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

Methuen Town, MA High Speed Internet Service

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 4 choices for service in Methuen 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 Methuen 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	987 Mbps	35 Mbps	99.0%
2	Verizon	Fiber	940 Mbps	880 Mbps	99.0%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Methuen Town MA Internet Access Options

More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in Methuen Town which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Methuen Town are compared to Essex County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Massachusetts overall?
Average download speeds in Methuen Town of 32.3 Mbps are slower than the Essex County average download speeds and slower than the statewide average for Massachusetts.

Methuen Town Internet Access Facts

There are 4 residential internet providers in Methuen Town, MA providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Methuen Town is 9.9% slower than the average in Massachusetts and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 0.0% of the Essex County population
The average internet download speed in Methuen Town is 32.3 Mbps based upon 17624 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 98.6% of the Methuen Town population
Fiber optic internet is available to 98.6% of Methuen Town residents

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 Methuen 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 Methuen Town, Massachusetts.

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

Click through to see how the Methuen Town broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Marshfield Hills, Middleborough Center, North Pembroke, Revere, Salisbury, Sharon, West Springfield Town

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

The following zip codes were used: 1844

Who has the fastest internet service in Methuen Town?

Xfinity with a download speed of 987 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Methuen Town.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Unlikely. Our records indicate there are no DSL providers that offer coverage to more than 15% of residents in Methuen Town, Massachusetts.

What is an internet data cap?

Some internet providers on their lowest end plans limit the amount of data that can be downloaded in a month. Like cellular phone plans, when that usage limit is hit, an additional charge is added to the customer's bill. Data caps are typically 1TB or more. In a month you could send 40,000 emails, streaming music 24 hours a data, surf the web 24 hours a day plus stream HD video 12 hours a day and still not hit a 1TB limit. Fewer than 10% of customers hit their data caps in a month.

What is fixed wireless internet service?

Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 4 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Methuen Town, MA residents.

Methuen 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.