In Essex County there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 64.23% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 990 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 Fiber internet providers in Essex County, MA.
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Essex County, MA Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Essex 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 Essex County are not shown.
Essex County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Essex County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 64.23% of Essex County. 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 Essex County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Essex County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Essex County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Essex County home can get up to 990 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 2,048 Mbps, which 2.58% 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 50 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Essex County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Essex County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Essex County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Essex County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 2.72% of Essex County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 96.29% 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 Essex County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Essex County, along with details on where in Essex County and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Essex County, MA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 63.18%, or 511,628 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Essex County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Essex County.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Essex County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Essex County. The fastest plan anyone in Essex County can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Essex County customers is up to 985 Mbps.
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- 4.1% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 95.9% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Essex County 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 Essex County fiber providers. EarthLink 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 Essex County is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 928 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 4.1% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 95.9% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Essex County, MA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 63.18%, or 511,628 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Essex County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Essex County.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Essex County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Essex County. The fastest plan anyone in Essex County can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Essex County customers is up to 985 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 4.1% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 95.9% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Essex County 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 Essex County fiber 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 Essex County is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 928 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 4.1% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 95.9% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Atlantic Broadband Fiber in Essex County, MA
Atlantic Broadband fiber coverage
About 1.65%, or 13,370 people, have Atlantic Broadband fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, northwest, south, and north Essex County area. Atlantic Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Essex County.
Atlantic Broadband fiber download speeds
Atlantic Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Essex County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Atlantic Broadband fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Essex County. The fastest plan anyone in Essex County can order from Atlantic Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Essex County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Atlantic Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Essex County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Atlantic Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Atlantic Broadband is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Essex County fiber providers. Atlantic Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Essex County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Essex County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Essex County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Essex County compare to the rest of Massachusetts?
Fiber internet speeds in Essex County are much faster versus the average speeds in Massachusetts: 0.00 Mbps in Massachusetts versus 990 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Massachusetts is 0.00% versus 64.23% in Essex County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Essex County 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 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
- Franklin County, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Rensselaer County, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Albany County, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Schoharie County, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Otsego County, NY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cortland County, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Yates County, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Livingston County, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Wyoming County, NY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Macomb County, MI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Kern County, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Ventura County, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- El Paso County, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- San Francisco County, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hidalgo County, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Baltimore County, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- San Mateo County, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- San Joaquin County, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Montgomery County, PA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Middlesex County, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds