In Somerville there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 5.79% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 996 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 Somerville
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Somerville are not shown.
Somerville 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 Somerville is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 5.79% of Somerville. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Astound Broadband. Call one of the companies with service in Somerville above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Somerville?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Somerville.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Somerville home can get up to 996 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city 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, 2.00% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Somerville.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Somerville, and slower in the east areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Somerville?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Somerville you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Somerville homes.
- Cable is fastest for 99.32% 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 Somerville homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Somerville, along with details on where in Somerville and at what speeds.
Astound Broadband powered by RCN Fiber in Somerville, MA
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 3.68%, or 2,790 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, northwest, north, central, southeast, and west Somerville 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 Somerville.
Astound Broadband powered by RCN fiber download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Somerville. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Somerville. The fastest plan anyone in Somerville can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Somerville 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 Somerville 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 Somerville fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Somerville is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Somerville, MA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 2.25%, or 1,706 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, central, east, and north Somerville area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Somerville.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Somerville. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Somerville. The fastest plan anyone in Somerville can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Somerville customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Somerville 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 below average compared to other Somerville fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Somerville is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Somerville Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Somerville or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Somerville compare to the rest of Massachusetts?
Fiber internet speeds in Somerville are comparable versus the average speeds in Massachusetts: 987 Mbps in Massachusetts versus 996 Mbps in the city. The state has far less fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Massachusetts is 98.08% versus 5.79% in Somerville.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Somerville 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
- Cambridge, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Medford, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Charlestown, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Allston, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Everett, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Arlington, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Boston Metro, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Malden, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Belmont, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Chelsea, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Midlothian, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lawrence, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Deerfield Beach, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Anderson, SC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Dublin, OH: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Brooklyn Park, MN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Jackson, TN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Turlock, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Thousand Oaks, CA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Rancho Cordova, CA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds