In Middlesex County there are 10 residential internet providers covering 99.37% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 995 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.
10 Internet Service Providers in Middlesex County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Middlesex County are not shown.
Middlesex County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Middlesex County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.37% of Middlesex County. 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 Middlesex County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Middlesex County.
How fast are internet speeds in Middlesex County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Middlesex County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Middlesex County home can get up to 995 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county 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 1.5 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Middlesex County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Middlesex County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Middlesex County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Middlesex County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 2.32% of Middlesex County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 96.63% of the county.
- 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 Middlesex County homes.
Internet Market Health in Middlesex County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Middlesex County 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 Middlesex County 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: 2.8 (healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Middlesex County 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, Middlesex County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, dsl, fiber, and fixed wireless, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Middlesex County 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, Middlesex County is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Middlesex County, along with details on where in Middlesex County and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Middlesex County, MA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 96.93%, or 1,456,923 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Middlesex County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Middlesex County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Middlesex County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Middlesex County. The fastest plan anyone in Middlesex County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Middlesex County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Middlesex County 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 Middlesex County cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Middlesex County 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 Middlesex County, MA
Verizon DSL coverage
About 80.73%, or 1,213,427 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Middlesex County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Middlesex County.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Middlesex County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the fastest. There are 8 different maximum speeds throughout Middlesex County. The fastest plan anyone in Middlesex County can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Middlesex County customers is up to 8.4 Mbps.
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- 25.6% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 18.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 16.5% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 26.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 7.5% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.8 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In Middlesex County 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 Middlesex County DSL providers. Verizon offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Middlesex County 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 0.84 Mbps.
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- 43.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 48.1% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 8.1% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.1 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Middlesex County, MA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 69.06%, or 1,038,053 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Middlesex County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Middlesex County.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Middlesex County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Middlesex County. The fastest plan anyone in Middlesex County can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Middlesex County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Middlesex County 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 Middlesex County fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Middlesex County 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 Middlesex County, MA
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 36.95%, or 555,431 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, south, southeast, southwest, central, northeast, and north Middlesex County area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Middlesex County.
Astound Broadband powered by RCN cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Middlesex County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Middlesex County. The fastest plan anyone in Middlesex County can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 500 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Middlesex County customers is up to 879 Mbps.
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- 75.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 24.2% up to 500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN cable upload speeds
In Middlesex County 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 Middlesex County cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Middlesex County 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 Middlesex County, MA
Spectrum cable coverage
About 1.79%, or 26,856 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, southwest, and west Middlesex County 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 Middlesex County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Middlesex County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Middlesex County. The fastest plan anyone in Middlesex County can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Middlesex County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Middlesex County 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 Middlesex County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Middlesex County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN Fiber in Middlesex County, MA
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 1.50%, or 22,583 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, central, southeast, east, southwest, and northeast Middlesex County 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 Middlesex County.
Astound Broadband powered by RCN fiber download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Middlesex County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Middlesex County. The fastest plan anyone in Middlesex County can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Middlesex County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN fiber upload speeds
In Middlesex County 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 Middlesex County fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Middlesex County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Concord Broadband Fiber in Middlesex County, MA
Concord Broadband fiber coverage
About 1.21%, or 18,213 people, have Concord Broadband fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west and central Middlesex County area. Concord Broadband is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Middlesex County.
Concord Broadband fiber download speeds
Concord Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Middlesex County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Concord Broadband fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Middlesex County. The fastest plan anyone in Middlesex County can order from Concord Broadband goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Middlesex County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Concord Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Middlesex County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Concord Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Concord Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Middlesex County fiber providers. Concord Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Middlesex County is up to 300 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Middlesex County, MA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 32.18%, or 483,708 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Middlesex County 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 Middlesex County.
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 Middlesex County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Middlesex County. The fastest plan anyone in Middlesex County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Middlesex County 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 Middlesex County 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 Middlesex County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Middlesex County 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 Middlesex County, MA
STARRY fixed wireless coverage
About 24.28%, or 364,960 people, have STARRY fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, southeast, and south Middlesex County 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 Middlesex County.
STARRY fixed wireless download speeds
STARRY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Middlesex County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, STARRY fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Middlesex County. The fastest plan anyone in Middlesex County can order from STARRY goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 30 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Middlesex County customers is up to 198 Mbps.
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- 99.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 30.0 Mbps
STARRY fixed wireless upload speeds
In Middlesex County 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 below average compared to other Middlesex County fixed wireless providers. STARRY offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Middlesex County 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 198 Mbps.
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- 99.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 30.0 Mbps
netBlazr Fixed Wireless in Middlesex County, MA
netBlazr fixed wireless coverage
About 14.37%, or 215,935 people, have netBlazr fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast and east Middlesex County area. netBlazr is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Middlesex County.
netBlazr fixed wireless download speeds
netBlazr is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Middlesex County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, netBlazr fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Middlesex County. The fastest plan anyone in Middlesex County can order from netBlazr goes up to 500 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Middlesex County customers is up to 68 Mbps.
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- 4.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 96.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
netBlazr fixed wireless upload speeds
In Middlesex County 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 Middlesex County fixed wireless providers. netBlazr offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Middlesex County is up to 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 50 Mbps. On average, netBlazr customers can get speeds up to 68 Mbps.
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- 4.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 96.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Middlesex County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Middlesex County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Middlesex County compare to the rest of Massachusetts?
Internet speeds in Middlesex County are comparable versus the average speeds in Massachusetts: 978 Mbps in Massachusetts versus 995 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Massachusetts is 99.27% versus 99.37% in Middlesex County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Middlesex County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Suffolk County, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Norfolk County, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Essex County, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Worcester County, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hillsborough County, NH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rockingham County, NH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Plymouth County, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Providence County, RI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bristol County, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bristol County, RI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Philadelphia County, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Suffolk County, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sacramento County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Alameda County, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- New York County, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bronx County, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Palm Beach County, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Nassau County, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hillsborough County, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wayne County, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds