In Downtown Lowell there are 6 residential internet providers covering 93.50% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 2,000 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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6 Internet Service Providers in Downtown Lowell
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 Downtown Lowell are not shown.
Downtown Lowell 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 93.50% of Downtown Lowell. 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 Downtown Lowell with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Downtown Lowell?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Downtown Lowell.
Internet Speed Key
The average Downtown Lowell home can get up to 2,000 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 93.50% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in Downtown Lowell?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Downtown Lowell 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 Downtown Lowell homes.
- Cable is fastest for 93.50% 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 6.50% of Downtown Lowell homes.
Internet Market Health in Downtown Lowell
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Downtown Lowell 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 Downtown Lowell based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.2 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.0 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Downtown Lowell internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Downtown Lowell 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. Downtown Lowell internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 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, Downtown Lowell badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Downtown Lowell, along with details on where in Downtown Lowell and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Downtown Lowell, Lowell, MA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 93.50%, or 4,981 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Lowell area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Downtown Lowell.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Lowell. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Lowell. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Lowell can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Downtown Lowell customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Downtown Lowell 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 Downtown Lowell cable providers. XFINITY 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 Downtown Lowell is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 250 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 1,619 Mbps.
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- 78.2% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 21.8% up to 250.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Downtown Lowell, Lowell, MA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 21.36%, or 1,138 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest, northeast, and south Downtown Lowell area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Downtown Lowell.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Lowell. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Lowell. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Lowell can order from EarthLink goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Downtown Lowell customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Downtown Lowell download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Downtown Lowell fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Lowell is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Downtown Lowell, Lowell, MA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 21.36%, or 1,138 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest, northeast, and south Downtown Lowell area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Downtown Lowell.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Lowell. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Lowell. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Lowell can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Downtown Lowell customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Downtown Lowell download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Downtown Lowell fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Lowell is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Fiber in Downtown Lowell, Lowell, MA
XFINITY fiber coverage
About 13.42%, or 715 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast Downtown Lowell 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 Downtown Lowell.
XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Lowell. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Lowell. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Lowell can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and all Downtown Lowell customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds
In Downtown Lowell 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 the slowest compared to other Downtown Lowell fiber providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Lowell is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Downtown Lowell, Lowell, MA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 79.56%, or 4,238 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast, northwest, southwest, west, central, east, and south Downtown Lowell area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Downtown Lowell.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Lowell. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Lowell. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Lowell 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 Downtown Lowell customers is up to 25 Mbps.
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- 0.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 99.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown Lowell 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 the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Downtown Lowell 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 Downtown Lowell 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 3.1 Mbps.
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- 0.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 99.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Downtown Lowell, Lowell, MA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 52.71%, or 2,808 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest, northwest, and west Downtown Lowell area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Downtown Lowell.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Lowell. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Lowell. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Lowell can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Downtown Lowell customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown Lowell 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 Downtown Lowell fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Lowell is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Downtown Lowell Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Downtown Lowell or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Downtown Lowell compare to the rest of Lowell?
Internet speeds in Downtown Lowell are comparable versus the average speeds in Lowell: 1,973 Mbps in Lowell versus 2,000 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Lowell is 97.35% versus 93.50% in Downtown Lowell.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Downtown Lowell 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
- Back Central, Lowell, MA: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- The Acre, Lowell, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Centralville, Lowell, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Belvidere, Lowell, MA: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Highlands, Lowell, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- South Lowell, Lowell, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pawtucketville, Lowell, MA: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Mt Vernon Park, Lawrence, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Frye Circle, Andover, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Southeast Nashua, Nashua, NH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Ardmore, Winston-Salem, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Woodcreek Oaks, Roseville, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Atlantic City Inlet, Atlantic City, NJ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Burlingame Gate, Burlingame, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bensville, Waldorf, MD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Berger, Dolton, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Biedeman, Camden, NJ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- North India Mound, Kansas City, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Nashua Historic District, Nashua, NH: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Nassau Shores, East Massapequa, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds