In Franklin County there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 19.86% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 988 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 Franklin County, MA.
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Franklin County, MA Availability Maps
Fiber 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 fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 19.86% of Franklin County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Whip City Fiber. Call one of the companies with service in Franklin County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Franklin County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Franklin County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Franklin County home can get up to 988 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 19.51% 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 200 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Franklin County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Franklin County, and slower in the central areas of the county.
Is fiber 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, cable competes most often with fiber 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.
Fiber 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.
Whip City Fiber Fiber in Franklin County, MA
Whip City Fiber fiber coverage
About 12.97%, or 9,209 people, have Whip City Fiber fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, southeast, southwest, west, north, and east Franklin County area. Whip City Fiber is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Franklin County.
Whip City Fiber fiber download speeds
Whip City Fiber is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Whip City Fiber fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Whip City Fiber goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Whip City Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Whip City Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Whip City Fiber is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Franklin County fiber providers. Whip City Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin 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
South Hadley Electric Light Department Fiber in Franklin County, MA
South Hadley Electric Light Department fiber coverage
About 5.35%, or 3,802 people, have South Hadley Electric Light Department fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast and south Franklin County area. South Hadley Electric Light Department is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Franklin County.
South Hadley Electric Light Department fiber download speeds
South Hadley Electric Light Department is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, South Hadley Electric Light Department fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from South Hadley Electric Light Department goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
South Hadley Electric Light Department fiber upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for South Hadley Electric Light Department fiber. Compared to other ISPs, South Hadley Electric Light Department is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Franklin County fiber providers. South Hadley Electric Light Department offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Franklin County, MA
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 1.26%, or 898 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, east, and northwest 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 fiber download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the fastest. 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.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Franklin County fiber providers. Spectrum 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 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 446 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 88.4% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 11.6% up to 35.0 Mbps
Franklin County Fiber 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 fiber internet in Franklin County compare to the rest of Massachusetts?
Fiber internet speeds in Franklin County are much faster versus the average speeds in Massachusetts: 0.00 Mbps in Massachusetts versus 988 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Massachusetts is 0.00% versus 19.86% in Franklin County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber 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 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
- Berkshire County, MA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Rensselaer County, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Albany County, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Middlesex County, MA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Essex County, MA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Schoharie County, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Otsego County, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Chenango County, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cortland County, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Tompkins County, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Van Buren County, MI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Coos County, OR: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cumberland County, TN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Darlington County, SC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Eddy County, NM: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Effingham County, GA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Garfield County, CO: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Georgetown County, SC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Grant County, IN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hall County, NE: more fiber coverage, faster speeds