5 Best Internet Providers in Columbus Park, Worcester, MA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Columbus Park, Worcester, MA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Columbus Park, Worcester, MA?

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Columbus Park, Massachusetts, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Columbus Park

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Columbus Park Internet Providers

Based on 60 reviews from Massachusetts internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Columbus Park residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.67 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Massachusetts, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 97.4% coverage in Columbus Park.

At a national level, based on 4012 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Columbus Park?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Columbus Park

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	980 Mbps
	Verizon	980 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Columbus Park

Based on data reported by Columbus Park ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Columbus Park. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the neighborhood rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Columbus Park?

Massachusetts customers rate AT&T as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

AT&T received a local rating of 4.67 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Columbus Park customers with an average price rating of 4.50 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Columbus Park, Massachusetts, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Columbus Park

Columbus Park Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the neighborhood and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Columbus Park below, including the metrics used and how Columbus Park compares to the rest of Worcester and nation.

Columbus Park ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Columbus Park	Massachusetts	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Columbus Park that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	70.55%	52.73%	71.53%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	1,009 Mbps	1,360 Mbps	3,583 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Columbus Park.	5.5	5.1	7.1

 

Columbus Park Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Columbus Park	Massachusetts	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.6	2.6	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	8%	16%	15%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	91%	96%	96%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	89%	93%	91%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	67%	81%	76%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	69%	82%	77%

Columbus Park ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Columbus Park is C+, which is comparable to other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Columbus Park is high with a score of 49 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Columbus Park have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Columbus Park ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

89% of Columbus Park households have an internet connection despite having 97.69% availability. 67% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 67% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 69% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Columbus Park residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Neighborhoods Compare to Columbus Park?

How Much Speed does a Columbus Park Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Columbus Park is 2.6, which is larger than the Worcester average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Columbus Park’s average household income is $51,141 which is much lower than the Worcester average of $106,310 and much lower than the national average of $93,246. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Columbus Park also has 21% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Worcester average of 17%. Additionally, 8% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 16% of residents in Worcester who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Columbus Park has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Columbus Park households are more technology-disengaged. 91% of households have some sort of computing device, 69% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 89% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Columbus Park?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Columbus Park?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Columbus Park?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Columbus Park, Worcester, MA.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Columbus Park?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Columbus Park?

The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:

• The best all-around internet service provider in Columbus Park is AT&T.
• The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Columbus Park is AT&T.
• Viasat, Verizon, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Columbus Park, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Columbus Park compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Columbus Park stacks up on the national level, it’s useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Columbus Park’s C+ ISP Report Card and 49 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

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