In Charlestown there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 76.11% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 936 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 Charlestown
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Charlestown are not shown.
Charlestown Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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
Where in Charlestown is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 76.11% of Charlestown. 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 Charlestown above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Charlestown?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Charlestown.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Charlestown home can get up to 936 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 6.97% 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 200 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Charlestown.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Charlestown, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Charlestown?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Charlestown you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 7.13% of Charlestown homes.
- Cable is fastest for 91.90% 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 Charlestown homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Charlestown, along with details on where in Charlestown and at what speeds.
Verizon Fiber in Charlestown, MA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 75.11%, or 12,299 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Charlestown area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Charlestown.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Charlestown. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Charlestown. The fastest plan anyone in Charlestown can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Charlestown customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Charlestown 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 Charlestown fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Charlestown is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN Fiber in Charlestown, MA
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 6.97%, or 1,141 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast and east Charlestown 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 Charlestown.
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 Charlestown. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Charlestown. The fastest plan anyone in Charlestown can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Charlestown customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN fiber upload speeds
In Charlestown 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 Charlestown fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Charlestown is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Charlestown Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Charlestown or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Charlestown compare to the rest of Massachusetts?
Fiber internet speeds in Charlestown are comparable versus the average speeds in Massachusetts: 987 Mbps in Massachusetts versus 936 Mbps in the city. The state has far less fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Massachusetts is 98.08% versus 76.11% in Charlestown.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Charlestown are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Chelsea, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Boston Metro, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Everett, MA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Somerville, MA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cambridge, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Boston, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Malden, MA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Medford, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Revere, MA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Allston, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Cameron, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Wexford, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Little River, SC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- DeSmet, NM: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Old Jamestown, MO: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Choctaw, OK: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Riverton, NJ: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Central Falls, RI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Broadview Heights, OH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Secaucus, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds