In Franklin County there are 13 residential internet providers covering 99.32% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,601 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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13 Internet Service Providers in Franklin County
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 Franklin County are not shown.
Franklin County 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 Franklin County
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Internet service is available in 99.32% of Franklin County. 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 Franklin County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Franklin County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Franklin County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Franklin County home can get up to 1,601 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 57.46% 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 Franklin County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Franklin County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Franklin County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Franklin County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 17.14% of Franklin County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 81.53% of the county.
- 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 Franklin County homes.
Internet Market Health in Franklin County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Franklin County 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 Franklin County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.3 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.3 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Franklin County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Franklin County homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Franklin County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 6 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, Franklin County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Franklin County, along with details on where in Franklin County and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Franklin County, MA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 71.71%, or 50,934 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Franklin County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Franklin County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Franklin County customers is up to 1,841 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 80.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 19.9% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Franklin County 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 the fastest compared to other Franklin County cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 207 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 80.1% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 19.9% up to 35.0 Mbps
Whip City Fiber Fiber in Franklin County, MA
Whip City Fiber fiber coverage
About 12.97%, or 9,209 people, have Whip City Fiber fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, southeast, southwest, west, north, and east Franklin County area. Whip City Fiber is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Franklin County.
Whip City Fiber fiber download speeds
Whip City Fiber is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Whip City Fiber fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Whip City Fiber goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Whip City Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Whip City Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Whip City Fiber is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Franklin County fiber providers. Whip City Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Franklin County, MA
Spectrum cable coverage
About 10.59%, or 7,524 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, northeast, southeast, and south Franklin County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Franklin County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Franklin County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
South Hadley Electric Light Department Fiber in Franklin County, MA
South Hadley Electric Light Department fiber coverage
About 5.35%, or 3,802 people, have South Hadley Electric Light Department fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast and south Franklin County area. South Hadley Electric Light Department is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Franklin County.
South Hadley Electric Light Department fiber download speeds
South Hadley Electric Light Department is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, South Hadley Electric Light Department fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from South Hadley Electric Light Department goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
South Hadley Electric Light Department fiber upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for South Hadley Electric Light Department fiber. Compared to other ISPs, South Hadley Electric Light Department is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Franklin County fiber providers. South Hadley Electric Light Department offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Franklin County, MA
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 1.26%, or 898 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, east, and northwest Franklin County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Franklin County.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Franklin County 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 below average compared to other Franklin County fiber providers. Spectrum offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County is up to 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 446 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 88.4% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 11.6% up to 35.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Franklin County, MA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 80.32%, or 57,052 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Franklin County 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 Franklin County.
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 Franklin County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Franklin County customers is up to 54 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 38.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 61.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Franklin County 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 Franklin County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County 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 9.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 38.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 61.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Franklin County, MA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 51.23%, or 36,391 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Franklin County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Franklin County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Franklin County customers is up to 30 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 7.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 92.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Franklin County 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 Franklin County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County 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 4.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 7.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 92.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Franklin County, MA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 51.23%, or 36,391 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Franklin County 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 Franklin County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Franklin County customers is up to 30 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 7.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 92.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Franklin County 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 Franklin County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County 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 4.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 7.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 92.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Franklin County, MA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 24.08%, or 17,103 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Franklin County 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 Franklin County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Franklin County 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 Franklin County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
GCET Fixed Wireless in Franklin County, MA
GCET fixed wireless coverage
About 18.36%, or 13,041 people, have GCET fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, and north Franklin County area. GCET is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Franklin County.
GCET fixed wireless download speeds
GCET is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, GCET fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from GCET goes up to 200 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
GCET fixed wireless upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for GCET fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, GCET is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Franklin County fixed wireless providers. GCET offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County is up to 200 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
Hilltown Networks Fixed Wireless in Franklin County, MA
Hilltown Networks fixed wireless coverage
About 1.09%, or 772 people, have Hilltown Networks fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west and southwest Franklin County area. Hilltown Networks is one of the smallest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Franklin County.
Hilltown Networks fixed wireless download speeds
Hilltown Networks is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Hilltown Networks fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Hilltown Networks goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Franklin County customers is up to 38 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 51.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 49.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Hilltown Networks fixed wireless upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Hilltown Networks fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Hilltown Networks is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Franklin County fixed wireless providers. Hilltown Networks offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County is up to 15 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, Hilltown Networks customers can get speeds up to 13 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 51.0% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 49.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Town of Warwick Fixed Wireless in Franklin County, MA
Town of Warwick fixed wireless coverage
About 1.04%, or 742 people, have Town of Warwick fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast Franklin County area. Town of Warwick is one of the smallest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Franklin County.
Town of Warwick fixed wireless download speeds
Town of Warwick is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Town of Warwick fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Town of Warwick goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Town of Warwick fixed wireless upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Town of Warwick fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Town of Warwick is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Franklin County fixed wireless providers. Town of Warwick offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Franklin County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Franklin County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Franklin County compare to the rest of Massachusetts?
Internet speeds in Franklin County are slower versus the average speeds in Massachusetts: 1,986 Mbps in Massachusetts versus 1,601 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Massachusetts is 98.21% versus 99.32% in Franklin County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Franklin County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Berkshire County, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rensselaer County, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Albany County, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Middlesex County, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Essex County, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Schoharie County, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Otsego County, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chenango County, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cortland County, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tompkins County, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Van Buren County, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Coos County, OR: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cumberland County, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Darlington County, SC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Eddy County, NM: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Effingham County, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Garfield County, CO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Georgetown County, SC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Grant County, IN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hall County, NE: more internet coverage, faster speeds