In Shirley Center there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 77.09% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,978 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 Shirley Center, MA.
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Shirley Center, MA Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Shirley Center
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 Shirley Center are not shown.
Shirley Center Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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
Where in Shirley Center is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 77.09% of Shirley Center. 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 Shirley Center above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Shirley Center?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Shirley Center.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Shirley Center home can get up to 1,978 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 2,048 Mbps, which 72.24% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 4.85% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Shirley Center.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Shirley Center, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Shirley Center?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Shirley Center you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 72.24% of Shirley Center homes.
- Cable is fastest for 27.76% 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 less than 1% of Shirley Center homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Shirley Center, along with details on where in Shirley Center and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Shirley Center, MA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 77.09%, or 986 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, central, southeast, east, northeast, and northwest Shirley Center area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Shirley Center.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Shirley Center. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Shirley Center. The fastest plan anyone in Shirley Center can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Shirley Center customers is up to 1,978 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 93.7% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 6.3% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Shirley Center download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Shirley Center fiber providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Shirley Center is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 880 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 1,975 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 93.7% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 6.3% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Shirley Center, MA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 77.09%, or 986 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, central, southeast, east, northeast, and northwest Shirley Center area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Shirley Center.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Shirley Center. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Shirley Center. The fastest plan anyone in Shirley Center can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Shirley Center customers is up to 1,978 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 93.7% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 6.3% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Shirley Center download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Shirley Center fiber providers. Verizon offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Shirley Center is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 880 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 1,975 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 93.7% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 6.3% up to 880.0 Mbps
Shirley Center Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Shirley Center or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Shirley Center compare to the rest of Massachusetts?
Fiber internet speeds in Shirley Center are much faster versus the average speeds in Massachusetts: 0.00 Mbps in Massachusetts versus 1,978 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Massachusetts is 0.00% versus 77.09% in Shirley Center.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Shirley Center 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
- Shirley, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Townsend Harbor, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Ayer, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lunenburg, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Groton, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Harvard Station, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Pepperell, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Harvard, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Still River, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Leominster, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- West Plattsburg, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Birmingham, OH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Blanket, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Brinnon, WA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Broseley, MO: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Browns Crossing, GA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Welcome Valley, TX: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- West Newfield, ME: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Afton, IA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- West Salem, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds