In the Springfield metro area there are 6 residential internet providers covering 98.89% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 955 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.
6 Internet Service Providers in Springfield
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in the Springfield metro area are not shown.
Springfield 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 the Springfield metro area is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 98.89% of the Springfield metro area. 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 the Springfield metro area above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in the Springfield metro area.
How fast are internet speeds in the Springfield metro area?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in the Springfield metro area.
Internet Speed Key
The average Springfield home can get up to 955 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 71.07% 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 the Springfield metro area.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of the Springfield metro area, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in the Springfield metro area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Springfield metro area you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 5.67% of Springfield homes.
- Cable is fastest for 90.14% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.14%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.11% of Springfield homes.
Internet Market Health in Springfield
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the the Springfield metro area 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 the Springfield metro area based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.5 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.5 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.6 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Springfield 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, Springfield 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 city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Springfield 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, the Springfield metro area needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Springfield metro area, along with details on where in the Springfield metro area and at what speeds.
Verizon DSL in Springfield, MA
Verizon DSL coverage
About 94.93%, or 590,027 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Springfield area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of the Springfield metro area.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Springfield metro area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the fastest. There are 8 different maximum speeds throughout the Springfield metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Springfield metro area can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Springfield customers is up to 9.3 Mbps.
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- 33.4% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 17.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 14.5% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 26.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 5.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.8 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In the Springfield metro area 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 Springfield DSL providers. Verizon offers 4 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 the Springfield metro area 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 0.88 Mbps.
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- 51.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 46.1% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.1 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Springfield, MA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 70.51%, or 438,260 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Springfield area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Springfield metro area.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Springfield metro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Springfield metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Springfield metro area can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Springfield customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In the Springfield metro area 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 Springfield cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Springfield metro area is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Springfield, MA
Spectrum cable coverage
About 25.78%, or 160,213 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, east, southeast, northwest, northeast, north, and west Springfield area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of the Springfield metro area.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Springfield metro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Springfield metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Springfield metro area can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Springfield customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In the Springfield metro area 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 Springfield cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Springfield metro area is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Whip City Fiber Fiber in Springfield, MA
Whip City Fiber fiber coverage
About 5.63%, or 34,995 people, have Whip City Fiber fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, southwest, and northwest Springfield area. Whip City Fiber is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Springfield metro area.
Whip City Fiber fiber download speeds
Whip City Fiber is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Springfield metro area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Whip City Fiber fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Springfield metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Springfield metro area can order from Whip City Fiber goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Springfield customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Whip City Fiber fiber upload speeds
In the Springfield metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Whip City Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Whip City Fiber is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Springfield fiber providers. Whip City Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Springfield metro area is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
OTELCO DSL in Springfield, MA
OTELCO DSL coverage
About 1.08%, or 6,718 people, have OTELCO DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast and north Springfield area. OTELCO is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Springfield metro area.
OTELCO DSL download speeds
OTELCO is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Springfield metro area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, OTELCO DSL is the slowest. There are 8 different maximum speeds throughout the Springfield metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Springfield metro area can order from OTELCO goes up to 40 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 3.0 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Springfield customers is up to 7.0 Mbps.
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- 2.9% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 13.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 11.6% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 61.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 4.0 Mbps
- 3.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
OTELCO DSL upload speeds
In the Springfield metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for OTELCO DSL. Compared to other ISPs, OTELCO is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Springfield DSL providers. OTELCO offers 4 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 the Springfield metro area is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.76 Mbps. On average, OTELCO customers can get speeds up to 1.0 Mbps.
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- 3.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 84.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 8.1% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 3.5% up to 0.8 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Springfield, MA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 52.05%, or 323,543 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Springfield 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 the Springfield metro area.
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 the Springfield metro area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Springfield metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Springfield metro area can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Springfield 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 the Springfield metro area 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 Springfield 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 the Springfield metro area is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Springfield Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Springfield metro area or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in the Springfield metro area compare to the rest of Massachusetts?
Internet speeds in the Springfield metro area are comparable versus the average speeds in Massachusetts: 978 Mbps in Massachusetts versus 955 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Massachusetts is 99.27% versus 98.89% in the Springfield metro area.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Springfield metro area 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
- Springfield, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Springfield Town, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Longmeadow, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chicopee, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Agawam Town, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Indian Orchard, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- East Longmeadow, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wilbraham, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Holyoke, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ludlow, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Des Moines Metro, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Daytona Beach Metro, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Detroit, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wichita Metro, KS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Madison Metro, WI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Louisville, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Syracuse Metro, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Memphis, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ogden Metro, UT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fresno, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds