In Lawrence there are 4 residential internet providers covering 99.86% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 997 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.
4 Internet Service Providers in Lawrence
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Lawrence are not shown.
Lawrence 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 Lawrence is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.86% of Lawrence. 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 Lawrence above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Lawrence.
How fast are internet speeds in Lawrence?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Lawrence.
Internet Speed Key
The average Lawrence home can get up to 997 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 99.05% 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 Lawrence.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Lawrence, and slower in the central areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Lawrence?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Lawrence 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 Lawrence homes.
- Cable is fastest for 99.05% 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 Lawrence homes.
Internet Market Health in Lawrence
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Lawrence 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 Lawrence based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.0 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.1 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Lawrence internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Lawrence homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fiber, dsl, and fixed wireless, 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. Lawrence internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 3 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, Lawrence is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Lawrence, along with details on where in Lawrence and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Lawrence, MA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.05%, or 75,757 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Lawrence area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Lawrence.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lawrence. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lawrence. The fastest plan anyone in Lawrence can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lawrence customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Lawrence 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 Lawrence cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lawrence is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Lawrence, MA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 98.63%, or 75,429 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Lawrence area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Lawrence.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lawrence. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lawrence. The fastest plan anyone in Lawrence can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Lawrence customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Lawrence 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 Lawrence fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lawrence is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL in Lawrence, MA
Verizon DSL coverage
About 95.82%, or 73,285 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Lawrence area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Lawrence.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lawrence. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the fastest. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Lawrence. The fastest plan anyone in Lawrence can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Lawrence customers is up to 9.0 Mbps.
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- 20.4% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 29.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 32.3% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 12.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 0.87 Mbps.
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- 50.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 47.1% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 0.4 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Lawrence, MA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 9.56%, or 7,311 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, southwest, southeast, west, central, south, northeast, and northwest Lawrence 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 Lawrence.
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 Lawrence. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lawrence. The fastest plan anyone in Lawrence can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 fastest compared to other Lawrence 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 Lawrence is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Lawrence Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Lawrence or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Lawrence compare to the rest of Massachusetts?
Internet speeds in Lawrence are comparable versus the average speeds in Massachusetts: 978 Mbps in Massachusetts versus 997 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Massachusetts is 99.27% versus 99.86% in Lawrence.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Lawrence 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
- Methuen Town, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Andover, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Andover, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Salem, NH: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Haverhill, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tewksbury, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Groveland, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Boxford, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dracut, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pelham, NH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Midlothian, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Deerfield Beach, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Somerville, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Brooklyn Park, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Anderson, SC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dublin, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rancho Cordova, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jackson, TN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Turlock, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Buford, GA: more internet coverage, slower speeds