In Nantucket there are 8 residential internet providers covering 99.92% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,947 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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8 Internet Service Providers in Nantucket
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 Nantucket are not shown.
Nantucket 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 99.92% of Nantucket. 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 Nantucket with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Nantucket?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Nantucket.
Internet Speed Key
The average Nantucket home can get up to 1,947 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 93.30% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 6.62% 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 Nantucket.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Nantucket, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Nantucket?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Nantucket 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 Nantucket homes.
- Cable is fastest for 99.92% 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 Nantucket homes.
Internet Market Health in Nantucket
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Nantucket 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 Nantucket based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.6 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.8 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.5 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Nantucket 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, Nantucket homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are cable and fixed wireless, 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. Nantucket 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, Nantucket badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Nantucket, along with details on where in Nantucket and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Nantucket, MA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.92%, or 12,543 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Nantucket area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Nantucket.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nantucket. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Nantucket. The fastest plan anyone in Nantucket 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 Nantucket customers is up to 1,947 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 93.4% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 6.6% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Nantucket 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 Nantucket 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 Nantucket 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 959 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 41.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 52.1% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 6.6% up to 35.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Nantucket, MA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 53.29%, or 6,689 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, south, central, east, north, northwest, west, and northeast Nantucket area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Nantucket.
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 Nantucket. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Nantucket. The fastest plan anyone in Nantucket 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 Nantucket customers is up to 94 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 91.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 8.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Nantucket 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 above average compared to other Nantucket 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 Nantucket 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 19 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 91.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 8.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Nantucket, MA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 41.59%, or 5,221 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, southwest, south, west, northwest, central, north, and east Nantucket area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Nantucket.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nantucket. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nantucket. The fastest plan anyone in Nantucket can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Nantucket customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Nantucket 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 Nantucket fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nantucket is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Nantucket, MA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 29.83%, or 3,744 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, central, northwest, north, west, east, northeast, and southwest Nantucket 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 Nantucket.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nantucket. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Nantucket. The fastest plan anyone in Nantucket 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 Nantucket customers is up to 50 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 34.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 66.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Nantucket 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 Nantucket 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 Nantucket 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 8.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 34.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 66.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Nantucket, MA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 29.83%, or 3,744 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, central, northwest, north, west, east, northeast, and southwest Nantucket area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Nantucket.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nantucket. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Nantucket. The fastest plan anyone in Nantucket 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 Nantucket customers is up to 50 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 34.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 66.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Nantucket 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 Nantucket 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 Nantucket 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 8.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 34.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 66.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Hilltown Networks Fixed Wireless in Nantucket, MA
Hilltown Networks fixed wireless coverage
About 1.17%, or 147 people, have Hilltown Networks fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast and southwest Nantucket 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 Nantucket.
Hilltown Networks fixed wireless download speeds
Hilltown Networks is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nantucket. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Hilltown Networks fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Nantucket. The fastest plan anyone in Nantucket can order from Hilltown Networks goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Nantucket customers is up to 13 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 19.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 80.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Hilltown Networks fixed wireless upload speeds
In Nantucket download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Hilltown Networks fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Hilltown Networks is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Nantucket fixed wireless providers. Hilltown Networks 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 Nantucket is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Hilltown Networks customers can get speeds up to 2.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 19.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 80.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Nantucket Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Nantucket or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Nantucket compare to the rest of Massachusetts?
Internet speeds in Nantucket are comparable versus the average speeds in Massachusetts: 1,986 Mbps in Massachusetts versus 1,947 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Massachusetts is 98.21% versus 99.92% in Nantucket.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Nantucket 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
- Surfside, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Shawkemo, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Quaise, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Siasconset, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Quidnet, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Katama, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Edgartown, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dennis Port, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Oak Bluffs, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Dennis, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Fredonia, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sugar Grove, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Garden City, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Garden Acres, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gantt, SC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gallipolis, OH: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Freeport, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Freeport, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Freeland, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Swanton, OH: less internet coverage, faster speeds