In Massachusetts there are 3 residential Cable providers covering 98.08% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 987 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 Massachusetts
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Massachusetts are not shown.
Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 98.08% of Massachusetts. 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 Massachusetts above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Massachusetts?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Massachusetts.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Massachusetts home can get up to 987 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the state is 1,000 Mbps, which 84.80% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 50 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Massachusetts.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Massachusetts, and slower in the west areas of the state.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Massachusetts?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Massachusetts you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the state.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 2.93% of Massachusetts homes.
- Cable is fastest for 95.42% of the state.
- 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 Massachusetts homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Massachusetts, along with details on where in Massachusetts and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Massachusetts
XFINITY cable coverage
About 84.74%, or 5,548,480 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Massachusetts area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Massachusetts.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Massachusetts. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Massachusetts. The fastest plan anyone in Massachusetts can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Massachusetts customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Massachusetts 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 one of the fastest compared to other Massachusetts cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 15.32%, or 1,003,021 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the central, north, northeast, east, west, and southeast Massachusetts area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Massachusetts.
Astound Broadband powered by RCN cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Massachusetts. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Massachusetts. The fastest plan anyone in Massachusetts can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 500 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Massachusetts customers is up to 884 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 76.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 23.2% up to 500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN cable upload speeds
In Massachusetts 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 below average compared to other Massachusetts cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Massachusetts is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Massachusetts
Spectrum cable coverage
About 13.06%, or 854,937 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the west, northwest, southwest, south, southeast, and north Massachusetts area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Massachusetts.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Massachusetts. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Massachusetts. The fastest plan anyone in Massachusetts can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Massachusetts customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Massachusetts download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Massachusetts cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Massachusetts is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Massachusetts Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Massachusetts or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Massachusetts compare to the rest of the United States?
Cable internet speeds in Massachusetts are comparable versus the average speeds in the United States: 936 Mbps in the United States versus 987 Mbps in the state. The nation has similar cable availability compared to the state. Average cable coverage in the United States is 89.84% versus 98.08% in Massachusetts.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Massachusetts 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 states?
Below are states nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby States
- Rhode Island: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- New Hampshire: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Connecticut: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Vermont: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- New York: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Maine: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- New Jersey: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Delaware: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Pennsylvania: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Maryland: less cable coverage, slower speeds
States with Similar Populations
- Arizona: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Indiana: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Tennessee: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Washington: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Missouri: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Maryland: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Wisconsin: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Minnesota: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Colorado: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Virginia: less cable coverage, slower speeds