In Newton there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 96.71% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 943 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 Newton
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Newton are not shown.
Newton Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Newton is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 96.71% of Newton. 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 Newton above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Newton?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Newton.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Newton home can get up to 943 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 4.37% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 92.34% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Newton.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Newton, and slower in the east areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Newton?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Newton you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 4.98% of Newton homes.
- Cable is fastest for 93.62% 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 Newton homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Newton, along with details on where in Newton and at what speeds.
Verizon Fiber in Newton, MA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 96.71%, or 49,365 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Newton area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Newton.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Newton. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Newton. The fastest plan anyone in Newton can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Newton customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Newton 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 Newton fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Newton 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 Newton, MA
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 4.37%, or 2,231 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, southeast, northeast, west, north, northwest, and central Newton 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 Newton.
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 Newton. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Newton. The fastest plan anyone in Newton can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Newton customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN fiber upload speeds
In Newton 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 Newton fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Newton is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Newton Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Newton or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Newton compare to the rest of Massachusetts?
Fiber internet speeds in Newton are comparable versus the average speeds in Massachusetts: 987 Mbps in Massachusetts versus 943 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Massachusetts is 98.08% versus 96.71% in Newton.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Newton 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
- Newtonville, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Newton Highlands, MA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Waban, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Newton Upper Falls, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Brighton, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Watertown Town, MA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Auburndale, MA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Chestnut Hill, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Newton Center, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Newton Lower Falls, MA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Mentor, OH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- New Bern, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- West New York, NJ: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Stratford, CT: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- DeSoto, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Granada Hills, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Minnetonka, MN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Oak Park, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Milford, CT: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Kernersville, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds