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In the Boston metro area there are 3 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 48.79% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 101 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.
Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in Boston
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in the Boston metro area are not shown.
Boston Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in the Boston metro area is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 48.79% of the Boston metro area. Areas in green have fixed wireless internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is T-Mobile. Call one of the companies with service in the Boston metro area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in the Boston metro area?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in the Boston metro area.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Boston home can get up to 101 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the city is 1,000 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 2.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Boston metro area.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of the Boston metro area, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in the Boston metro area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Boston metro area you live. In general, cable competes most often with fixed wireless in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 5.06% of Boston homes.
- Cable is fastest for 93.82% 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 Boston homes.
Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Boston metro area, along with details on where in the Boston metro area and at what speeds.
T-Mobile Home Internet in Boston, MA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 33.26%, or 1,473,172 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Boston area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of the Boston metro area.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Boston metro area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Boston metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Boston metro area can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Boston customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Boston metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Boston fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Boston metro area is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
STARRY Fixed Wireless in Boston, MA
STARRY fixed wireless coverage
About 20.09%, or 889,951 people, have STARRY fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, east, southeast, south, and west Boston area. STARRY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of the Boston metro area.
STARRY fixed wireless download speeds
STARRY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Boston metro area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, STARRY fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Boston metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Boston metro area can order from STARRY goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 30 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Boston customers is up to 199 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 99.4% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 30.0 Mbps
STARRY fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Boston metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for STARRY fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, STARRY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Boston fixed wireless providers. STARRY offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Boston metro area 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 199 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 99.4% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 30.0 Mbps
netBlazr Fixed Wireless in Boston, MA
netBlazr fixed wireless coverage
About 12.28%, or 543,758 people, have netBlazr fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central and east Boston area. netBlazr is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Boston metro area.
netBlazr fixed wireless download speeds
netBlazr is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Boston metro area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, netBlazr fixed wireless is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout the Boston metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Boston metro area can order from netBlazr goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Boston customers is up to 74 Mbps.
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- 0.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 94.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
netBlazr fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Boston metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for netBlazr fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, netBlazr is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Boston fixed wireless providers. netBlazr offers 4 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Boston metro area is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 50 Mbps. On average, netBlazr customers can get speeds up to 74 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 94.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
Boston Fixed Wireless by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Boston metro area or any of the areas nearby.
How does fixed wireless internet in the Boston metro area compare to the rest of Massachusetts?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in the Boston metro area are slower versus the average speeds in Massachusetts: 987 Mbps in Massachusetts versus 101 Mbps in the city. The state has far less fixed wireless availability compared to the city. Average fixed wireless coverage in Massachusetts is 98.08% versus 48.79% in the Boston metro area.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Boston metro area are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
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What does fixed wireless 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
- Boston, MA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Charlestown, MA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Cambridge, MA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Brookline, MA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Jamaica Plain, MA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Allston, MA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Somerville, MA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Chelsea, MA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Brighton, MA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Everett, MA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Phoenix Metro, AZ: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Riverside Metro, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Detroit Metro, MI: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Seattle Metro, WA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Atlanta Metro, GA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Washington Metro, DC: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- San Francisco Metro, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Minneapolis Metro, MN: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- San Diego Metro, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Miami Metro, FL: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds