In Ball Square there are 9 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,739 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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9 Internet Service Providers in Ball Square
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 Ball Square are not shown.
Ball Square 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
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Internet service is available in 100.00% of Ball Square. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Now you can call companies in Ball Square with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Ball Square?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Ball Square.
Internet Speed Key
The average Ball Square home can get up to 1,739 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 47.80% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 52.20% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,500 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Ball Square.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Ball Square, and slower in the south areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Ball Square?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Ball Square you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Ball Square homes.
- Cable is fastest for 100.00% 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 less than 1% of Ball Square homes.
Internet Market Health in Ball Square
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Ball Square internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Ball Square based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.4 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.1 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 6.4 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Ball Square internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Ball Square homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fixed wireless, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. Ball Square internet customers who want faster speeds have between 2 and 8 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Ball Square badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Ball Square, along with details on where in Ball Square and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Ball Square, Somerville, MA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 100.00%, or 6,826 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Ball Square area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Ball Square.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ball Square. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Ball Square. The fastest plan anyone in Ball Square 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 Ball Square customers is up to 1,582 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 47.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 52.2% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Ball Square download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Ball Square cable 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 Ball Square 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 232 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 5.4% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 42.4% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 52.2% up to 35.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Ball Square, Somerville, MA
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 92.13%, or 6,289 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Ball Square area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Ball Square.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ball Square. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ball Square. The fastest plan anyone in Ball Square can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Ball Square customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In Ball Square download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Astound Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Ball Square cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ball Square is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Ball Square, Somerville, MA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 8.72%, or 595 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast, north, and east Ball Square 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 Ball Square.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ball Square. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ball Square. The fastest plan anyone in Ball Square can order from EarthLink goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Ball Square customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Ball Square 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 Ball Square fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ball Square 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 Ball Square, Somerville, MA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 8.72%, or 595 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast, north, and east Ball Square 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 Ball Square.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ball Square. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ball Square. The fastest plan anyone in Ball Square can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Ball Square customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Ball Square 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 Ball Square fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ball Square is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Ball Square, Somerville, MA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 99.72%, or 6,807 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Ball Square 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 Ball Square.
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 Ball Square. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Ball Square. The fastest plan anyone in Ball Square can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Ball Square customers is up to 71 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 61.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 38.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ball Square 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 Ball Square fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Ball Square is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 13 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 61.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 38.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Ball Square, Somerville, MA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 99.72%, or 6,807 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Ball Square area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Ball Square.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ball Square. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Ball Square. The fastest plan anyone in Ball Square 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 Ball Square customers is up to 42 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 22.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 77.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ball Square 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 Ball Square 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 Ball Square 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 6.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 22.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 77.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Ball Square, Somerville, MA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 99.72%, or 6,807 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Ball Square area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Ball Square.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ball Square. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Ball Square. The fastest plan anyone in Ball Square 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 Ball Square customers is up to 42 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 22.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 77.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ball Square 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 Ball Square 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 Ball Square 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 6.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 22.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 77.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Ball Square, Somerville, MA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 65.46%, or 4,468 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Ball Square area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Ball Square.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ball Square. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Ball Square. The fastest plan anyone in Ball Square 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 Ball Square customers is up to 664 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 52.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 47.9% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ball Square 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 Ball Square 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 Ball Square 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 49 Mbps.
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- 52.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 47.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
Starry Fixed Wireless in Ball Square, Somerville, MA
Starry fixed wireless coverage
About 60.90%, or 4,157 people, have Starry fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the central, west, south, northwest, east, southwest, northeast, and north Ball Square area. Starry is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Ball Square.
Starry fixed wireless download speeds
Starry is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ball Square. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Starry fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ball Square. The fastest plan anyone in Ball Square can order from Starry goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Ball Square customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Starry fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ball Square 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 Ball Square fixed wireless providers. Starry offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ball Square is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Ball Square Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Ball Square or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Ball Square compare to the rest of Somerville?
Internet speeds in Ball Square are slower versus the average speeds in Somerville: 1,905 Mbps in Somerville versus 1,739 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Somerville is 98.74% versus 100.00% in Ball Square.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Ball Square are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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
- Tufts, Somerville, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Spring Hill, Somerville, MA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Somerville, Somerville, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Avon Hill, Cambridge, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Winter Hill, Somerville, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ten Hills, Somerville, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Aggasiz-Harvard, Cambridge, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Union Square, Somerville, MA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Westside, Binghamton, NY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Downtown Durham, Durham, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Centennial, Redwood City, CA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Machuchal, San Juan, PR: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Northwest, Garden City, ID: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- South West, Hartford, CT: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Berkeley Place, Martinsburg, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Waco, Woodway, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sovana, Spring Valley, NV: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Southern Hills, Springfield, MO: equal internet coverage, faster speeds