In Worcester County there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 94.33% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 9.1 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 Worcester County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Worcester County are not shown.
Worcester County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Worcester County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 94.33% of Worcester 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 Worcester County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Worcester County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Worcester County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Worcester County home can get up to 9.1 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 25 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 0.77 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Worcester County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Worcester County, and slower in the east areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Worcester County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Worcester County you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 11.10% of Worcester County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 88.06% 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 Worcester County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Worcester County, along with details on where in Worcester County and at what speeds.
Verizon DSL in Worcester County, MA
Verizon DSL coverage
About 94.33%, or 753,254 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Worcester County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Worcester County.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Worcester County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the slowest. There are 8 different maximum speeds throughout Worcester County. The fastest plan anyone in Worcester 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 Worcester County customers is up to 9.1 Mbps.
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- 31.6% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 17.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 13.7% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 29.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 3.9% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.8 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In Worcester 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 Worcester 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 Worcester 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 0.87 Mbps.
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- 49.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 46.8% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 4.0% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.1 Mbps
Worcester County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Worcester County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Worcester County compare to the rest of Massachusetts?
DSL internet speeds in Worcester County are slower versus the average speeds in Massachusetts: 987 Mbps in Massachusetts versus 9.1 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Massachusetts is 98.08% versus 94.33% in Worcester County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Worcester 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
- Middlesex County, MA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Windham County, CT: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Norfolk County, MA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Providence County, RI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Suffolk County, MA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hampshire County, MA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hampden County, MA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hillsborough County, NH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Franklin County, MA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Tolland County, CT: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Hamilton County, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Montgomery County, PA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Essex County, NJ: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Middlesex County, NJ: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Baltimore County, MD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Multnomah County, OR: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Pierce County, WA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Essex County, MA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- El Paso County, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hidalgo County, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds