In Middlesex County there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 80.73% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 8.4 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.

 

DSL Internet Service Provider in Middlesex County

Verizon | DSL

Availability:

80.73%

Avg. Speed:

8.4 Mbps

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

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 Middlesex County is DSL internet available?

Middlesex County, MA map of DSL internet availability

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DSL is available in 80.73% of Middlesex County. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Verizon. Call one of the companies with service in Middlesex County above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is DSL internet in Middlesex County?

The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Middlesex County.

Middlesex County, MA map of the fastest DSL internet speeds

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The average Middlesex County home can get up to 8.4 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 15 Mbps, which 20.63% 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 0.77 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Middlesex County.

DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Middlesex County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.

Is DSL 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, cable competes most often with DSL 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.

 

DSL 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.

Verizon DSL in Middlesex County, MA

Verizon DSL coverage

About 80.73%, or 1,213,427 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Middlesex County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Middlesex County.

 

Verizon DSL download speeds

Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Middlesex County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the fastest. There are 8 different maximum speeds throughout Middlesex County. The fastest plan anyone in Middlesex County can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Middlesex County customers is up to 8.4 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Verizon customers in Middlesex County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 25.6% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 18.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 16.5% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 26.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 5.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 7.5% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 0.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.8 Mbps

 

Verizon DSL upload speeds

In Middlesex County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Middlesex County DSL providers. Verizon offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Middlesex County is up to 1.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.13 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 0.84 Mbps.

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Verizon's Middlesex County DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 43.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 48.1% up to 0.8 Mbps
  • 8.1% up to 0.4 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.1 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Middlesex County DSL 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 DSL internet in Middlesex County compare to the rest of Massachusetts?

DSL internet speeds in Middlesex County are slower versus the average speeds in Massachusetts: 987 Mbps in Massachusetts versus 8.4 Mbps in the county. The state has less DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Massachusetts is 98.08% versus 80.73% in Middlesex County.

What zip codes have DSL internet?

DSL 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.

Zip Code
DSL Coverage
83.88%
52.15%
59.20%
52.87%
47.88%
Zip Code
DSL Coverage
97.54%
83.15%
61.66%
79.67%
0.00%

What does DSL internet look like in other counties?

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