In Massachusetts there are 8 residential internet providers covering 99.27% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 978 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.
8 Internet Service Providers in Massachusetts
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Massachusetts are not shown.
Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.27% of Massachusetts. 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 Verizon. Call one of the companies with service in Massachusetts above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Massachusetts.
How fast are internet speeds in Massachusetts?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Massachusetts.
Internet Speed Key
The average Massachusetts home can get up to 978 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the state 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, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Massachusetts.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Massachusetts, and slower in the west areas of the state.
What type of internet should I choose in Massachusetts?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Massachusetts you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the state.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 2.93% of Massachusetts homes.
- Cable is fastest for 95.42% of the state.
- 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 Massachusetts homes.
Internet Market Health in Massachusetts
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.1 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.8 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.2 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Massachusetts internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Massachusetts 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 state.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Massachusetts internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 6 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, Massachusetts needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Massachusetts, along with details on where in Massachusetts and at what speeds.
Verizon DSL in Massachusetts
Verizon DSL coverage
About 89.29%, or 5,846,358 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Massachusetts area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Massachusetts.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Massachusetts. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is below average. There are 8 different maximum speeds throughout Massachusetts. The fastest plan anyone in Massachusetts can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Massachusetts customers is up to 9.1 Mbps.
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- 31.0% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 18.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 15.0% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 26.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 4.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 4.4% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.8 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In Massachusetts 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 slowest compared to other Massachusetts DSL providers. Verizon offers 4 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Massachusetts is up to 1.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.13 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 0.86 Mbps.
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- 49.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 46.3% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 4.6% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.1 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Massachusetts
XFINITY cable coverage
About 84.74%, or 5,548,480 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Massachusetts area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Massachusetts.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Massachusetts. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Massachusetts. The fastest plan anyone in Massachusetts can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Massachusetts customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Massachusetts 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 one of the fastest compared to other Massachusetts cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts
Verizon fiber coverage
About 46.23%, or 3,026,900 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Massachusetts area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Massachusetts.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Massachusetts. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Massachusetts. The fastest plan anyone in Massachusetts can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Massachusetts customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Massachusetts 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 above average compared to other Massachusetts fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 15.32%, or 1,003,021 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the central, north, northeast, east, west, and southeast Massachusetts area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Massachusetts.
Astound Broadband powered by RCN cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Massachusetts. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Massachusetts. The fastest plan anyone in Massachusetts can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 500 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Massachusetts customers is up to 884 Mbps.
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- 76.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 23.2% up to 500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN cable upload speeds
In Massachusetts 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 below average compared to other Massachusetts cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Massachusetts is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Massachusetts
Spectrum cable coverage
About 13.06%, or 854,937 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the west, northwest, southwest, south, southeast, and north Massachusetts area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Massachusetts.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Massachusetts. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Massachusetts. The fastest plan anyone in Massachusetts can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Massachusetts customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Massachusetts download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Massachusetts cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Massachusetts is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Massachusetts
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 38.20%, or 2,501,041 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Massachusetts area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Massachusetts.
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 Massachusetts. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Massachusetts. The fastest plan anyone in Massachusetts can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Massachusetts is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
STARRY Fixed Wireless in Massachusetts
STARRY fixed wireless coverage
About 13.59%, or 889,951 people, have STARRY fixed wireless internet available to them in the state. The company covers the central, north, east, and northeast Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.
STARRY fixed wireless download speeds
STARRY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Massachusetts. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, STARRY fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Massachusetts. The fastest plan anyone in Massachusetts can order from STARRY goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 30 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Massachusetts customers is up to 199 Mbps.
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- 99.4% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 30.0 Mbps
STARRY fixed wireless upload speeds
In Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts fixed wireless providers. STARRY offers 2 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Massachusetts 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.
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- 99.4% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 30.0 Mbps
netBlazr Fixed Wireless in Massachusetts
netBlazr fixed wireless coverage
About 8.30%, or 543,758 people, have netBlazr fixed wireless internet available to them in the state. The company covers the central, north, east, and northeast Massachusetts area. netBlazr is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Massachusetts.
netBlazr fixed wireless download speeds
netBlazr is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Massachusetts. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, netBlazr fixed wireless is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Massachusetts. The fastest plan anyone in Massachusetts can order from netBlazr goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts fixed wireless providers. netBlazr offers 4 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Massachusetts 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.
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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
Massachusetts Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Massachusetts or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Massachusetts compare to the rest of the United States?
Internet speeds in Massachusetts are comparable versus the average speeds in the United States: 951 Mbps in the United States versus 978 Mbps in the state. The nation has similar internet availability compared to the state. Average internet coverage in the United States is 99.41% versus 99.27% in Massachusetts.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Massachusetts 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 states?
Below are states nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby States
- Rhode Island: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- New Hampshire: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Connecticut: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Vermont: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- New York: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Maine: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- New Jersey: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Delaware: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pennsylvania: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Maryland: less internet coverage, slower speeds
States with Similar Populations
- Arizona: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Indiana: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tennessee: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Washington: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Missouri: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Maryland: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wisconsin: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Minnesota: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Colorado: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Virginia: less internet coverage, slower speeds