In Plymouth County there are 4 residential internet providers covering 98.76% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 998 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 Plymouth County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Plymouth County are not shown.
Plymouth County 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 Plymouth County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 98.76% of Plymouth 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 Plymouth County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Plymouth County.
How fast are internet speeds in Plymouth County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Plymouth County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Plymouth County home can get up to 998 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 Plymouth County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Plymouth County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Plymouth County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Plymouth 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 less than 1% of Plymouth County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 98.52% 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 1.24% of Plymouth County homes.
Internet Market Health in Plymouth County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Plymouth 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 Plymouth County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.8 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.8 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.0 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Plymouth County 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, Plymouth 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. Plymouth County 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, Plymouth County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Plymouth County, along with details on where in Plymouth County and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Plymouth County, MA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 98.52%, or 487,586 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Plymouth County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Plymouth County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Plymouth County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Plymouth County. The fastest plan anyone in Plymouth County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Plymouth County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Plymouth 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 the fastest compared to other Plymouth County cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Plymouth 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 Plymouth County, MA
Verizon DSL coverage
About 85.28%, or 422,047 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Plymouth County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Plymouth County.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Plymouth County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the fastest. There are 8 different maximum speeds throughout Plymouth County. The fastest plan anyone in Plymouth 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 Plymouth County customers is up to 7.8 Mbps.
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- 20.7% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 16.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 13.8% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 35.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 6.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 6.3% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.8 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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 0.83 Mbps.
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- 37.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 56.1% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 6.4% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.1 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Plymouth County, MA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 56.20%, or 278,163 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Plymouth County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Plymouth County.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Plymouth County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Plymouth County. The fastest plan anyone in Plymouth County can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Plymouth County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Plymouth 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 the slowest compared to other Plymouth County fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Plymouth County is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Plymouth County, MA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 40.57%, or 200,802 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Plymouth 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 some of Plymouth 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 Plymouth County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Plymouth County. The fastest plan anyone in Plymouth County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Plymouth County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Plymouth County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Plymouth County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Plymouth County compare to the rest of Massachusetts?
Internet speeds in Plymouth County are comparable versus the average speeds in Massachusetts: 978 Mbps in Massachusetts versus 998 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Massachusetts is 99.27% versus 98.76% in Plymouth County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Plymouth 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
- Bristol County, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Norfolk County, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Suffolk County, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bristol County, RI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Barnstable County, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Providence County, RI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Newport County, RI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kent County, RI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Middlesex County, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dukes County, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Guilford County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Passaic County, NJ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chester County, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Morris County, NJ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Volusia County, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sonoma County, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sedgwick County, KS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dane County, WI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Williamson County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Camden County, NJ: more internet coverage, slower speeds