In Watertown there are 3 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 741 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.
3 Internet Service Providers in Watertown
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Watertown are not shown.
Watertown 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 Watertown is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 100.00% of Watertown. 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 Watertown above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Watertown.
How fast are internet speeds in Watertown?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Watertown.
Internet Speed Key
The average Watertown home can get up to 741 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 71.64% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 23.88% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Watertown.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Watertown, and slower in the north areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Watertown?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Watertown 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 Watertown homes.
- Cable is fastest for 76.12% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 23.88%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Watertown homes.
Internet Market Health in Watertown
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Watertown 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 Watertown based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.2 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.8 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.2 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Watertown internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 3 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Watertown homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl and cable, 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. Watertown internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 2 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, Watertown badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Watertown, along with details on where in Watertown and at what speeds.
Verizon DSL in Watertown, MA
Verizon DSL coverage
About 100.00%, or 67 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Watertown area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Watertown.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Watertown. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Watertown. The fastest plan anyone in Watertown can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 5.0 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Watertown customers is up to 11 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 22.4% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 67.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 6.0% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 4.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In Watertown 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 Watertown DSL providers. Verizon offers 2 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 Watertown is up to 1.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.77 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 0.98 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 89.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 10.4% up to 0.8 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN Cable in Watertown, MA
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 70.15%, or 47 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, northwest, central, and east Watertown area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Watertown.
Astound Broadband powered by RCN cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Watertown. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Watertown. The fastest plan anyone in Watertown can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 500 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Watertown customers is up to 915 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 83.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 17.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN cable upload speeds
In Watertown download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Astound Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Watertown cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Watertown is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Watertown, MA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 50.75%, or 34 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, northwest, and central Watertown area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Watertown.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Watertown. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Watertown. The fastest plan anyone in Watertown can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Watertown customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Watertown download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Watertown cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Watertown is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Watertown Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Watertown or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Watertown compare to the rest of Massachusetts?
Internet speeds in Watertown are comparable versus the average speeds in Massachusetts: 978 Mbps in Massachusetts versus 741 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 Watertown.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Watertown 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
- Watertown Town, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Belmont, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Brighton, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Allston, MA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cambridge, MA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Arlington, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Newtonville, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Somerville, MA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Brookline, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Newton, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Aiken, TX: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bard, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bolinger, AL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Broadmoor, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Calvin, AR: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Caratunk, ME: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cooks Hammock, FL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Crackertown, FL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Devotion, NC: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dora Lake, MN: equal internet coverage, faster speeds