In Somerville there are 4 residential Fiber providers covering 12.13% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,159 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 Somerville, MA.
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Somerville, MA Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Somerville
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 Somerville are not shown.
Somerville 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 Somerville is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 12.13% of Somerville. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Astound Broadband. Call one of the companies with service in Somerville above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Somerville?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Somerville.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Somerville home can get up to 1,159 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 2,000 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 300 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Somerville.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Somerville, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Somerville?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Somerville you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Somerville homes.
- Cable is fastest for 98.22% 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 1.26% of Somerville homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Somerville, along with details on where in Somerville and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Somerville, MA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 5.36%, or 4,525 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, east, north, and central Somerville area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Somerville.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Somerville. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Somerville. The fastest plan anyone in Somerville can order from EarthLink goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Somerville customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Somerville 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 Somerville fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Somerville is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Somerville, MA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 5.36%, or 4,525 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, east, north, and central Somerville area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Somerville.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Somerville. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Somerville. The fastest plan anyone in Somerville can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Somerville customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Somerville 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 Somerville fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Somerville is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in Somerville, MA
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 5.04%, or 4,254 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, central, west, and southeast Somerville area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Somerville.
Astound Broadband fiber download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Somerville. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Somerville. The fastest plan anyone in Somerville can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Somerville customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Somerville download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Astound Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Somerville fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Somerville is up to 1,500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Starry Fiber in Somerville, MA
Starry fiber coverage
About 1.72%, or 1,450 people, have Starry fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and south Somerville area. Starry is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Somerville.
Starry fiber download speeds
Starry is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Somerville. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Starry fiber is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Somerville. The fastest plan anyone in Somerville can order from Starry goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Somerville customers is up to 826 Mbps.
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- 21.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 75.2% up to 800.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 300.0 Mbps
Starry fiber upload speeds
In Somerville download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Starry fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Starry is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Somerville fiber providers. Starry offers 3 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 Somerville is up to 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, Starry customers can get speeds up to 298 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 21.4% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 75.2% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
Somerville Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Somerville or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Somerville compare to the rest of Massachusetts?
Fiber internet speeds in Somerville are much faster versus the average speeds in Massachusetts: 0.00 Mbps in Massachusetts versus 1,159 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Massachusetts is 0.00% versus 12.13% in Somerville.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Somerville 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
- Cambridge, MA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Medford, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Charlestown, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Allston, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Watertown, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Everett, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Arlington, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Belmont, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Malden, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Chelsea, MA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Richmond, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Richardson, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Rio Rancho, NM: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Rochester Hills, MI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Redondo Beach, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Richmond, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Rockford, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Riverview, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Rialto, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Riverside, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds