In Worcester County there are 6 residential internet providers covering 99.58% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 916 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 Worcester County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Worcester County are not shown.
Worcester County 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 Worcester County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.58% of Worcester 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 Verizon. Call one of the companies with service in Worcester County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Worcester County.
How fast are internet speeds in Worcester County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Worcester County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Worcester County home can get up to 916 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 30.37% 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 Worcester County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Worcester County, and slower in the east areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Worcester County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Worcester 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 11.10% of Worcester County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 88.06% 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 Worcester County homes.
Internet Market Health in Worcester County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Worcester 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 Worcester County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.7 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.7 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.7 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Worcester County 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, Worcester County 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 county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Worcester County 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, Worcester County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Worcester County, along with details on where in Worcester County and at what speeds.
Verizon DSL in Worcester County, MA
Verizon DSL coverage
About 94.33%, or 753,254 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Worcester County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Worcester County.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Worcester County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the slowest. There are 8 different maximum speeds throughout Worcester County. The fastest plan anyone in Worcester County can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Worcester County customers is up to 9.1 Mbps.
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- 31.6% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 17.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 13.7% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 29.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 3.9% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.8 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In Worcester 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 Worcester County DSL providers. Verizon 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 Worcester County 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 0.87 Mbps.
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- 49.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 46.8% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 4.0% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.1 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Worcester County, MA
Spectrum cable coverage
About 65.35%, or 521,818 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Worcester County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Worcester County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Worcester County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Worcester County. The fastest plan anyone in Worcester County can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Worcester County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Worcester County 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 Worcester County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Worcester County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Worcester County, MA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 30.31%, or 242,056 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northeast, northwest, southeast, southwest, east, west, and central Worcester County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Worcester County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Worcester County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Worcester County. The fastest plan anyone in Worcester County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Worcester 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 Worcester 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 one of the fastest compared to other Worcester County cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Worcester County 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 Worcester County, MA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 26.84%, or 214,298 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, north, east, northeast, south, and central Worcester County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Worcester County.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Worcester County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Worcester County. The fastest plan anyone in Worcester County can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Worcester County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Worcester County 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 Worcester County fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Worcester County is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
SELCO Cable in Worcester County, MA
SELCO cable coverage
About 4.46%, or 35,608 people, have SELCO cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east and central Worcester County area. SELCO is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Worcester County.
SELCO cable download speeds
SELCO is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Worcester County. Versus other cable providers in the area, SELCO cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Worcester County. The fastest plan anyone in Worcester County can order from SELCO goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Worcester County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
SELCO cable upload speeds
In Worcester County 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 Worcester County cable providers. SELCO offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Worcester County is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Worcester County, MA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 46.04%, or 367,678 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Worcester 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 some of Worcester 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 Worcester County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Worcester County. The fastest plan anyone in Worcester County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Worcester 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 Worcester 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 the slowest compared to other Worcester 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 Worcester County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Worcester County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Worcester County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Worcester County compare to the rest of Massachusetts?
Internet speeds in Worcester County are comparable versus the average speeds in Massachusetts: 978 Mbps in Massachusetts versus 916 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Massachusetts is 99.27% versus 99.58% in Worcester County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Worcester 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
- Middlesex County, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Windham County, CT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Norfolk County, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Providence County, RI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Suffolk County, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hampshire County, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hampden County, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hillsborough County, NH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Franklin County, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tolland County, CT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Hamilton County, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Montgomery County, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Essex County, NJ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Middlesex County, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Baltimore County, MD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Multnomah County, OR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pierce County, WA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Essex County, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- El Paso County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hidalgo County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds