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

Northampton, 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 Northampton, 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 Northampton 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	95.0%
2	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
3	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Northampton MA Internet Access Options

Studies have shown that the competition from having two or more broadband internet providers in a community leads to lower prices and better overall service.
The chart below graphs the segment of the population which has a choice of internet providers at four different ranges of download speeds.

Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Northampton are compared to Hampshire County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Massachusetts overall?
Average download speeds in Northampton of 35.08 Mbps are faster than the Hampshire County average download speeds and slower than the statewide average for Massachusetts.

Northampton Internet Access Facts

DSL internet is available to 0.2% of the Hampshire County population
The average internet download speed in Northampton is 35.08 Mbps based upon 50648 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 96.0% of the Northampton population
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.0% of Northampton residents
There are 3 residential internet providers in Northampton, MA providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Northampton is 16.2% faster than the Hampshire County average and 8.3% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

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 Northampton 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 Northampton, Massachusetts.

Who has the fastest internet service in Northampton?

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

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

The following zip codes were used: 01053, 01060, 01061, 01062 and 01063

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 Northampton 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 Northampton compare to other cities in Massachusetts?

Click through to see how the Northampton broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Amesbury Town, Boxford, Hingham, Kingston, Ocean Bluff Brant Rock, Raynham Center, Shirley

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 Northampton, 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 Northampton, Massachusetts?

Xfinity provides broadband internet service to 95.0% of Northampton.

Northampton 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.