In Allston there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 88.82% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 895 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.

 

Fiber Internet Service Providers in Allston

Verizon | Fiber

Availability:

79.61%

Avg. Speed:

940 Mbps

STARRY | Fiber

Availability:

7.08%

Avg. Speed:

115 Mbps

Astound Broadband powered by RCN | Fiber

Availability:

5.89%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

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

 

Allston 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 Allston is fiber internet available?

Allston, MA map of fiber internet availability

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Fiber is available in 88.82% of Allston. Areas in green have fiber 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 Allston above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in Allston?

The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Allston.

Allston, MA map of the fastest fiber internet speeds

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The average Allston home can get up to 895 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 5.89% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 3.53% of homes can only purchase plans up to 30 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Allston.

Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Allston, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Allston?

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

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 3.76% of Allston homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 95.86% of the city.
  • 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 Allston homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

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

Verizon Fiber in Allston, MA

Verizon fiber coverage

About 79.61%, or 18,031 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Allston area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Allston.

 

Verizon fiber download speeds

Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Allston. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Allston. The fastest plan anyone in Allston can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Allston customers can get this speed.

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

  • 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps

 

Verizon fiber upload speeds

In Allston download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Allston fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Allston is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Verizon's Allston fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps

 

 

 

STARRY Fiber in Allston, MA

STARRY fiber coverage

About 7.08%, or 1,603 people, have STARRY fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest and southeast Allston area. STARRY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Allston.

 

STARRY fiber download speeds

STARRY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Allston. Versus other fiber providers in the area, STARRY fiber is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Allston. The fastest plan anyone in Allston can order from STARRY goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 30 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Allston customers is up to 115 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to STARRY customers in Allston. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 50.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 49.9% up to 30.0 Mbps

 

STARRY fiber upload speeds

In Allston download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for STARRY fiber. Compared to other ISPs, STARRY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Allston fiber providers. STARRY offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Allston is up to 200 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 30 Mbps. On average, STARRY customers can get speeds up to 115 Mbps.

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STARRY's Allston fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 50.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 49.9% up to 30.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Astound Broadband powered by RCN Fiber in Allston, MA

Astound Broadband fiber coverage

About 5.89%, or 1,333 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, east, central, south, west, and northwest Allston area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Allston.

 

Astound Broadband powered by RCN fiber download speeds

Astound Broadband is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Allston. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Allston. The fastest plan anyone in Allston can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Allston customers can get this speed.

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

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Astound Broadband powered by RCN fiber upload speeds

In Allston download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Astound Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Allston fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Allston is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Astound Broadband's Allston fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Allston Fiber by Area

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

How does fiber internet in Allston compare to the rest of Massachusetts?

Fiber internet speeds in Allston are comparable versus the average speeds in Massachusetts: 987 Mbps in Massachusetts versus 895 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Massachusetts is 98.08% versus 88.82% in Allston.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

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

Zip Code
Fiber Coverage
88.60%
8.10%
91.35%
0.00%
16.61%
Zip Code
Fiber Coverage
2.95%
47.19%
5.19%
66.64%
0.00%

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