5 Best Internet Providers in Upper Hill, Springfield, MA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Upper Hill, 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 Upper Hill, Springfield, MA?

AT&T is the best internet provider in Upper Hill based on Springfield 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 Upper Hill, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. AT&T is an option for 86.82% of the neighborhood.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Upper Hill

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Upper Hill Internet Providers

Based on 149 reviews from Springfield internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Upper Hill 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 Springfield, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 86.7% coverage in Upper Hill.

At a national level, based on 4136 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 Upper Hill?

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 Upper Hill

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

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Upper Hill

Based on data reported by Upper Hill 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 Upper Hill. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 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 Upper Hill?

Springfield 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 Upper Hill customers with an average price rating of 4.50 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Upper Hill

Upper Hill 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 Upper Hill below, including the metrics used and how Upper Hill compares to the rest of Springfield and nation.

Upper Hill ISP Report Card: C-

	Metric (hover for details)	Upper Hill	Massachusetts	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Upper Hill that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	0.00%	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.	2,000 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 Upper Hill.	4.7	4.4	6.8

 

Upper Hill Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Upper Hill	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.	8%	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.	92%	92%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	91%	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.	82%	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.	94%	71%	76%

Upper Hill ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Upper Hill is C-, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Upper Hill is high with a score of 74 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Upper Hill have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Upper Hill 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.

91% of Upper Hill households have an internet connection while having 87.89% availability. 82% 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 82% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 94% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Upper Hill 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 Upper Hill?

How Much Speed does a Upper Hill Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Upper Hill is 2.8, which is larger than the Springfield average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Upper Hill's average household income is $54,884 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.

Upper Hill also has 28% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Springfield average of 16%. Additionally, 8% of residents work from home, which is lower 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 Upper Hill has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Upper Hill households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 76% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 88% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Upper Hill?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Upper Hill, Springfield, MA.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Upper Hill?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Upper Hill?

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

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Upper Hill?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Upper Hill?

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 Upper Hill 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 Upper Hill is AT&T.
• XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Upper Hill, 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 Upper Hill compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Upper Hill 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 Upper Hill's C- ISP Report Card and 74 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.