In Suffolk County there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 96.87% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 11 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 Suffolk County
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
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Suffolk County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 96.87% of Suffolk 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 Suffolk County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Suffolk County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Suffolk County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Suffolk County home can get up to 11 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 45 Mbps, which less than 1% 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 1.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Suffolk County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Suffolk County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
Is DSL 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, cable competes most often with DSL 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.
DSL 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.
Verizon DSL in Suffolk County, MA
Verizon DSL coverage
About 96.87%, or 699,441 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Suffolk County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Suffolk County.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Suffolk County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the slowest. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Suffolk County. The fastest plan anyone in Suffolk County can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Suffolk County customers is up to 11 Mbps.
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- 46.9% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 23.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 14.0% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 13.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In Suffolk 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 slowest compared to other Suffolk County DSL providers. Verizon offers 3 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 Suffolk County is up to 1.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.38 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 0.93 Mbps.
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- 70.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 28.6% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 0.4 Mbps
Suffolk County DSL 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 DSL internet in Suffolk County compare to the rest of Massachusetts?
DSL internet speeds in Suffolk County are slower versus the average speeds in Massachusetts: 987 Mbps in Massachusetts versus 11 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Massachusetts is 98.08% versus 96.87% in Suffolk County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL 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.
What does DSL 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
- Norfolk County, MA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Middlesex County, MA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Essex County, MA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Plymouth County, MA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Bristol County, MA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Providence County, RI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Worcester County, MA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Rockingham County, NH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Bristol County, RI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hillsborough County, NH: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Cobb County, GA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Monroe County, NY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- DeKalb County, GA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- San Joaquin County, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Denton County, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Jefferson County, KY: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- San Mateo County, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Snohomish County, WA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Oklahoma County, OK: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Essex County, MA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds