In the Boston area there are 12 residential internet providers covering 98.20% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,929 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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12 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 the Boston area are not shown.
Boston Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Availability maps for all providers in the Boston area
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Internet service is available in 98.20% of the Boston area. 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 the Boston area with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in the Boston area?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in the Boston area.
Internet Speed Key
The average Boston home can get up to 1,929 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 400,000 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, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Boston area.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of the Boston area, and slower in the east areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in the Boston area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Boston area you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 11.84% of Boston homes.
- Cable is fastest for 86.34% 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 1.80% of Boston homes.
Internet Market Health in Boston
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the the Boston area 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 the Boston area based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.1 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.8 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 6.1 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Boston internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 12 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 cable, fixed wireless, fiber, and dsl, 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 1 and 12 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, the Boston area is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Boston area, along with details on where in the Boston area and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Boston, MA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 96.85%, or 4,785,773 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Boston area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of the Boston area.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Boston area. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout the Boston area. The fastest plan anyone in the Boston area can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Boston customers is up to 1,812 Mbps.
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- 76.6% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 23.4% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In the Boston area 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 below average compared to other Boston 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 the Boston area 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 502 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 17.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 59.3% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 23.4% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Boston, MA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 68.21%, or 3,370,677 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Boston area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Boston area.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Boston area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is below average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout the Boston area. The fastest plan anyone in the Boston area can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 30 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Boston customers is up to 1,033 Mbps.
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- 8.5% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 91.4% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In the Boston area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Boston fiber providers. EarthLink offers 5 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 the Boston area is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 978 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 8.5% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 91.4% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Boston, MA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 68.21%, or 3,370,677 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Boston area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Boston area.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Boston area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is below average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout the Boston area. The fastest plan anyone in the Boston area can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 30 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Boston customers is up to 1,033 Mbps.
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- 8.5% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 91.4% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In the Boston area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Boston fiber providers. Verizon offers 5 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 the Boston area is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 978 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 8.5% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 91.4% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Boston, MA
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 25.52%, or 1,261,177 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Boston area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of the Boston area.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Boston area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Boston area. The fastest plan anyone in the Boston area can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Boston customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In the Boston area 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 below average compared to other Boston cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Boston area is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Fiber in Boston, MA
XFINITY fiber coverage
About 2.05%, or 101,074 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Boston area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Boston area.
XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds
XFINITY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Boston area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout the Boston area. The fastest plan anyone in the Boston area can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Boston customers is up to 1,466 Mbps.
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- 35.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 54.4% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
- 9.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds
In the Boston area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY fiber. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Boston fiber providers. XFINITY offers 4 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 the Boston area 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 338 Mbps.
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- 7.4% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 10.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 28.4% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 54.3% up to 35.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Boston, MA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 91.67%, or 4,530,209 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire 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 the Boston area.
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 the Boston area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Boston area. The fastest plan anyone in the Boston area 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 72 Mbps.
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- 62.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 37.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Boston area 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 the Boston area 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 14 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 62.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 37.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Boston, MA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 79.36%, or 3,921,694 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Boston area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Boston area.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Boston area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Boston area. The fastest plan anyone in the Boston area 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 38 Mbps.
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- 17.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 82.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Boston area 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 below average 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 the Boston area 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 5.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 17.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 82.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Boston, MA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 79.36%, or 3,921,694 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Boston area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Boston area.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Boston area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Boston area. The fastest plan anyone in the Boston area 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 38 Mbps.
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- 17.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 82.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Boston area 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 below average 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 the Boston area 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 5.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 17.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 82.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Boston, MA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 42.55%, or 2,102,600 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Boston area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of the Boston area.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Boston area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Boston area. The fastest plan anyone in the Boston area can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Boston customers is up to 443 Mbps.
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- 20.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 79.5% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Boston area 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 below average compared to other Boston fixed wireless 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 the Boston area 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 31 Mbps.
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- 20.5% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 79.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
Starry Fixed Wireless in Boston, MA
Starry fixed wireless coverage
About 14.23%, or 703,427 people, have Starry fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Boston area. Starry is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Boston area.
Starry fixed wireless download speeds
Starry is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Boston area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Starry fixed wireless is above average. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout the Boston area. The fastest plan anyone in the Boston area can order from Starry goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Boston customers is up to 361 Mbps.
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- 1.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 5.5% up to 800.0 Mbps
- 12.5% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 80.5% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Starry fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Boston area 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 above average compared to other Boston fixed wireless providers. Starry offers 5 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 the Boston area is up to 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 50 Mbps. On average, Starry customers can get speeds up to 112 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.5% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 92.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
Netafy Fixed Wireless in Boston, MA
Netafy fixed wireless coverage
About 12.53%, or 619,423 people, have Netafy fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Boston area. Netafy is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Boston area.
Netafy fixed wireless download speeds
Netafy is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Boston area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Netafy fixed wireless is above average. There are 12 different maximum speeds throughout the Boston area. The fastest plan anyone in the Boston area can order from Netafy goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Boston customers is up to 361 Mbps.
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- 3.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 35.7% up to 600.0 Mbps
- 6.2% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 51.1% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Netafy fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Boston area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Netafy fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Netafy is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Boston fixed wireless providers. Netafy offers 11 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 the Boston area is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Netafy customers can get speeds up to 180 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 3.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 92.2% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Boston Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Boston area or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in the Boston area compare to the rest of Massachusetts?
Internet speeds in the Boston area are comparable versus the average speeds in Massachusetts: 1,986 Mbps in Massachusetts versus 1,929 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Massachusetts is 98.21% versus 98.20% in the Boston area.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Boston area 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
- Jamaica Plain, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Brookline, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Charlestown, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Allston, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cambridge, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mattapan, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Somerville, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Brighton, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Roslindale, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chelsea, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Phoenix, AZ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Detroit, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Seattle, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- San Francisco, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Washington, DC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Minneapolis, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Atlanta, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Miami, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Philadelphia, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds