In Waltham there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 89.93% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 949 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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Fiber Internet Service Providers in Waltham
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 Waltham are not shown.
Waltham 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 Waltham is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 89.93% of Waltham. 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 Waltham above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Waltham?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Waltham.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Waltham home can get up to 949 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 2,048 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, 88.38% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Waltham.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Waltham, and slower in the north areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Waltham?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Waltham you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Waltham homes.
- Cable is fastest for 91.88% 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 7.82% of Waltham homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Waltham, along with details on where in Waltham and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Waltham, MA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 89.93%, or 58,650 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Waltham area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Waltham.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Waltham. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Waltham. The fastest plan anyone in Waltham 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 Waltham customers is up to 940 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 0.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Waltham 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 Waltham 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 Waltham 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 880 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Waltham, MA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 89.93%, or 58,650 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Waltham area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Waltham.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Waltham. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Waltham. The fastest plan anyone in Waltham 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 Waltham customers is up to 940 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 0.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Waltham 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 Waltham 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 Waltham 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 880 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in Waltham, MA
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 1.22%, or 793 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, south, northwest, and west Waltham 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 Waltham.
Astound Broadband fiber download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Waltham. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Waltham. The fastest plan anyone in Waltham can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Waltham customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Waltham 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 Waltham fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Waltham is up to 1,500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Waltham Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Waltham or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Waltham compare to the rest of Massachusetts?
Fiber internet speeds in Waltham are much faster versus the average speeds in Massachusetts: 0.00 Mbps in Massachusetts versus 949 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Massachusetts is 0.00% versus 89.93% in Waltham.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Waltham 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
- Newtonville, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Newton, MA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Auburndale, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Watertown Town, MA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Belmont, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Weston, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Newton Lower Falls, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Waban, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Watertown, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lexington, MA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Brentwood, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Clermont, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Gilroy, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- San Luis Obispo, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Mayaguez, PR: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- North Little Rock, AR: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- North Miami, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- North Richland Hills, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Northglenn, CO: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Port Orchard, WA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds