Who is our top ranked provider in Alton NH? [Updated]

Alton, New Hampshire Broadband Internet Service

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 5 choices for service in Alton, NH 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 Alton 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	Telephone and Data Systems	DSL, Fiber	1000 Mbps	400 Mbps	99.4%
2	Acquisitions Cogeco Cable Holdings II	Cable	1000 Mbps	51 Mbps	99.4%
3	Xfinity	Cable	987 Mbps	35 Mbps	23.5%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Alton NH 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 Alton 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 Alton compare to Belknap County? The average speed in Alton is 71.65 Mbps which is faster than Belknap County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the New Hampshire average of 31.79 Mbps.

Alton Internet Access Facts

The average download speed in Alton is 125.4% faster than the average in New Hampshire and 121.1% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 32.9% of the Belknap County population
The average internet download speed in Alton is 71.65 Mbps based upon 7656 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 99.0% of the Alton population
Fiber optic internet is available to 99.2% of Alton residents
There are 5 residential internet providers in Alton, NH 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 Alton 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 Telephone and Data Systems as the top provider for Alton, New Hampshire.

Who has the fastest internet service in Alton?

Telephone and Data Systems and Acquisitions Cogeco Cable Holdings II with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Alton.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Alton, New Hampshire?

The following zip codes were used: 03809, 03810, 03816, 03837 and 03855

How do the internet speeds in Alton compare to other cities in New Hampshire?

Click through to see how the Alton broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Hancock, Lincoln, Lisbon, Newport, Seabrook Beach, Suncook, Tilton Northfield

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.

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Alton, New Hampshire?

Telephone and Data Systems and Acquisitions Cogeco Cable Holdings II provides broadband internet service to 99.4% of Alton.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 5 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Alton, NH residents.

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 is Mbps?

Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.

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.

Alton 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.