In Shrewsbury there are 4 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 71 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 Shrewsbury
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Shrewsbury are not shown.
Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 100.00% of Shrewsbury. 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 SELCO. Call one of the companies with service in Shrewsbury above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Shrewsbury.
How fast are internet speeds in Shrewsbury?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Shrewsbury.
Internet Speed Key
The average Shrewsbury home can get up to 71 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 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, 97.60% of homes can only purchase plans up to 50 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Shrewsbury.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Shrewsbury, and slower in the south areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Shrewsbury?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury homes.
- Cable is fastest for 99.26% 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 Shrewsbury homes.
Internet Market Health in Shrewsbury
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.6 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.6 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.6 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Shrewsbury 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, Shrewsbury homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, dsl, fixed wireless, and fiber, 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. Shrewsbury internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 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, Shrewsbury needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Shrewsbury, along with details on where in Shrewsbury and at what speeds.
SELCO Cable in Shrewsbury, MA
SELCO cable coverage
About 99.95%, or 35,598 people, have SELCO cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Shrewsbury area. SELCO is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Shrewsbury.
SELCO cable download speeds
SELCO is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Shrewsbury. Versus other cable providers in the area, SELCO cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Shrewsbury. The fastest plan anyone in Shrewsbury can order from SELCO goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Shrewsbury customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
SELCO cable upload speeds
In Shrewsbury download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for SELCO cable. Compared to other ISPs, SELCO is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Shrewsbury cable providers. SELCO offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Shrewsbury is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL in Shrewsbury, MA
Verizon DSL coverage
About 96.65%, or 34,423 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Shrewsbury area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Shrewsbury.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Shrewsbury. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Shrewsbury. The fastest plan anyone in Shrewsbury can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.5 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Shrewsbury customers is up to 8.2 Mbps.
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- 25.0% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 15.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 8.3% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 41.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 6.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 1.5 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury 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.
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- 40.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 55.6% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 0.4 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Shrewsbury, MA
Spectrum cable coverage
About 1.59%, or 565 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, west, southeast, southwest, and east Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Shrewsbury. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Shrewsbury. The fastest plan anyone in Shrewsbury can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Shrewsbury customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury, MA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 61.70%, or 21,973 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Shrewsbury 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 majority of Shrewsbury.
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 Shrewsbury. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Shrewsbury. The fastest plan anyone in Shrewsbury can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Shrewsbury Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Shrewsbury or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Shrewsbury compare to the rest of Massachusetts?
Internet speeds in Shrewsbury are slower versus the average speeds in Massachusetts: 978 Mbps in Massachusetts versus 71 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Massachusetts is 99.27% versus 100.00% in Shrewsbury.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Shrewsbury 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
- Morningdale, MA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Northborough, MA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Worcester Metro, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Worcester, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Westborough, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Grafton, MA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Berlin, MA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Millbury, MA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Bettendorf, IA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Calumet City, IL: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gurnee, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Greenfield, WI: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cabot, AR: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fort Lee, NJ: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Egypt Lake-Leto, FL: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Spring Valley, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mcminnville, OR: equal internet coverage, faster speeds