In Brighton there are 9 residential internet providers covering 96.91% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 994 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.
9 Internet Service Providers in Brighton
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Brighton are not shown.
Brighton 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 Brighton is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 96.91% of Brighton. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in Brighton above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Brighton.
How fast are internet speeds in Brighton?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Brighton.
Internet Speed Key
The average Brighton home can get up to 994 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 93.89% 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 15 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Brighton.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Brighton, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Brighton?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Brighton you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 6.60% of Brighton homes.
- Cable is fastest for 89.86% 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 3.09% of Brighton homes.
Internet Market Health in Brighton
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Brighton internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Brighton based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.9 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.8 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.0 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Brighton internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Brighton homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, dsl, fixed wireless, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Brighton internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 7 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Brighton is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Brighton, along with details on where in Brighton and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Brighton, MA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 93.89%, or 42,451 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Brighton area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Brighton.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Brighton. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Brighton. The fastest plan anyone in Brighton can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Brighton customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Brighton download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Brighton cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Brighton is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL in Brighton, MA
Verizon DSL coverage
About 92.32%, or 41,742 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Brighton area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Brighton.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Brighton. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Brighton. The fastest plan anyone in Brighton can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 3.0 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Brighton customers is up to 13 Mbps.
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- 57.8% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 32.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 5.5% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 3.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In Brighton download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Brighton DSL providers. Verizon 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 Brighton is up to 1.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.77 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 0.98 Mbps.
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- 90.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 9.4% up to 0.8 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Brighton, MA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 87.10%, or 39,382 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Brighton area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Brighton.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Brighton. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Brighton. The fastest plan anyone in Brighton can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Brighton customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Brighton 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 Brighton fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Brighton 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 Cable in Brighton, MA
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 75.09%, or 33,950 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Brighton area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Brighton.
Astound Broadband powered by RCN cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Brighton. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Brighton. The fastest plan anyone in Brighton can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 500 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Brighton customers is up to 951 Mbps.
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- 90.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 9.8% up to 500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN cable upload speeds
In Brighton download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Astound Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Brighton cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Brighton is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN Fiber in Brighton, MA
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 4.16%, or 1,880 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, north, central, west, and northeast Brighton 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 Brighton.
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 Brighton. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Brighton. The fastest plan anyone in Brighton can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Brighton customers can get this speed.
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Astound Broadband powered by RCN fiber upload speeds
In Brighton 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 Brighton fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Brighton is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
STARRY Fiber in Brighton, MA
STARRY fiber coverage
About 2.89%, or 1,305 people, have STARRY fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, southeast, and south Brighton 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 Brighton.
STARRY fiber download speeds
STARRY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Brighton. Versus other fiber providers in the area, STARRY fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Brighton. The fastest plan anyone in Brighton can order from STARRY goes up to 200 Mbps, and all Brighton customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
STARRY fiber upload speeds
In Brighton download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for STARRY fiber. Compared to other ISPs, STARRY is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Brighton fiber providers. STARRY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Brighton is up to 200 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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STARRY Fixed Wireless in Brighton, MA
STARRY fixed wireless coverage
About 87.91%, or 39,748 people, have STARRY fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Brighton area. STARRY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Brighton.
STARRY fixed wireless download speeds
STARRY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Brighton. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, STARRY fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Brighton. The fastest plan anyone in Brighton can order from STARRY goes up to 200 Mbps, and all Brighton customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
STARRY fixed wireless upload speeds
In Brighton download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for STARRY fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, STARRY is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Brighton fixed wireless providers. STARRY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Brighton is up to 200 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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T-Mobile Home Internet in Brighton, MA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 21.80%, or 9,858 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, south, central, east, northwest, southeast, and northeast Brighton 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 Brighton.
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 Brighton. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Brighton. The fastest plan anyone in Brighton can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Brighton customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Brighton 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 the slowest compared to other Brighton 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 Brighton is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
netBlazr Fixed Wireless in Brighton, MA
netBlazr fixed wireless coverage
About 12.82%, or 5,797 people, have netBlazr fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, east, and north Brighton area. netBlazr is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Brighton.
netBlazr fixed wireless download speeds
netBlazr is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Brighton. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, netBlazr fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Brighton. The fastest plan anyone in Brighton can order from netBlazr goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Brighton customers can get this speed.
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netBlazr fixed wireless upload speeds
In Brighton 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 Brighton fixed wireless providers. netBlazr offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Brighton is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Brighton Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Brighton or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Brighton compare to the rest of Massachusetts?
Internet speeds in Brighton are comparable versus the average speeds in Massachusetts: 978 Mbps in Massachusetts versus 994 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Massachusetts is 99.27% versus 96.91% in Brighton.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Brighton are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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
- Allston, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Brookline, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Watertown, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Watertown Town, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Newton, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chestnut Hill, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Newtonville, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cambridge, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Belmont, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jamaica Plain, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Hurst, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mandeville, LA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Eureka, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bloomfield Hills, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sherman, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Brighton, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rowland Heights, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clarkston, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pikesville, MD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Frankfort, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds