In South Boston there are 5 residential Fiber providers covering 75.68% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,029 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.
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South Boston, Boston, MA Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in South Boston
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 South Boston are not shown.
South Boston Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in South Boston is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 75.68% of South Boston. 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 South Boston above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in South Boston?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in South Boston.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average South Boston home can get up to 1,029 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 4.84% 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 75 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in South Boston.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of South Boston, and slower in the west areas of the neighborhood.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in South Boston?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in South Boston you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 4.84% of South Boston homes.
- Cable is fastest for 93.29% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.87% of South Boston homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in South Boston, along with details on where in South Boston and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in South Boston, Boston, MA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 72.22%, or 14,456 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire South Boston area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of South Boston.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Boston. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout South Boston. The fastest plan anyone in South Boston can order from EarthLink goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 75 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for South Boston customers is up to 940 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In South Boston 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 South Boston fiber providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in South Boston is up to 880 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 75 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 880 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in South Boston, Boston, MA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 72.22%, or 14,456 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire South Boston area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of South Boston.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Boston. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout South Boston. The fastest plan anyone in South Boston can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 75 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for South Boston customers is up to 940 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In South Boston 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 South Boston fiber providers. Verizon offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in South Boston is up to 880 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 75 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 880 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Fiber in South Boston, Boston, MA
XFINITY fiber coverage
About 8.79%, or 1,759 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast, north, and southwest South Boston 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 South Boston.
XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Boston. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout South Boston. The fastest plan anyone in South Boston can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for South Boston customers is up to 1,641 Mbps.
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- 55.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 44.9% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds
In South Boston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY fiber. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other South Boston fiber providers. XFINITY offers 3 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in South Boston 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 737 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 33.4% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 21.7% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 44.9% up to 35.0 Mbps
Starry Fiber in South Boston, Boston, MA
Starry fiber coverage
About 2.25%, or 450 people, have Starry fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the west South Boston 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 South Boston.
Starry fiber download speeds
Starry is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Boston. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Starry fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout South Boston. The fastest plan anyone in South Boston can order from Starry goes up to 800 Mbps, and all South Boston customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 800.0 Mbps
Starry fiber upload speeds
In South Boston 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 the slowest compared to other South Boston fiber providers. Starry offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in South Boston is up to 250 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in South Boston, Boston, MA
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 1.58%, or 316 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the north South Boston 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 South Boston.
Astound Broadband fiber download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Boston. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout South Boston. The fastest plan anyone in South Boston can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all South Boston customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband fiber upload speeds
In South Boston 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 South Boston fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in South Boston is up to 1,500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
South Boston Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to South Boston or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in South Boston compare to the rest of Boston?
Fiber internet speeds in South Boston are much faster versus the average speeds in Boston: 0.00 Mbps in Boston versus 1,029 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar fiber availability compared to the neighborhood. Average fiber coverage in Boston is 0.00% versus 75.68% in South Boston.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around South Boston 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Dorchester Heights, Boston, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- South End, Boston, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Central, Boston, MA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- North Dorchester, Boston, MA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Back Bay, Boston, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Nubian Square, Boston, MA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Dock Square, Boston, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Gove Street, Boston, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Roxbury, Boston, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Westside, Santa Cruz, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cully, Portland, OR: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Deep Creek North, Chesapeake, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Drnag, San Bernardino, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Eads-Fisherville, Cordova, TN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- East Arlington, Jacksonville, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- East Central, Pasadena, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Wicker Park, Chicago, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Whiskey Point, Chicago, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Au-Tenleytown, Washington, DC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds