In Massachusetts there is 1 residential Fiber provider covering 47.69% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 935 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 Provider in Massachusetts
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Massachusetts are not shown.
Massachusetts Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Massachusetts is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 47.69% of Massachusetts. 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 Massachusetts above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Massachusetts?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Massachusetts.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Massachusetts home can get up to 935 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the state is 2,000 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 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Massachusetts.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Massachusetts, and slower in the north areas of the state.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Massachusetts?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Massachusetts you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the state.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 2.93% of Massachusetts homes.
- Cable is fastest for 95.42% of the state.
- 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 Massachusetts homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Massachusetts, along with details on where in Massachusetts and at what speeds.
Verizon Fiber in Massachusetts
Verizon fiber coverage
About 46.23%, or 3,026,900 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Massachusetts area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Massachusetts.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Massachusetts. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Massachusetts. The fastest plan anyone in Massachusetts can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Massachusetts customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Massachusetts download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Massachusetts fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Massachusetts is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Massachusetts Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Massachusetts or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Massachusetts compare to the rest of the United States?
Fiber internet speeds in Massachusetts are comparable versus the average speeds in the United States: 936 Mbps in the United States versus 935 Mbps in the state. The nation has far less fiber availability compared to the state. Average fiber coverage in the United States is 89.84% versus 47.69% in Massachusetts.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Massachusetts 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 states?
Below are states nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby States
- Rhode Island: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- New Hampshire: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Connecticut: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Vermont: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- New York: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Maine: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- New Jersey: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Delaware: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Pennsylvania: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Maryland: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
States with Similar Populations
- Arizona: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Indiana: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Tennessee: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Washington: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Missouri: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Maryland: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Wisconsin: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Minnesota: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Colorado: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Virginia: more fiber coverage, faster speeds