In Boston there are 7 residential internet providers covering 98.62% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 650 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 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 Boston are not shown.
Boston 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
Availability maps for all providers in Boston
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Internet service is available in 98.62% of Boston. 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 Bardstown Connect. Now you can call companies in Boston with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Boston?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Boston.
Internet Speed Key
The average Boston home can get up to 650 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 32.93% 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 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Boston.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Boston, and slower in the central areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Boston?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Boston you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 18.32% of Boston homes.
- Cable is fastest for 74.76% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 4.67%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.38% of Boston homes.
Internet Market Health in Boston
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Boston 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 Boston based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.6 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.7 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.3 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Boston internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Boston homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, dsl, and fiber, 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 worse. Boston internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 7 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, Boston needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Boston, along with details on where in Boston and at what speeds.
Bardstown Connect Cable in Boston, KY
Bardstown Connect cable coverage
About 78.48%, or 908 people, have Bardstown Connect cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Boston area. Bardstown Connect is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Boston.
Bardstown Connect cable download speeds
Bardstown Connect is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Boston. Versus other cable providers in the area, Bardstown Connect cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Boston. The fastest plan anyone in Boston can order from Bardstown Connect goes up to 512 Mbps, and all Boston customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 512.0 Mbps
Bardstown Connect cable upload speeds
In Boston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Bardstown Connect cable. Compared to other ISPs, Bardstown Connect is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Boston cable providers. Bardstown Connect offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Boston is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Boston, KY
AT&T DSL coverage
About 64.56%, or 747 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, west, northwest, north, central, south, and east Boston 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 Boston.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Boston. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Boston. The fastest plan anyone in Boston can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Boston customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Boston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Boston DSL providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Boston is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Boston, KY
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 64.56%, or 747 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, west, northwest, north, central, south, and east Boston area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Boston.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Boston. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Boston. The fastest plan anyone in Boston can order from EarthLink goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Boston customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Boston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Boston DSL providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Boston is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Boston, KY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 32.93%, or 381 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast Boston area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Boston.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Boston. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Boston. The fastest plan anyone in Boston can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Boston customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Boston download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Boston cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Boston is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Boston, KY
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 18.32%, or 212 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast Boston area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Boston.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Boston. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Boston. The fastest plan anyone in Boston can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Boston customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Boston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Boston fiber providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Boston is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Bardstown Connect Fiber in Boston, KY
Bardstown Connect fiber coverage
About 18.32%, or 212 people, have Bardstown Connect fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast Boston area. Bardstown Connect is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Boston.
Bardstown Connect fiber download speeds
Bardstown Connect is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Boston. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Bardstown Connect fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Boston. The fastest plan anyone in Boston can order from Bardstown Connect goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Boston customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Bardstown Connect fiber upload speeds
In Boston download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Bardstown Connect fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Bardstown Connect is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Boston fiber providers. Bardstown Connect offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Boston is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Boston, KY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 93.60%, or 1,083 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, northwest, north, west, central, south, and east Boston 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 Boston.
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 Boston. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Boston. The fastest plan anyone in Boston 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 Boston customers is up to 32 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 9.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 90.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Boston 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 Boston 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 Boston 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 4.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 9.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 90.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Boston, KY
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 41.14%, or 476 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, north, west, and east Boston area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Boston.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Boston. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Boston. The fastest plan anyone in Boston 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 Boston customers is up to 26 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 1.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 98.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Boston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Boston 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 Boston 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 3.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 1.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 98.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Boston, KY
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 41.14%, or 476 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, north, west, and east Boston area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Boston.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Boston. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Boston. The fastest plan anyone in Boston 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 Boston customers is up to 26 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 1.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 98.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Boston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Boston 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 Boston 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 3.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 1.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 98.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
Boston Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Boston or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Boston compare to the rest of Kentucky?
Internet speeds in Boston are slower versus the average speeds in Kentucky: 2,544 Mbps in Kentucky versus 650 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Kentucky is 98.61% versus 98.62% in Boston.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Boston 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
- Nelsonville, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bellwood, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lyons, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Younger Creek, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cravens, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Culvertown, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- New Haven, KY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lebanon Junction, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rogersville, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gethsemane, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Willshire, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Monument Valley, UT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Melcher-Dallas, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Middleville, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Milford, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mill Neck, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Minden, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Minnesott Beach, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mokane, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Monroe City, IN: less internet coverage, faster speeds