 Mbps	99.0%
2	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
3	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Barnstable Town MA Internet Access Options

When it comes to high speed internet availability, download speeds and overall customer satisfaction, cities with more than a single provider more often than not lead in all of these categories.
Does Barnstable Town have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:

Broadband Internet Speeds

For most users, the average download speed of their internet service is more important than their upload speed. However, upload speed plays at least some role for all users.
Average upload speeds in Barnstable Town of 7.19 Mbps are faster than the Barnstable County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for Massachusetts.

Barnstable Town Internet Access Facts

The average upload speed in Barnstable Town is 7.19 Mbps. This is 20% faster than the Barnstable County average and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 98.9% of Barnstable County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.2% of Barnstable County residents
The average internet download speed in Barnstable County is 19.45 Mbps based upon 622208 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Barnstable Town is 9.9% slower than the average in Massachusetts and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average internet download speed in Barnstable Town is 32.3 Mbps based upon 17624 measurements taken in the last 12 months

Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Barnstable Town residents who have access to each of these technology types.

Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Xfinity as the top provider for Barnstable Town, Massachusetts.

Who has the fastest internet service in Barnstable Town?

Xfinity with a download speed of 2000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Barnstable Town.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Barnstable Town, Massachusetts?

The following zip codes were used: 02601, 02630, 02632, 02634, 02635, 02636, 02637, 02647, 02648, 02655, 02668, 02672, 02673 and 02675

How do the internet speeds in Barnstable Town compare to other cities in Massachusetts?

Click through to see how the Barnstable Town broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Fiskdale, Framingham, Franklin Town, Melrose, Northwest Harwich, Oxford, South Lancaster

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Barnstable Town - Xfinity.

What is DSL internet service?

DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Barnstable Town, Massachusetts?

Xfinity provides broadband internet service to 99.0% of Barnstable Town.

What is cable internet service?

Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.

What download speed do I need to stream movies?

For HD movies and shows Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu all recommend a minimum of 5 Mbps. Streaming 4K/UHD content requires a minimum of 25 Mbps for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu.

Barnstable Town Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.