In Lawrence there are 7 residential internet providers covering 99.21% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,739 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
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7 Internet Service Providers in Lawrence
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 Lawrence are not shown.
Lawrence 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 99.21% of Lawrence. 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 Lawrence with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Lawrence?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Lawrence.
Internet Speed Key
The average Lawrence home can get up to 1,739 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,048 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, 32.40% 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 Lawrence.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Lawrence, and slower in the north areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Lawrence?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Lawrence you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Lawrence homes.
- Cable is fastest for 98.69% 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 less than 1% of Lawrence homes.
Internet Market Health in Lawrence
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Lawrence 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 Lawrence based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.0 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 6.0 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Lawrence internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Lawrence 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 city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. Lawrence internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 8 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, Lawrence is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Lawrence, along with details on where in Lawrence and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Lawrence, MA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.21%, or 87,336 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Lawrence area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Lawrence.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lawrence. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lawrence. The fastest plan anyone in Lawrence can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Lawrence customers is up to 1,739 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 67.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 32.7% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 569 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 22.2% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 45.1% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 32.7% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Lawrence, MA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 97.44%, or 85,780 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Lawrence area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Lawrence.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lawrence. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lawrence. The fastest plan anyone in Lawrence can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Lawrence customers is up to 941 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 0.1% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 99.9% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Lawrence 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 slowest compared to other Lawrence fiber 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 Lawrence is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 880 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 881 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.1% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 99.9% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Lawrence, MA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 97.44%, or 85,780 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Lawrence area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Lawrence.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lawrence. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lawrence. The fastest plan anyone in Lawrence can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Lawrence customers is up to 941 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 0.1% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 99.9% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Lawrence 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 slowest compared to other Lawrence fiber 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 Lawrence is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 880 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 881 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.1% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 99.9% up to 880.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lawrence, MA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 97.00%, or 85,391 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Lawrence 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 Lawrence.
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 Lawrence. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lawrence. The fastest plan anyone in Lawrence 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 Lawrence customers is up to 56 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 41.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 58.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lawrence 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 average compared to other Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 10.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 41.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 58.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lawrence, MA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 71.07%, or 62,564 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Lawrence area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Lawrence.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lawrence. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lawrence. The fastest plan anyone in Lawrence 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 Lawrence customers is up to 33 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 10.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 89.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 4.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 10.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 89.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lawrence, MA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 71.07%, or 62,564 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Lawrence area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Lawrence.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lawrence. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lawrence. The fastest plan anyone in Lawrence 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 Lawrence customers is up to 33 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 10.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 89.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 4.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 10.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 89.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lawrence, MA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 63.97%, or 56,311 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Lawrence area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Lawrence.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lawrence. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lawrence. The fastest plan anyone in Lawrence 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 Lawrence customers is up to 351 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 7.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 92.7% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 24 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 7.3% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 92.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
Lawrence Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Lawrence or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Lawrence compare to the rest of Massachusetts?
Internet speeds in Lawrence are slower versus the average speeds in Massachusetts: 1,986 Mbps in Massachusetts versus 1,739 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Massachusetts is 98.21% versus 99.21% in Lawrence.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Lawrence 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
- Methuen Town, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Methuen, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Andover, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Andover, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Salem, NH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Haverhill, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tewksbury, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Boxford, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Groveland, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dracut, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Clovis, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chapel Hill, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chandler, AZ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Champaign, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clifton, NJ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cicero, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cleveland, TN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cleveland, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Centreville, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chula Vista, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds