In Petersham there are 6 residential internet providers covering 57.75% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 178 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 Petersham
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 Petersham are not shown.
Petersham 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 57.75% of Petersham. 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 Spectrum. Now you can call companies in Petersham with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Petersham?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Petersham.
Internet Speed Key
The average Petersham home can get up to 178 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 8.99% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 48.09% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Petersham.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Petersham, and slower in the central areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Petersham?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Petersham you live. If speed is your main concern, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Petersham homes.
- Cable is fastest for 8.99% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 48.76%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 42.25% of Petersham homes.
Internet Market Health in Petersham
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Petersham 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 Petersham based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.1 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.9 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Petersham internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Petersham homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless and cable, 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. Petersham internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 4 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, Petersham badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Petersham, along with details on where in Petersham and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Petersham, MA
Spectrum cable coverage
About 8.99%, or 80 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, south, and southeast Petersham 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 Petersham.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Petersham. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Petersham. The fastest plan anyone in Petersham can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Petersham customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Petersham download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Petersham cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Petersham is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Petersham, MA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 35.62%, or 317 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, north, northeast, and east Petersham area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Petersham.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Petersham. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Petersham. The fastest plan anyone in Petersham can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Petersham customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Petersham 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 Petersham fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Petersham is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Petersham, MA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 35.62%, or 317 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, north, northeast, and east Petersham area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Petersham.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Petersham. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Petersham. The fastest plan anyone in Petersham can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Petersham customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Petersham 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 Petersham fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Petersham is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Petersham, MA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 30.56%, or 272 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, south, west, north, northwest, southwest, and southeast Petersham 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 small portion of Petersham.
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 Petersham. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Petersham. The fastest plan anyone in Petersham 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 Petersham customers is up to 34 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 11.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 88.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Petersham 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 average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Petersham 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 Petersham 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 5.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 11.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 88.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
Petersham Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Petersham or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Petersham compare to the rest of Massachusetts?
Internet speeds in Petersham are slower versus the average speeds in Massachusetts: 1,986 Mbps in Massachusetts versus 178 Mbps in the city. The state has far less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Massachusetts is 98.21% versus 57.75% in Petersham.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Petersham 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
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