Fiber Optic Internet Providers and TV Companies in Middlesex County, MA


In Middlesex County there are 4 residential Fiber providers covering 80.47% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,111 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 Middlesex County, MA.

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Middlesex County, MA Availability Maps

 

Fiber Internet Service Providers in Middlesex County

EarthLink | Fiber

Availability:

78.42%

Avg. Speed:

1,098 Mbps

Verizon | Fiber

Availability:

78.42%

Avg. Speed:

1,098 Mbps

XFINITY from Comcast | Fiber

Availability:

1.64%

Avg. Speed:

1,489 Mbps

Concord Broadband | Fiber

Availability:

1.08%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

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 Middlesex County are not shown.

 

Middlesex County Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.

 

Viasat Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Middlesex County is fiber internet available?

Middlesex County, MA map of fiber internet availability
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Fiber is available in 80.47% of Middlesex 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 Middlesex County above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in Middlesex County?

The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Middlesex County.

Middlesex County, MA map of the fastest fiber internet speeds
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The average Middlesex County home can get up to 1,111 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 2,048 Mbps, which 11.21% 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 Middlesex County.

Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Middlesex County, and slower in the south areas of the county.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Middlesex County?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Middlesex County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 11.80% of Middlesex County homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 85.70% 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 2.44% of Middlesex County homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Middlesex County, along with details on where in Middlesex County and at what speeds.

EarthLink Fiber in Middlesex County, MA

EarthLink fiber coverage

About 78.42%, or 1,279,784 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Middlesex County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Middlesex County.

 

EarthLink fiber download speeds

EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Middlesex County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Middlesex County. The fastest plan anyone in Middlesex County can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 30 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Middlesex County customers is up to 1,098 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to EarthLink customers in Middlesex County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 14.3% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
  • 85.7% up to 940.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 30.0 Mbps

 

EarthLink fiber upload speeds

In Middlesex 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 Middlesex 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 Middlesex County 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 1,047 Mbps.

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EarthLink's Middlesex County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 14.3% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
  • 85.7% up to 880.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Verizon Fiber in Middlesex County, MA

Verizon fiber coverage

About 78.42%, or 1,279,784 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Middlesex County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Middlesex County.

 

Verizon fiber download speeds

Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Middlesex County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Middlesex County. The fastest plan anyone in Middlesex County can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 30 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Middlesex County customers is up to 1,098 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Verizon customers in Middlesex County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 14.3% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
  • 85.7% up to 940.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 30.0 Mbps

 

Verizon fiber upload speeds

In Middlesex 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 Middlesex 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 Middlesex County 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 1,047 Mbps.

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Verizon's Middlesex County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 14.3% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
  • 85.7% up to 880.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

 

 

XFINITY from Comcast Fiber in Middlesex County, MA

XFINITY fiber coverage

About 1.64%, or 26,707 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Middlesex County 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 Middlesex County.

 

XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds

XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Middlesex County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Middlesex County. The fastest plan anyone in Middlesex County can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Middlesex County customers is up to 1,489 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to XFINITY from Comcast customers in Middlesex County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 36.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
  • 63.9% up to 1,200.0 Mbps

 

XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds

In Middlesex County 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 the slowest compared to other Middlesex County fiber providers. XFINITY offers 3 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 Middlesex County 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 223 Mbps.

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XFINITY's Middlesex County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 6.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
  • 29.8% up to 250.0 Mbps
  • 63.9% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Concord Broadband Fiber in Middlesex County, MA

Concord Broadband fiber coverage

About 1.08%, or 17,590 people, have Concord Broadband fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, central, northwest, and north Middlesex County area. Concord Broadband is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Middlesex County.

 

Concord Broadband fiber download speeds

Concord Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Middlesex County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Concord Broadband fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Middlesex County. The fastest plan anyone in Middlesex County can order from Concord Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Middlesex County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Concord Broadband customers in Middlesex County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Concord Broadband fiber upload speeds

In Middlesex County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Concord Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Concord Broadband is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Middlesex County fiber providers. Concord Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Middlesex County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Concord Broadband's Middlesex County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Middlesex County Fiber by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Middlesex County or any of the areas nearby.

How does fiber internet in Middlesex County compare to the rest of Massachusetts?

Fiber internet speeds in Middlesex County are much faster versus the average speeds in Massachusetts: 0.00 Mbps in Massachusetts versus 1,111 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Massachusetts is 0.00% versus 80.47% in Middlesex County.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Middlesex County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
0173129.06%
0242198.94%
0242098.31%
01773100.00%
0173098.68%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
0245198.98%
0245276.95%
0247698.97%
0180399.00%
0245390.98%

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