In Forest Hills there are 9 residential internet providers covering 99.57% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,927 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 Forest Hills
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 Forest Hills are not shown.
Forest Hills 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 99.57% of Forest Hills. 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 Forest Hills with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Forest Hills?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Forest Hills.
Internet Speed Key
The average Forest Hills home can get up to 1,927 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 87.66% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 4.35% 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 Forest Hills.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Forest Hills, and slower in the north areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Forest Hills?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills homes.
- Cable is fastest for 99.57% 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 Forest Hills homes.
Internet Market Health in Forest Hills
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.7 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 6.7 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Forest Hills internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 3 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Forest Hills homes have between 2 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. Forest Hills internet customers who want faster speeds have between 3 and 9 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, Forest Hills needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Forest Hills, along with details on where in Forest Hills and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Forest Hills, Jamaica Plain, MA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.57%, or 5,381 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Forest Hills area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Forest Hills.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Forest Hills. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Forest Hills. The fastest plan anyone in Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills customers is up to 1,904 Mbps.
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- 88.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 12.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Forest Hills download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills 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 789 Mbps.
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- 32.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 55.8% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 12.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Forest Hills, Jamaica Plain, MA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 93.89%, or 5,074 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Forest Hills area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Forest Hills.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Forest Hills. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Forest Hills. The fastest plan anyone in Forest Hills can order from EarthLink goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Forest Hills customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills, Jamaica Plain, MA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 93.89%, or 5,074 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Forest Hills area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Forest Hills.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Forest Hills. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Forest Hills. The fastest plan anyone in Forest Hills can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Forest Hills customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Forest Hills is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Forest Hills, Jamaica Plain, MA
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 66.36%, or 3,586 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the south, central, southwest, east, west, and southeast Forest Hills area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Forest Hills.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Forest Hills. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Forest Hills. The fastest plan anyone in Forest Hills can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Forest Hills customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Forest Hills is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Fiber in Forest Hills, Jamaica Plain, MA
XFINITY fiber coverage
About 11.68%, or 631 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the east Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills.
XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Forest Hills. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Forest Hills. The fastest plan anyone in Forest Hills can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and all Forest Hills customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds
In Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills fiber providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Forest Hills is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Starry Fiber in Forest Hills, Jamaica Plain, MA
Starry fiber coverage
About 1.72%, or 93 people, have Starry fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the east Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills.
Starry fiber download speeds
Starry is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Forest Hills. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Starry fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Forest Hills. The fastest plan anyone in Forest Hills can order from Starry goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Forest Hills customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Starry fiber upload speeds
In Forest Hills download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Starry fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Starry is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Forest Hills fiber providers. Starry offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Forest Hills is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Forest Hills, Jamaica Plain, MA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 96.41%, or 5,210 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills.
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 Forest Hills. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Forest Hills. The fastest plan anyone in Forest Hills can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Forest Hills customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Forest Hills is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Forest Hills, Jamaica Plain, MA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 84.81%, or 4,583 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Forest Hills area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Forest Hills.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Forest Hills. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Forest Hills. The fastest plan anyone in Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills customers is up to 39 Mbps.
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- 19.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 81.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills 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 6.2 Mbps.
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- 19.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 81.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Forest Hills, Jamaica Plain, MA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 84.81%, or 4,583 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Forest Hills area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Forest Hills.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Forest Hills. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Forest Hills. The fastest plan anyone in Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills customers is up to 39 Mbps.
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- 19.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 81.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills 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 6.2 Mbps.
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- 19.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 81.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Forest Hills, Jamaica Plain, MA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 21.28%, or 1,150 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the east, northeast, southwest, and central Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Forest Hills. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Forest Hills. The fastest plan anyone in Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills customers is up to 810 Mbps.
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- 72.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 27.1% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Forest Hills 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 average compared to other Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills 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 60 Mbps.
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- 72.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 27.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
Starry Fixed Wireless in Forest Hills, Jamaica Plain, MA
Starry fixed wireless coverage
About 17.30%, or 935 people, have Starry fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the east, northeast, and north Forest Hills area. Starry is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Forest Hills.
Starry fixed wireless download speeds
Starry is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Forest Hills. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Starry fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Forest Hills. The fastest plan anyone in Forest Hills can order from Starry goes up to 800 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Forest Hills customers is up to 637 Mbps.
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- 67.5% up to 800.0 Mbps
- 32.5% up to 300.0 Mbps
Starry fixed wireless upload speeds
In Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills fixed wireless providers. Starry 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 Forest Hills is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, Starry customers can get speeds up to 201 Mbps.
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- 67.5% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 32.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
Forest Hills Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Forest Hills or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Forest Hills compare to the rest of Jamaica Plain?
Internet speeds in Forest Hills are comparable versus the average speeds in Jamaica Plain: 1,819 Mbps in Jamaica Plain versus 1,927 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Jamaica Plain is 99.19% versus 99.57% in Forest Hills.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Forest Hills 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
- Mount Bowdoin, Boston, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dorchester Center, Boston, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Roxbury, Boston, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Brookline Village, Brookline, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- South Dorchester, Boston, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Brookline Village Commercial District, Brookline, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Nubian Square, Boston, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Milton Upper Mills, Milton, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fields Corner, Boston, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Washington Square, Brookline, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Jingletown, Oakland, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- South Hagginwood, Sacramento, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Shoreview, San Mateo, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Northwest Arvada, Arvada, CO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mcbean, Hephzibah, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Marlton, Camden, NJ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lind-Bohanon, Minneapolis, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Leaksville, Eden, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Knollwood, Kalamazoo, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kilbourn Town, Milwaukee, WI: less internet coverage, faster speeds