7 Best Internet Providers in Liberty Heights, Springfield, MA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Liberty Heights, Springfield, 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 Liberty Heights, Springfield, MA?

Crossroads Fiber is the highest-rated internet provider in Liberty Heights based on 167 Springfield customer reviews, and Crossroads Fiber has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Liberty Heights, Massachusetts, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Liberty Heights

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Liberty Heights Internet Providers

Based on 167 reviews from Springfield internet customers, Crossroads Fiber is the best internet service provider for Liberty Heights residents. Crossroads Fiber was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. XFINITY from Comcast wins for second-place in Springfield, with 3.50 out of 5 stars and 99.3% coverage in Liberty Heights.

At a national level, based on 5875 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Crossroads Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Liberty Heights?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Liberty Heights, the fastest internet in the neighborhood comes from XFINITY from Comcast.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Liberty Heights

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Crossroads Fiber	1,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	1,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Liberty Heights

Based on data reported by Liberty Heights ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Liberty Heights. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,991 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 XFINITY from Comcast. This indicates XFINITY reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Liberty Heights?

Springfield customers rate Crossroads Fiber as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Crossroads Fiber received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. XFINITY from Comcast is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Liberty Heights customers with an average price rating of 3.50 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Liberty Heights, Springfield, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Liberty Heights

Liberty Heights 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 Liberty Heights below, including the metrics used and how Liberty Heights compares to the rest of Springfield and nation.

Liberty Heights ISP Report Card: C-

	Metric (hover for details)	Liberty Heights	Massachusetts	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Liberty Heights that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	1.59%	27.99%	67.25%
	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.	1,986 Mbps	1,742 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Liberty Heights.	4.4	4.4	6.8

 

Liberty Heights Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Liberty Heights	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.	2.8	2.5	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.	11%	10%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	90%	92%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	85%	88%	90%
	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%	71%	75%
	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.	67%	71%	76%

Liberty Heights ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Liberty Heights is C-, which is comparable to other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Liberty Heights is high with a score of 55 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Liberty Heights have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Liberty Heights 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.

85% of Liberty Heights households have an internet connection despite having 99.81% availability. 67% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 6% 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, 67% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Liberty Heights 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 Liberty Heights?

How Much Speed does a Liberty Heights Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Liberty Heights is 2.8, which is larger than the Springfield average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Liberty Heights's average household income is $60,440 which is lower than the Springfield average of $77,731 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Liberty Heights also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Springfield average of 16%. Additionally, 11% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 10% of residents in Springfield who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Liberty Heights has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Liberty Heights households are more technology-disengaged. 90% of households have some sort of computing device, 64% 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 Liberty Heights?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Liberty Heights?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Liberty Heights?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Liberty Heights, Springfield, MA.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Liberty Heights?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Liberty Heights?

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 Liberty Heights is Crossroads Fiber.
• The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, XFINITY from Comcast may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Liberty Heights is Crossroads Fiber.
• Viasat, XFINITY from Comcast, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Liberty Heights, 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 Liberty Heights compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Liberty Heights 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 Liberty Heights's C- ISP Report Card and 55 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.