In Franklin County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 82.02% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,735 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.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in Franklin County, MA.
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Franklin County, MA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Franklin County
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Franklin County are not shown.
Franklin County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Franklin County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 82.02% of Franklin County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in Franklin County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Franklin County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Franklin County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Franklin County home can get up to 1,735 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 57.46% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 10.31% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Franklin County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Franklin County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Franklin County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Franklin County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 17.14% of Franklin County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 81.53% 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 Franklin County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Franklin County, along with details on where in Franklin County and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Franklin County, MA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 71.71%, or 50,934 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Franklin County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Franklin County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Franklin County customers is up to 1,841 Mbps.
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- 80.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 19.9% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be faster than 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 Franklin County cable providers. XFINITY 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 Franklin County is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 207 Mbps.
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- 80.1% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 19.9% up to 35.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Franklin County, MA
Spectrum cable coverage
About 10.59%, or 7,524 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, northeast, southeast, and south Franklin County 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 Franklin County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Franklin County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Franklin County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Franklin County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Franklin County compare to the rest of Massachusetts?
Cable internet speeds in Franklin County are much faster versus the average speeds in Massachusetts: 0.00 Mbps in Massachusetts versus 1,735 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Massachusetts is 0.00% versus 82.02% in Franklin County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Franklin County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet 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
- Berkshire County, MA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Rensselaer County, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Albany County, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Middlesex County, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Essex County, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Schoharie County, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Otsego County, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Chenango County, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cortland County, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Tompkins County, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Van Buren County, MI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Coos County, OR: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cumberland County, TN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Darlington County, SC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Eddy County, NM: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Effingham County, GA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Garfield County, CO: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Georgetown County, SC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Grant County, IN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hall County, NE: more cable coverage, slower speeds