In Allston there are 4 residential Fiber providers covering 95.22% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 970 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.
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Fiber Internet Service Providers in Allston
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 Allston are not shown.
Allston Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Allston is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 95.22% of Allston. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Earthlink. Call one of the companies with service in Allston above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Allston?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Allston.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Allston home can get up to 970 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 1.35% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 91.29% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Allston.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Allston, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Allston?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Allston you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 1.35% of Allston homes.
- Cable is fastest for 97.36% 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 1.22% of Allston homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Allston, along with details on where in Allston and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Allston, MA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 95.22%, or 22,211 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Allston area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Allston.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Allston. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Allston. The fastest plan anyone in Allston can order from EarthLink goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Allston customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Allston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Allston fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Allston is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Allston, MA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 95.22%, or 22,211 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Allston area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Allston.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Allston. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Allston. The fastest plan anyone in Allston can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Allston customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Allston download speeds tend to be faster than 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 Allston fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Allston is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in Allston, MA
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 2.58%, or 602 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast and south Allston 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 Allston.
Astound Broadband fiber download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Allston. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Allston. The fastest plan anyone in Allston can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Allston customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Allston download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Astound Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Allston fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Allston is up to 1,500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Fiber in Allston, MA
XFINITY fiber coverage
About 1.35%, or 316 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central and north Allston area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Allston.
XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Allston. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Allston. The fastest plan anyone in Allston can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Allston customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds
In Allston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY fiber. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Allston fiber providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Allston is up to 250 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
Allston Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Allston or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Allston compare to the rest of Massachusetts?
Fiber internet speeds in Allston are much faster versus the average speeds in Massachusetts: 0.00 Mbps in Massachusetts versus 970 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Massachusetts is 0.00% versus 95.22% in Allston.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Allston are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber 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
- Brookline, MA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Brighton, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Cambridge, MA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Watertown, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Chestnut Hill, MA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Watertown Town, MA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Jamaica Plain, MA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Somerville, MA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Belmont, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Boston, MA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Mountain House, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- American Canyon, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Rolling Meadows, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Fallon, NV: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Kennett Square, PA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Jesup, GA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Horizon City, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Highland Park, MI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hayesville, OR: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Greenbelt, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds