In Essex County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 99.14% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
Cable Internet Service Providers in Essex County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Essex County are not shown.
Essex County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Essex County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 99.14% of Essex County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in Essex County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Essex County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Essex County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Essex County home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 99.14% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Essex County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Essex County you live. In general, satellite competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Essex County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 99.12% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Essex County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Essex County, along with details on where in Essex County and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Essex County, MA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.14%, or 736,781 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Essex County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Essex County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Essex County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Essex County. The fastest plan anyone in Essex County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Essex County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Essex County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Essex County cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Essex County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN Cable in Essex County, MA
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 3.53%, or 26,219 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southwest, central, and west Essex County area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Essex County.
Astound Broadband powered by RCN cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Essex County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Essex County. The fastest plan anyone in Essex County can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 500 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Essex County customers is up to 926 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 85.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 14.9% up to 500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN cable upload speeds
In Essex County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Astound Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Essex County cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Essex County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Essex County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Essex County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Essex County compare to the rest of Massachusetts?
Cable internet speeds in Essex County are comparable versus the average speeds in Massachusetts: 987 Mbps in Massachusetts versus 1,000 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Massachusetts is 98.08% versus 99.14% in Essex County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Essex County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Middlesex County, MA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Suffolk County, MA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Rockingham County, NH: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Norfolk County, MA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hillsborough County, NH: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Strafford County, NH: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Plymouth County, MA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Worcester County, MA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Merrimack County, NH: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- York County, ME: more cable coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Oklahoma County, OK: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Snohomish County, WA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- San Mateo County, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Jefferson County, KY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Multnomah County, OR: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Denton County, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Essex County, NJ: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Monroe County, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Suffolk County, MA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cobb County, GA: less cable coverage, slower speeds