In Townsend there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,374 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 Townsend, MA.
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Townsend, MA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Townsend
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 Townsend are not shown.
Townsend Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Townsend is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 100.00% of Townsend. 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 Townsend above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Townsend?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Townsend.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Townsend home can get up to 1,374 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 21.81% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 78.19% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,200 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Townsend.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Townsend, and slower in the south areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Townsend?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Townsend you live. In general, satellite competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Townsend homes.
- Cable is fastest for 100.00% of the city.
- 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 Townsend homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Townsend, along with details on where in Townsend and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Townsend, MA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 100.00%, or 5,864 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Townsend area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Townsend.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Townsend. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Townsend. The fastest plan anyone in Townsend can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Townsend customers is up to 1,374 Mbps.
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- 21.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 78.2% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Townsend download speeds tend to be faster than 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 Townsend cable providers. XFINITY offers 3 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 Townsend is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 186 Mbps.
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- 6.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 15.9% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 78.2% up to 35.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Townsend, MA
Spectrum cable coverage
About 4.83%, or 283 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, northeast, and southeast Townsend 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 Townsend.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Townsend. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Townsend. The fastest plan anyone in Townsend can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Townsend customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Townsend download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Townsend cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Townsend is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Townsend Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Townsend or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Townsend compare to the rest of Massachusetts?
Cable internet speeds in Townsend are much faster versus the average speeds in Massachusetts: 0.00 Mbps in Massachusetts versus 1,374 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Massachusetts is 0.00% versus 100.00% in Townsend.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Townsend 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 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
- Townsend Harbor, MA: equal cable coverage, slower speeds
- West Townsend, MA: equal cable coverage, faster speeds
- Pepperell, MA: equal cable coverage, slower speeds
- Lunenburg, MA: equal cable coverage, faster speeds
- Shirley Center, MA: equal cable coverage, faster speeds
- Brookline, NH: equal cable coverage, slower speeds
- Mason, NH: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Ashby, MA: equal cable coverage, slower speeds
- High Bridge, NH: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Groton, MA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Melrose, MN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Quincy, MI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Quantico Base, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Purchase, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Pulaski, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Pryor Creek, OK: less cable coverage, slower speeds
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- Priest River, ID: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Minden, NV: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Merlin, OR: less cable coverage, slower speeds