In Massachusetts there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 60.79% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 1,479 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 Massachusetts.
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Massachusetts Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Massachusetts
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 Massachusetts are not shown.
Massachusetts Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Massachusetts is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 60.79% of Massachusetts. 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 Massachusetts above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Massachusetts?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Massachusetts.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Massachusetts home can get up to 1,479 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the state is 400,000 Mbps, which less than 1% 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 30 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Massachusetts.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Massachusetts, and slower in the south areas of the state.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Massachusetts?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Massachusetts you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the state.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 7.70% of Massachusetts homes.
- Cable is fastest for 90.41% of the state.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.79% of Massachusetts homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Massachusetts, along with details on where in Massachusetts and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Massachusetts
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 56.03%, or 3,938,733 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Massachusetts area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Massachusetts.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Massachusetts. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is below average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Massachusetts. The fastest plan anyone in Massachusetts can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 30 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Massachusetts customers is up to 1,029 Mbps.
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- 8.1% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 91.8% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Massachusetts download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Massachusetts fiber providers. EarthLink offers 5 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Massachusetts is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 974 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 8.1% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 91.8% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Massachusetts
Verizon fiber coverage
About 56.03%, or 3,938,733 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Massachusetts area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Massachusetts.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Massachusetts. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is below average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Massachusetts. The fastest plan anyone in Massachusetts can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 30 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Massachusetts customers is up to 1,029 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 8.1% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 91.8% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Massachusetts download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Massachusetts fiber providers. Verizon offers 5 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Massachusetts is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 974 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 8.1% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 91.8% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Fiber in Massachusetts
XFINITY fiber coverage
About 1.31%, or 92,201 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.
XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds
XFINITY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Massachusetts. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Massachusetts. The fastest plan anyone in Massachusetts can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Massachusetts customers is up to 1,520 Mbps.
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- 40.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 59.9% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds
In Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts fiber providers. XFINITY offers 3 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Massachusetts 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 269 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 8.4% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 31.6% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 59.9% up to 35.0 Mbps
Massachusetts Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Massachusetts or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Massachusetts compare to the rest of the United States?
Fiber internet speeds in Massachusetts are much faster versus the average speeds in the United States: 0.00 Mbps in the United States versus 1,479 Mbps in the state. The nation has similar fiber availability compared to the state. Average fiber coverage in the United States is 0.00% versus 60.79% in Massachusetts.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Massachusetts 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 states?
Below are states nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby States
- Rhode Island: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- New Hampshire: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Connecticut: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Vermont: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- New York: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Maine: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- New Jersey: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Delaware: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Pennsylvania: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Maryland: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
States with Similar Populations
- California: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Arkansas: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Michigan: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Maine: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Louisiana: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Iowa: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Indiana: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Idaho: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hawaii: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Georgia: more fiber coverage, faster speeds