In Middlesex County there are 3 residential Cable providers covering 98.72% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 999 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 Middlesex County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Middlesex County are not shown.
Middlesex 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 Middlesex County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 98.72% of Middlesex 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 Middlesex County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Middlesex County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Middlesex County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Middlesex County home can get up to 999 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 96.97% 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 500 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Middlesex County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Middlesex County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Middlesex County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Middlesex County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 2.32% of Middlesex County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 96.63% 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 Middlesex County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Middlesex County, along with details on where in Middlesex County and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Middlesex County, MA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 96.93%, or 1,456,923 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Middlesex County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Middlesex County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Middlesex County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Middlesex County. The fastest plan anyone in Middlesex County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Middlesex 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 Middlesex 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 one of the fastest compared to other Middlesex County cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Middlesex County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN Cable in Middlesex County, MA
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 36.95%, or 555,431 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, south, southeast, southwest, central, northeast, and north Middlesex County area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Middlesex County.
Astound Broadband powered by RCN cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Middlesex County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Middlesex County. The fastest plan anyone in Middlesex 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 Middlesex County customers is up to 879 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 75.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 24.2% up to 500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN cable upload speeds
In Middlesex 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 Middlesex County cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Middlesex County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Middlesex County, MA
Spectrum cable coverage
About 1.79%, or 26,856 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, southwest, and west Middlesex County 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 Middlesex County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Middlesex County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Middlesex County. The fastest plan anyone in Middlesex County can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Middlesex County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Middlesex County 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 Middlesex County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Middlesex County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Middlesex County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Middlesex County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Middlesex County compare to the rest of Massachusetts?
Cable internet speeds in Middlesex County are comparable versus the average speeds in Massachusetts: 987 Mbps in Massachusetts versus 999 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Massachusetts is 98.08% versus 98.72% in Middlesex County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Middlesex 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
- Suffolk County, MA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Norfolk County, MA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Essex County, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Worcester County, MA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hillsborough County, NH: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Rockingham County, NH: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Plymouth County, MA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Providence County, RI: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Bristol County, MA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Bristol County, RI: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Philadelphia County, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Suffolk County, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Sacramento County, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Alameda County, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- New York County, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Bronx County, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Palm Beach County, FL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Nassau County, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hillsborough County, FL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Wayne County, MI: more cable coverage, slower speeds