Who is our top ranked provider in New Bedford MA? [Updated]

New Bedford, Massachusetts Broadband Internet Service

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 3 choices for service in New Bedford, 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 New Bedford 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	99.6%
2	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
3	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

New Bedford 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 New Bedford 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

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in New Bedford compare to Bristol County? The average speed in New Bedford is 22.33 Mbps which is slower than Bristol County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is slower than the Massachusetts average of 35.83 Mbps.

New Bedford Internet Access Facts

The average download speed in New Bedford is 37.7% slower than the average in Massachusetts and 31.1% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 0.0% of the Bristol County population
The average internet download speed in New Bedford is 22.33 Mbps based upon 180512 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 99.5% of the New Bedford population
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.0% of New Bedford residents
There are 3 residential internet providers in New Bedford, MA providing service to at least 15% of the city

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 New Bedford 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 New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Who has the fastest internet service in New Bedford?

Xfinity with a download speed of 987 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in New Bedford.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for New Bedford, Massachusetts?

The following zip codes were used: 02740, 02741, 02742, 02744, 02745, 02746 and 02747

What is fiber internet service?

Fiber internet service transmits data by sending pulses of light over thin glass fiber optic cable. In most cases fiber internet service download speeds will be faster than cable or DSL, however, fiber service is limited with less than half of Americans living in an area with fiber coverage.

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new New Bedford internet service.

Speed	Devices	Typical Usage
25+ Mbps	1-2 devices	Web browsing Music streaming HD video streaming
100+ Mbps	3-5 devices	Video conferencing 4K video streaming Online gaming
1000+ Mbps	6+ devices	Multiple video or 4K streams Zero latency gaming

How do the internet speeds in New Bedford compare to other cities in Massachusetts?

Click through to see how the New Bedford broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Arlington, Cheshire, Lawrence, Marion Center, North Plymouth, Scituate, Taunton

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Most likely there is not. Our latest information shows there are no fiber internet providers offering coverage to more than 15% of the New Bedford, Massachusetts population.

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 New Bedford, Massachusetts?

Xfinity provides broadband internet service to 99.6% of New Bedford.

New Bedford 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.