Best Concord Internet Service Providers
Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 4 choices for service in Concord, 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 Concord 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 | 98.6% |
2 | Consolidated | DSL, Fiber | 150 Mbps | 75 Mbps | 79.1% |
3 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
4 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
Concord NH 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
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 Concord of 10.71 Mbps are faster than the Merrimack County upload speeds and faster than the statewide average for New Hampshire.
Concord Internet Access Facts
The average download speed in Concord is 16.1% faster than the average in New Hampshire and 13.9% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 38.1% of the Merrimack County population
The average internet download speed in Concord is 36.9 Mbps based upon 103112 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 98.5% of the Concord population
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.1% of Concord residents
There are 4 residential internet providers in Concord, 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 Concord 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 Concord, New Hampshire.
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Concord, New Hampshire?
The following zip codes were used: 03301, 03302, 03303 and 03305
How do the internet speeds in Concord compare to other cities in New Hampshire?
Click through to see how the Concord broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Amherst, Bennington, Hampton Beach, Keene, Milford, Newfields, Warner
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 Concord, NH residents.
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 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.
Who has the fastest internet service in Concord?
Xfinity with a download speed of 987 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Concord.
Is there fiber internet service near me?
Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Concord - Consolidated.
Concord 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.

Xfinity
- 260+ channels
- Award winning voice remote
- Customize your plan
- Watch TV, DVR and OnDemand anywhere with the Xfinity Stream app

DISH
- 290+ channels
- Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
- 4 video package tiers
- Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR

Hulu Live TV
- 75+ channels
- Access to premium Hulu originals
- Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
- 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices

YouTube TV
- 85+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons

DIRECTV stream
- 140+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network and sports coverage
- Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app

fuboTV
- 180+ channels
- 1000 hours of cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages