There are 2 internet providers operating in Essex, the most popular being Xfinity. Xfinity offers cable and fiber internet service. In 29 recent tests, on average, we have been seeing 127 Mbps for download speeds and 41 Mbps for upload speeds for Xfinity customers. In addition to Xfinity, DSL and fiber internet service is also available from Verizon.
While these are the real speeds we have been seeing in our research, there are many factors that go into the actual download and upload speeds you will encounter.
| Provider | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable Fiber | 127 Mbps | 41 Mbps | 11 ms |
| Verizon DSL Fiber | 90 Mbps | 6 Mbps | 48 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
Xfinity is the most popular provider in Essex offering cable and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 127 Mbps for download speeds and 41 Mbps for upload speeds over 29 recent tests.
Xfinity has the fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Essex. 32% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 58% of users saw upload speeds between 25-50 Mbps.
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| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 10, 2024 | 277 Mbps | 27 Mbps | 12 ms |
| May 22, 2024 | 90 Mbps | 98 Mbps | 10 ms |
| May 22, 2024 | 36 Mbps | 41 Mbps | 8 ms |
| May 22, 2024 | 55 Mbps | 18 Mbps | 11 ms |
| May 20, 2024 | 272 Mbps | 39 Mbps | 13 ms |
| May 20, 2024 | 291 Mbps | 37 Mbps | 12 ms |
Verizon is the 2nd most popular provider in Essex offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 90 Mbps for download speeds and 6 Mbps for upload speeds over 1 recent tests.
Verizon has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Essex. 100% of users saw download speeds between 50-100 Mbps, and 100% of users saw upload speeds between 5-10 Mbps.
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