In Barnstable there are 7 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,931 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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7 Internet Service Providers in Barnstable
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 Barnstable are not shown.
Barnstable 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 Barnstable. 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 Barnstable with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Barnstable?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Barnstable.
Internet Speed Key
The average Barnstable home can get up to 1,931 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 91.34% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 8.66% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,200 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Barnstable.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Barnstable, and slower in the south areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Barnstable?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Barnstable you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Barnstable homes.
- Cable is fastest for 100.00% 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 less than 1% of Barnstable homes.
Internet Market Health in Barnstable
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Barnstable 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 Barnstable based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.5 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.0 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.5 (healthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Barnstable internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Barnstable homes have 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless and cable, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. Barnstable internet customers who want faster speeds have between 2 and 5 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, Barnstable needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Barnstable, along with details on where in Barnstable and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Barnstable, MA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 100.00%, or 2,182 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Barnstable area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Barnstable.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Barnstable. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Barnstable. The fastest plan anyone in Barnstable can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Barnstable customers is up to 1,931 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 91.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 8.7% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Barnstable download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Barnstable cable providers. XFINITY 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 Barnstable 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 340 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 6.2% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 85.1% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 8.7% up to 35.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Barnstable, MA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 100.00%, or 2,182 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Barnstable area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Barnstable.
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 Barnstable. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Barnstable. The fastest plan anyone in Barnstable can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Barnstable customers is up to 99 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 98.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Barnstable 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 above average compared to other Barnstable fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Barnstable 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 20 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 98.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Barnstable, MA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 84.69%, or 1,848 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Barnstable area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Barnstable.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Barnstable. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Barnstable. The fastest plan anyone in Barnstable can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Barnstable customers is up to 51 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 34.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 65.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Barnstable 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 Barnstable fixed wireless 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 Barnstable 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 8.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 34.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 65.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Barnstable, MA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 84.69%, or 1,848 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Barnstable area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Barnstable.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Barnstable. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Barnstable. The fastest plan anyone in Barnstable can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Barnstable customers is up to 51 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 34.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 65.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Barnstable 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 Barnstable fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 Barnstable 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 8.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 34.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 65.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Barnstable, MA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 77.77%, or 1,697 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Barnstable area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Barnstable.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Barnstable. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Barnstable. The fastest plan anyone in Barnstable can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Barnstable customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Barnstable 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 the fastest compared to other Barnstable fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Barnstable is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Barnstable Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Barnstable or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Barnstable compare to the rest of Massachusetts?
Internet speeds in Barnstable are comparable versus the average speeds in Massachusetts: 1,986 Mbps in Massachusetts versus 1,931 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Massachusetts is 98.21% versus 100.00% in Barnstable.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Barnstable 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 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
- Barnstable Town, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Centerville, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Yarmouth Port, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- West Yarmouth, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- West Barnstable, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hyannis Port, MA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- South Yarmouth, MA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dennis, MA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Osterville, MA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Marstons Mills, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Pollocksville, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rock Hall, MD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Des Allemands, LA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Baker, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Naalehu, HI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Branchville, SC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wawaka, IN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wakeeney, KS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bloomington, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Graham, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds