6 Best Internet Providers in The Lanes, Waltham, MA

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Above are the top 4 providers in The Lanes, Waltham, 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 The Lanes, Waltham, MA?

AT&T is the best internet provider in The Lanes based on Waltham customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, AT&T had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in The Lanes, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. AT&T is an option for 97.06% of the neighborhood.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in The Lanes

Local, State, and National Ratings for all The Lanes Internet Providers

Based on 152 reviews from Waltham internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for The Lanes 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 Waltham, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in The Lanes.

At a national level, based on 4245 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 The Lanes?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, XFINITY from Comcast should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in The Lanes

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Astound Broadband	1,500 Mbps
	Verizon	940 Mbps
	EarthLink	940 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in The Lanes

Based on data reported by The Lanes 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 The Lanes. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,686 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, 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 The Lanes?

Waltham customers rate AT&T 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.

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 The Lanes customers with an average price rating of 4.50 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in The Lanes

The Lanes 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 The Lanes below, including the metrics used and how The Lanes compares to the rest of Waltham and nation.

The Lanes ISP Report Card: A-

	Metric (hover for details)	The Lanes	Massachusetts	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in The Lanes that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	100.00%	89.93%	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.	1,804 Mbps	1,696 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 The Lanes.	7.3	7.0	6.8

 

The Lanes Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	The Lanes	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.	2.3	2.2	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.	23%	20%	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.	96%	97%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	96%	94%	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.	85%	85%	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.	85%	92%	76%

The Lanes ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in The Lanes is A-, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in The Lanes is high with a score of 76 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in The Lanes have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The The Lanes 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.

96% of The Lanes households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 85% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 2% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 85% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 85% subscribe to it. A very large amount of The Lanes 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 The Lanes?

How Much Speed does a The Lanes Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in The Lanes is 2.3, which is larger than the Waltham average of 2.2 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. The Lanes's average household income is $156,987 which is much higher than the Waltham average of $121,340 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

The Lanes also has 9% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Waltham average of 20%. Additionally, 23% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 20% of residents in Waltham who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of The Lanes has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, The Lanes households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 91% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in The Lanes?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in The Lanes?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in The Lanes?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in The Lanes, Waltham, MA.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in The Lanes?

Which ISP Should You Choose in The Lanes?

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 The Lanes is AT&T.
• The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. 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 The Lanes is AT&T.
• XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, Verizon, T-Mobile Home Internet, HughesNet, EarthLink, and Astound Broadband has the broadest coverage in The Lanes, 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 The Lanes compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how The Lanes 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 The Lanes's A- ISP Report Card and 76 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.