What is the best internet provider in Springfield, Massachusetts?
Broadband competition is improving, but there are still many places where few choices, if any, are available outside of a single wired provider. Such is the case in Springfield, Massachusetts, where Xfinity is CNET’s pick for the best internet service provider, largely because it is the only wired high-speed provider throughout much of the area.
In fairness, Xfinity stands out for more than just availability. It offers some of the fastest speeds of any cable provider — up to 2,000Mbps in Springfield, the fastest available in the area — and is among the cheapest ISPs with speeds up to 150Mbps starting at $25 per month, the cheapest rate for internet in Springfield. Many plans currently come with unlimited data and other perks, though a contract may be required to get the lowest pricing, and a $15 fee may apply if you rent a router.
Spectrum’s cable internet could provide an alternative to Xfinity in Springfield, but with only 2% coverage in the area, I wouldn’t count on it. Fixed wireless internet, on the other hand, is much more widely available from both Verizon 5G Home Internet and T-Mobile Home Internet.
You’ll likely get a bit more speed with Verizon, but both providers offer unlimited data, free equipment rental, no contract requirements and a potential discount for bundling with mobile service. The benefits are tempting, but you’ll want to see what speeds you can get before deciding if either is a suitable substitute for Xfinity.
Our Methodology
150 – 6,000 Mbps
$20 – $300 per month
Our take – Available to nearly every local household, Xfinity is the obvious, and sometimes only, choice for home internet in Springfield. Customers can choose from a variety of plans with speeds ranging from 150 to 2,000Mbps, but service terms, including fees, data caps and contracts, may vary by plan.
150 – 6,000 Mbps
$20 – $300 per month
