In Roslindale there are 5 residential internet providers covering 99.99% of the neighborhood. 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.
5 Internet Service Providers in Roslindale
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Roslindale are not shown.
Roslindale 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 Roslindale is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.99% of Roslindale. 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 Roslindale above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Roslindale.
How fast are internet speeds in Roslindale?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Roslindale.
Internet Speed Key
The average Roslindale home can get up to 997 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 1,000 Mbps, which 99.67% 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 5.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Roslindale.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Roslindale, and slower in the south areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Roslindale?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Roslindale you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Roslindale homes.
- Cable is fastest for 99.04% of the neighborhood.
- 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 Roslindale homes.
Internet Market Health in Roslindale
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Roslindale 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 Roslindale based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.0 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.1 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.0 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Roslindale 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, Roslindale 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 neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Roslindale 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, Roslindale is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Roslindale, along with details on where in Roslindale and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Roslindale, Boston, MA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.67%, or 32,496 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Roslindale area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Roslindale.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Roslindale. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Roslindale. The fastest plan anyone in Roslindale can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Roslindale customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Roslindale 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 Roslindale cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Roslindale 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 Roslindale, Boston, MA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 95.72%, or 31,210 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Roslindale area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Roslindale.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Roslindale. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Roslindale. The fastest plan anyone in Roslindale can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Roslindale customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Roslindale 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 Roslindale fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Roslindale 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 Roslindale, Boston, MA
Verizon DSL coverage
About 92.85%, or 30,275 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Roslindale area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Roslindale.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Roslindale. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the fastest. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Roslindale. The fastest plan anyone in Roslindale can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Roslindale customers is up to 7.8 Mbps.
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- 13.6% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 23.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 27.0% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 29.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In Roslindale 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 Roslindale DSL providers. Verizon offers 3 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Roslindale 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 0.84 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 36.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 58.6% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 4.6% up to 0.4 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN Cable in Roslindale, Boston, MA
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 81.90%, or 26,702 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest, west, central, south, north, northwest, and east Roslindale area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Roslindale.
Astound Broadband powered by RCN cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Roslindale. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Roslindale. The fastest plan anyone in Roslindale can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 500 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Roslindale customers is up to 903 Mbps.
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- 80.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 19.4% up to 500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN cable upload speeds
In Roslindale 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 Roslindale cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Roslindale is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Roslindale, Boston, MA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 25.09%, or 8,182 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the west, north, northwest, southwest, central, south, and northeast Roslindale 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 Roslindale.
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 Roslindale. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Roslindale. The fastest plan anyone in Roslindale can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Roslindale 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 Roslindale 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 Roslindale fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Roslindale is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Roslindale Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Roslindale or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Roslindale compare to the rest of Boston?
Internet speeds in Roslindale are comparable versus the average speeds in Boston: 986 Mbps in Boston versus 997 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Boston is 99.76% versus 99.99% in Roslindale.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Roslindale 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Mattapan, Boston, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Roxbury, Boston, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hyde Park, Boston, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Roxbury, Boston, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- South Dorchester, Boston, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Brookline Village, Brookline, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Oak Hill, Newton, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chestnut Hill, Boston, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Washington Square, Brookline, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Mariners Harbor, Staten Island, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Garfield Ridge, Chicago, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Gateway-Green Valley Ranch, Denver, CO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Southside, Lansing, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chantilly, Fairfax, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Far West, Fort Worth, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Columbia Heights, Washington, DC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Side, Newark, NJ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Little Haiti, Miami, FL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- M Streets, Dallas, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds