In Suffolk County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 98.18% 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 Suffolk County

XFINITY from Comcast | Cable

Availability:

98.02%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Astound Broadband powered by RCN | Cable

Availability:

40.18%

Avg. Speed:

902 Mbps

To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Suffolk County are not shown.

 

Suffolk County Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Suffolk County is cable internet available?

Suffolk County, MA map of cable internet availability

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Cable is available in 98.18% of Suffolk 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 Suffolk County above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is cable internet in Suffolk County?

The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Suffolk County.

Suffolk County, MA map of the fastest cable internet speeds

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The average Suffolk 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 98.08% 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 Suffolk County.

Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Suffolk County, and slower in the west areas of the county.

Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Suffolk County?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Suffolk County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 2.63% of Suffolk County homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 95.93% 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 Suffolk County homes.

 

Cable Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Suffolk County, along with details on where in Suffolk County and at what speeds.

XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Suffolk County, MA

XFINITY cable coverage

About 98.02%, or 707,744 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Suffolk County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Suffolk County.

 

XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds

XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Suffolk County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Suffolk County. The fastest plan anyone in Suffolk County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Suffolk County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to XFINITY from Comcast customers in Suffolk County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds

In Suffolk 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 Suffolk County cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Suffolk County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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XFINITY's Suffolk County cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Astound Broadband powered by RCN Cable in Suffolk County, MA

Astound Broadband cable coverage

About 40.18%, or 290,104 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Suffolk 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 Suffolk County.

 

Astound Broadband powered by RCN cable download speeds

Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Suffolk County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Suffolk County. The fastest plan anyone in Suffolk 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 Suffolk County customers is up to 902 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Astound Broadband powered by RCN customers in Suffolk County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 80.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 19.7% up to 500.0 Mbps

 

Astound Broadband powered by RCN cable upload speeds

In Suffolk 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 Suffolk County cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Suffolk County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Astound Broadband's Suffolk County cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Suffolk County Cable by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Suffolk County or any of the areas nearby.

How does cable internet in Suffolk County compare to the rest of Massachusetts?

Cable internet speeds in Suffolk 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 98.18% in Suffolk County.

What zip codes have cable internet?

Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Suffolk County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip Code
Cable Coverage
99.06%
99.67%
100.00%
96.23%
92.15%
Zip Code
Cable Coverage
99.98%
100.00%
99.72%
99.92%
0.00%

What does cable internet look like in other counties?

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