6 Best Internet Providers in Whittenton, Taunton, MA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Whittenton, Taunton, 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 Whittenton, Taunton, MA?

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Whittenton

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Whittenton Internet Providers

Based on 140 reviews from Massachusetts internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Whittenton 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 94.5% coverage in Whittenton.

At a national level, based on 4451 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 Whittenton?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Whittenton

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant	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 Whittenton

Based on data reported by Whittenton 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 Whittenton. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,834 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 Whittenton?

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 Whittenton customers with an average price rating of 4.50 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Whittenton

Whittenton 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 Whittenton below, including the metrics used and how Whittenton compares to the rest of Taunton and nation.

Whittenton ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Whittenton	Massachusetts	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Whittenton that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	98.31%	99.24%	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.	1,834 Mbps	1,891 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 Whittenton.	6.5	6.5	7.1

 

Whittenton Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Whittenton	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.	2.5	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%	8%	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.	92%	93%	96%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	91%	90%	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.	75%	77%	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.	75%	77%	77%

Whittenton ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Whittenton is B+, which is better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Whittenton is high with a score of 54 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Whittenton have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Whittenton 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 Whittenton households have an internet connection despite having 99.80% availability. 75% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 3% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% 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 75% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 75% subscribe to it. A large amount of Whittenton 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 Whittenton?

How Much Speed does a Whittenton Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Whittenton is 2.5, which is smaller than the Taunton average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Whittenton’s average household income is $91,284 which is much higher than the Taunton average of $82,805 and higher than the national average of $93,246. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Whittenton also has 11% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Taunton average of 14%. Additionally, 8% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 8% of residents in Taunton who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Whittenton has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Whittenton households are more technology-disengaged. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 80% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 90% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Whittenton?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Whittenton?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Whittenton?

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

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Whittenton?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Whittenton?

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

To see how Whittenton 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 Whittenton’s B+ ISP Report Card and 54 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

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