In Suffolk County there are 9 residential internet providers covering 99.54% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 991 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.
9 Internet Service Providers in Suffolk County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Suffolk County are not shown.
Suffolk County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Suffolk County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.54% of Suffolk 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 Suffolk County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Suffolk County.
How fast are internet speeds in Suffolk County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Suffolk County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Suffolk County home can get up to 991 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 3.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Suffolk County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Suffolk County, and slower in the west areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Suffolk County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Suffolk 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 2.63% of Suffolk County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 95.93% 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 Suffolk County homes.
Internet Market Health in Suffolk County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Suffolk 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 Suffolk County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.3 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.4 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.3 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Suffolk County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Suffolk 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. Suffolk County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 7 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, Suffolk County is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Suffolk County, along with details on where in Suffolk County and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Suffolk County, MA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 98.02%, or 707,744 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Suffolk County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Suffolk County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Suffolk County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Suffolk County. The fastest plan anyone in Suffolk County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Suffolk 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 Suffolk 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 Suffolk County cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Suffolk 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 Suffolk County, MA
Verizon DSL coverage
About 96.87%, or 699,441 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Suffolk County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Suffolk County.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Suffolk County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the slowest. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Suffolk County. The fastest plan anyone in Suffolk County can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Suffolk County customers is up to 11 Mbps.
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- 46.9% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 23.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 14.0% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 13.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In Suffolk 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 slowest compared to other Suffolk County DSL providers. Verizon offers 3 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 Suffolk County 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 0.93 Mbps.
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- 70.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 28.6% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 0.4 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Suffolk County, MA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 71.41%, or 515,592 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Suffolk County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Suffolk County.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Suffolk County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Suffolk County. The fastest plan anyone in Suffolk County can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Suffolk County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Suffolk 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 Suffolk County fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Suffolk 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 Suffolk County, MA
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 40.18%, or 290,104 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Suffolk 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 Suffolk County.
Astound Broadband powered by RCN cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Suffolk County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Suffolk County. The fastest plan anyone in Suffolk 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 Suffolk County customers is up to 902 Mbps.
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- 80.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 19.7% up to 500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN cable upload speeds
In Suffolk 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 Suffolk County cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Suffolk County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
STARRY Fiber in Suffolk County, MA
STARRY fiber coverage
About 2.64%, or 19,094 people, have STARRY fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, north, northeast, and east Suffolk County area. STARRY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Suffolk County.
STARRY fiber download speeds
STARRY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Suffolk County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, STARRY fiber is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Suffolk County. The fastest plan anyone in Suffolk 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 Suffolk County customers is up to 182 Mbps.
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- 89.6% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 10.4% up to 30.0 Mbps
STARRY fiber upload speeds
In Suffolk County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for STARRY fiber. Compared to other ISPs, STARRY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Suffolk County fiber 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 Suffolk 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 182 Mbps.
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- 89.6% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 10.4% up to 30.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN Fiber in Suffolk County, MA
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 2.54%, or 18,362 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, north, northeast, southwest, east, northwest, and south Suffolk 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 Suffolk County.
Astound Broadband powered by RCN fiber download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Suffolk County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Suffolk County. The fastest plan anyone in Suffolk County can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Suffolk 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 Suffolk 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 Suffolk County fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Suffolk County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
STARRY Fixed Wireless in Suffolk County, MA
STARRY fixed wireless coverage
About 55.47%, or 400,473 people, have STARRY fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Suffolk County area. STARRY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Suffolk County.
STARRY fixed wireless download speeds
STARRY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Suffolk County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, STARRY fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Suffolk County. The fastest plan anyone in Suffolk 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 Suffolk County customers is up to 199 Mbps.
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- 99.5% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 30.0 Mbps
STARRY fixed wireless upload speeds
In Suffolk 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 the fastest compared to other Suffolk 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 Suffolk 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 199 Mbps.
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- 99.5% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 30.0 Mbps
netBlazr Fixed Wireless in Suffolk County, MA
netBlazr fixed wireless coverage
About 39.55%, or 285,593 people, have netBlazr fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, northeast, west, north, east, and northwest Suffolk County area. netBlazr is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Suffolk County.
netBlazr fixed wireless download speeds
netBlazr is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Suffolk County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, netBlazr fixed wireless is above average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Suffolk County. The fastest plan anyone in Suffolk County can order from netBlazr goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Suffolk County customers is up to 79 Mbps.
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- 0.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 6.3% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 93.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
netBlazr fixed wireless upload speeds
In Suffolk 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 above average compared to other Suffolk County fixed wireless providers. netBlazr 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 Suffolk County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 50 Mbps. On average, netBlazr customers can get speeds up to 79 Mbps.
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- 0.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 6.3% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 93.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Suffolk County, MA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 22.75%, or 164,261 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Suffolk 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 Suffolk 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 Suffolk County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Suffolk County. The fastest plan anyone in Suffolk County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Suffolk 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 Suffolk 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 one of the slowest compared to other Suffolk 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 Suffolk County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Suffolk County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Suffolk County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Suffolk County compare to the rest of Massachusetts?
Internet speeds in Suffolk County are comparable versus the average speeds in Massachusetts: 978 Mbps in Massachusetts versus 991 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Massachusetts is 99.27% versus 99.54% in Suffolk County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Suffolk 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
- Norfolk County, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Middlesex County, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Essex County, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Plymouth County, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bristol County, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Providence County, RI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Worcester County, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rockingham County, NH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bristol County, RI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hillsborough County, NH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Cobb County, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Monroe County, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- DeKalb County, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- San Joaquin County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Denton County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jefferson County, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- San Mateo County, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Snohomish County, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Oklahoma County, OK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Essex County, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds