In Watertown Town there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 12.86% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 988 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 Watertown Town

Verizon | Fiber

Availability:

6.52%

Avg. Speed:

940 Mbps

Astound Broadband powered by RCN | Fiber

Availability:

6.10%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Watertown Town are not shown.

 

Watertown Town Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Watertown Town is fiber internet available?

Watertown Town, MA map of fiber internet availability

Fiber Internet Availability Key

0%
50%
100%

 

Fiber is available in 12.86% of Watertown Town. 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 Watertown Town above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in Watertown Town?

The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Watertown Town.

Watertown Town, MA map of the fastest fiber internet speeds

Fiber Internet Speed Key

1 Mbps
50 Mbps
1000 Mbps+

 

The average Watertown Town home can get up to 988 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, 6.52% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Watertown Town.

Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Watertown Town, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Watertown Town?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Watertown Town you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Watertown Town homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 99.73% 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 Watertown Town homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Watertown Town, along with details on where in Watertown Town and at what speeds.

Verizon Fiber in Watertown Town, MA

Verizon fiber coverage

About 6.52%, or 2,082 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, central, southwest, north, and south Watertown Town 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 Watertown Town.

 

Verizon fiber download speeds

Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Watertown Town. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Watertown Town. The fastest plan anyone in Watertown Town can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Watertown Town customers can get this speed.

Show all download speeds

The following maximum speeds are marketed to Verizon customers in Watertown Town. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps

 

Verizon fiber upload speeds

In Watertown Town 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 Watertown Town fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Watertown Town is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

Show all upload speeds

Verizon's Watertown Town fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Astound Broadband powered by RCN Fiber in Watertown Town, MA

Astound Broadband fiber coverage

About 6.10%, or 1,946 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, south, east, southwest, and southeast Watertown Town 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 Watertown Town.

 

Astound Broadband powered by RCN fiber download speeds

Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Watertown Town. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Watertown Town. The fastest plan anyone in Watertown Town can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Watertown Town customers can get this speed.

Show all download speeds

The following maximum speeds are marketed to Astound Broadband powered by RCN customers in Watertown Town. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Astound Broadband powered by RCN fiber upload speeds

In Watertown Town 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 Watertown Town fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Watertown Town is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

Show all upload speeds

Astound Broadband's Watertown Town fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Watertown Town Fiber by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Watertown Town or any of the areas nearby.

How does fiber internet in Watertown Town compare to the rest of Massachusetts?

Fiber internet speeds in Watertown Town are comparable versus the average speeds in Massachusetts: 987 Mbps in Massachusetts versus 988 Mbps in the city. The state has far less fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Massachusetts is 98.08% versus 12.86% in Watertown Town.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Watertown Town are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip Code
Fiber Coverage
12.82%
99.84%
98.61%
99.12%
91.35%
Zip Code
Fiber Coverage
72.19%
5.19%
99.86%
88.60%
0.00%

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

Cities with Similar Populations