In Suffolk County there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 73.29% of the county. 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 Suffolk County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Suffolk County are not shown.
Suffolk County 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 Suffolk County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 73.29% of Suffolk County. 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 Suffolk County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Suffolk County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Suffolk County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Suffolk County home can get up to 936 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county 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 30 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Suffolk County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Suffolk County, and slower in the north areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Suffolk County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Suffolk County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 2.63% of Suffolk County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 95.93% of the county.
- 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 Suffolk County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Suffolk County, along with details on where in Suffolk County and at what speeds.
Verizon Fiber in Suffolk County, MA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 71.41%, or 515,592 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Suffolk County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Suffolk County.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Suffolk County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Suffolk County. The fastest plan anyone in Suffolk County can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Suffolk County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Suffolk County 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 Suffolk County fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Suffolk County is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
STARRY Fiber in Suffolk County, MA
STARRY fiber coverage
About 2.64%, or 19,094 people, have STARRY fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, north, northeast, and east Suffolk County 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 Suffolk County.
STARRY fiber download speeds
STARRY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Suffolk County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, STARRY fiber is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Suffolk County. The fastest plan anyone in Suffolk County can order from STARRY goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 30 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Suffolk County customers is up to 182 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 89.6% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 10.4% up to 30.0 Mbps
STARRY fiber upload speeds
In Suffolk County 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 Suffolk County fiber providers. STARRY offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Suffolk County 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 182 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 89.6% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 10.4% up to 30.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN Fiber in Suffolk County, MA
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 2.54%, or 18,362 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, north, northeast, southwest, east, northwest, and south Suffolk County 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 Suffolk County.
Astound Broadband powered by RCN fiber download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Suffolk County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Suffolk County. The fastest plan anyone in Suffolk County can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Suffolk County 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 Suffolk County 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 Suffolk County fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Suffolk County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Suffolk County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Suffolk County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Suffolk County compare to the rest of Massachusetts?
Fiber internet speeds in Suffolk County are comparable versus the average speeds in Massachusetts: 987 Mbps in Massachusetts versus 936 Mbps in the county. The state has far less fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Massachusetts is 98.08% versus 73.29% in Suffolk County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Suffolk County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Norfolk County, MA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Middlesex County, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Essex County, MA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Plymouth County, MA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Bristol County, MA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Providence County, RI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Worcester County, MA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Rockingham County, NH: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Bristol County, RI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hillsborough County, NH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Cobb County, GA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Monroe County, NY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- DeKalb County, GA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- San Joaquin County, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Denton County, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Jefferson County, KY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- San Mateo County, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Snohomish County, WA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Oklahoma County, OK: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Essex County, MA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds