In Chelsea there are 5 residential internet providers covering 99.92% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 999 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.
5 Internet Service Providers in Chelsea
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Chelsea are not shown.
Chelsea 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 Chelsea is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.92% of Chelsea. 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 Chelsea above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Chelsea.
How fast are internet speeds in Chelsea?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Chelsea.
Internet Speed Key
The average Chelsea home can get up to 999 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 99.79% 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 200 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Chelsea.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Chelsea, and slower in the north areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Chelsea?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Chelsea you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Chelsea homes.
- Cable is fastest for 99.79% 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 Chelsea homes.
Internet Market Health in Chelsea
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Chelsea 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 Chelsea based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.6 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.6 (healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Chelsea internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Chelsea homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fixed wireless, dsl, 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. Chelsea internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 4 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, Chelsea is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Chelsea, along with details on where in Chelsea and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Chelsea, MA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.79%, or 35,103 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Chelsea area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Chelsea.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chelsea. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Chelsea. The fastest plan anyone in Chelsea can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Chelsea customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Chelsea 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 Chelsea cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Chelsea 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 Chelsea, MA
Verizon DSL coverage
About 99.58%, or 35,031 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Chelsea area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Chelsea.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chelsea. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Chelsea. The fastest plan anyone in Chelsea can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.5 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Chelsea customers is up to 14 Mbps.
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- 85.4% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 10.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.5 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In Chelsea 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 Chelsea DSL providers. Verizon offers 3 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 Chelsea is up to 1.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.38 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 0.99 Mbps.
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- 95.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 4.3% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 0.4 Mbps
STARRY Fixed Wireless in Chelsea, MA
STARRY fixed wireless coverage
About 97.52%, or 34,304 people, have STARRY fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Chelsea area. STARRY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Chelsea.
STARRY fixed wireless download speeds
STARRY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chelsea. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, STARRY fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Chelsea. The fastest plan anyone in Chelsea can order from STARRY goes up to 200 Mbps, and all Chelsea customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
STARRY fixed wireless upload speeds
In Chelsea download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for STARRY fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, STARRY is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Chelsea fixed wireless providers. STARRY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Chelsea is up to 200 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
netBlazr Fixed Wireless in Chelsea, MA
netBlazr fixed wireless coverage
About 53.65%, or 18,874 people, have netBlazr fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, southwest, southeast, east, central, and west Chelsea area. netBlazr is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Chelsea.
netBlazr fixed wireless download speeds
netBlazr is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chelsea. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, netBlazr fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Chelsea. The fastest plan anyone in Chelsea can order from netBlazr goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Chelsea customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
netBlazr fixed wireless upload speeds
In Chelsea 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 Chelsea fixed wireless providers. netBlazr offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Chelsea is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Chelsea, MA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 11.87%, or 4,174 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, southwest, northeast, east, northwest, and south Chelsea 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 very small piece of Chelsea.
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 Chelsea. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Chelsea. The fastest plan anyone in Chelsea can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Chelsea 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 Chelsea 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 Chelsea 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 Chelsea is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Chelsea Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Chelsea or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Chelsea compare to the rest of Massachusetts?
Internet speeds in Chelsea are comparable versus the average speeds in Massachusetts: 978 Mbps in Massachusetts versus 999 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Massachusetts is 99.27% versus 99.92% in Chelsea.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Chelsea 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
- Everett, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Revere, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Charlestown, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Malden, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Winthrop Town, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Somerville, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Boston Metro, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Medford, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cambridge, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Melrose, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- La Quinta, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- North Bay Village, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- London, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- New Berlin, WI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Los Banos, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Raeford, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Whitestone, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Calexico, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Marlborough, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Somerset, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds