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In Tufts there are 5 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 87.44% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 734 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 Fixed Wireless internet providers in Tufts, Somerville, MA.
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Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in Tufts
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 Tufts are not shown.
Tufts Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Tufts is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 87.44% of Tufts. Areas in green have fixed wireless internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Verizon. Call one of the companies with service in Tufts above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in Tufts?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Tufts.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Tufts home can get up to 734 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the neighborhood is 1,000 Mbps, which 54.18% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 33.26% of homes can only purchase plans up to 300 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Tufts.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Tufts, and slower in the southwest areas of the neighborhood.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in Tufts?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Tufts you live. In general, cable competes most often with fixed wireless in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Tufts homes.
- Cable is fastest for 87.44% 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 12.56% of Tufts homes.
Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Tufts, along with details on where in Tufts and at what speeds.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Tufts, Somerville, MA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 87.44%, or 4,614 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Tufts area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Tufts.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tufts. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Tufts. The fastest plan anyone in Tufts can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Tufts customers is up to 734 Mbps.
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- 62.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 38.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Tufts download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Tufts fixed wireless 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 Tufts is up to 75 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 54 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 62.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 38.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Tufts, Somerville, MA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 87.32%, or 4,608 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Tufts area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Tufts.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tufts. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Tufts. The fastest plan anyone in Tufts can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Tufts customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Tufts download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Tufts fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Tufts is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Tufts, Somerville, MA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 61.80%, or 3,261 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Tufts area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Tufts.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tufts. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Tufts. The fastest plan anyone in Tufts can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Tufts customers is up to 28 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 4.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 95.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Tufts download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Tufts fixed wireless 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 Tufts is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 3.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 4.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 95.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Tufts, Somerville, MA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 61.80%, or 3,261 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Tufts area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Tufts.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tufts. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Tufts. The fastest plan anyone in Tufts can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Tufts customers is up to 28 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 4.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 95.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Tufts download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Tufts fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 Tufts is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 3.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 4.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 95.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
Starry Fixed Wireless in Tufts, Somerville, MA
Starry fixed wireless coverage
About 30.26%, or 1,597 people, have Starry fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the south, southeast, west, southwest, central, and north Tufts area. Starry is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Tufts.
Starry fixed wireless download speeds
Starry is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tufts. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Starry fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Tufts. The fastest plan anyone in Tufts can order from Starry goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Tufts customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Starry fixed wireless upload speeds
In Tufts download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Starry fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Starry is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Tufts fixed wireless providers. Starry offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Tufts is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Tufts Fixed Wireless by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Tufts or any of the areas nearby.
How does fixed wireless internet in Tufts compare to the rest of Somerville?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Tufts are much faster versus the average speeds in Somerville: 0.00 Mbps in Somerville versus 734 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the neighborhood. Average fixed wireless coverage in Somerville is 0.00% versus 87.44% in Tufts.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Tufts are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fixed wireless 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
- Ball Square, Somerville, MA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- West Somerville, Somerville, MA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Spring Hill, Somerville, MA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Avon Hill, Cambridge, MA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Winter Hill, Somerville, MA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Ten Hills, Somerville, MA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Arlington Center, Arlington, MA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Aggasiz-Harvard, Cambridge, MA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Groesbeck, Cincinnati, OH: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Rancho San Antonio, Oakland, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Lakeside Park, Tucson, AZ: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Kalivas Union, Manchester, NH: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Indian Springs, The Woodlands, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Image, Vancouver, WA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Huguenot, Richmond, VA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Hoover-Foster, Oakland, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Holmes-Foster Historic District, State College, PA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Happy Valley, Anderson, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds