In The Acre there are 7 residential internet providers covering 86.86% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,830 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 The Acre
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 The Acre are not shown.
The Acre 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 86.86% of The Acre. 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 The Acre with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in The Acre?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in The Acre.
Internet Speed Key
The average The Acre home can get up to 1,830 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 76.20% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 6.92% of homes can only purchase plans up to 300 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in The Acre.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of The Acre, and slower in the northeast areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in The Acre?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in The Acre 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 The Acre homes.
- Cable is fastest for 79.94% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 6.92%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 13.14% of The Acre homes.
Internet Market Health in The Acre
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the The Acre 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 The Acre based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.8 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.5 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.8 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
The Acre internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, The Acre 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 neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. The Acre internet customers who want faster speeds have between 2 and 7 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, The Acre badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in The Acre, along with details on where in The Acre and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in The Acre, Lowell, MA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 79.94%, or 10,330 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire The Acre area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of The Acre.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in The Acre. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout The Acre. The fastest plan anyone in The Acre 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 The Acre customers is up to 1,963 Mbps.
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- 95.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In The Acre 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 The Acre 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 The Acre 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 630 Mbps.
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- 22.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 73.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in The Acre, Lowell, MA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 47.36%, or 6,120 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the west, southwest, south, north, central, northwest, and southeast The Acre area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of The Acre.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in The Acre. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout The Acre. The fastest plan anyone in The Acre can order from EarthLink goes up to 940 Mbps, and all The Acre customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In The Acre 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 The Acre fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in The Acre 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 The Acre, Lowell, MA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 47.36%, or 6,120 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the west, southwest, south, north, central, northwest, and southeast The Acre area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of The Acre.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in The Acre. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout The Acre. The fastest plan anyone in The Acre can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all The Acre customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In The Acre 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 The Acre fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in The Acre is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in The Acre, Lowell, MA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 83.39%, or 10,776 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire The Acre area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of The Acre.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in The Acre. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout The Acre. The fastest plan anyone in The Acre 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 The Acre customers is up to 656 Mbps.
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- 50.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 49.1% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In The Acre 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 The Acre 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 The Acre 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 48 Mbps.
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- 50.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 49.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in The Acre, Lowell, MA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 59.70%, or 7,714 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire The Acre 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 The Acre.
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 The Acre. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout The Acre. The fastest plan anyone in The Acre can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for The Acre customers is up to 36 Mbps.
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- 14.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 85.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In The Acre 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 The Acre fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 The Acre 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 5.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 14.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 85.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in The Acre, Lowell, MA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 49.37%, or 6,380 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire The Acre area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of The Acre.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in The Acre. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout The Acre. The fastest plan anyone in The Acre can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all The Acre customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In The Acre 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 The Acre fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in The Acre is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in The Acre, Lowell, MA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 49.37%, or 6,380 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire The Acre area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of The Acre.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in The Acre. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout The Acre. The fastest plan anyone in The Acre can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all The Acre customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In The Acre 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 The Acre fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in The Acre is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
The Acre Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to The Acre or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in The Acre compare to the rest of Lowell?
Internet speeds in The Acre are slower versus the average speeds in Lowell: 1,973 Mbps in Lowell versus 1,830 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has less internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Lowell is 97.35% versus 86.86% in The Acre.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around The Acre 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
- Downtown Lowell, Lowell, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Back Central, Lowell, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Centralville, Lowell, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Highlands, Lowell, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pawtucketville, Lowell, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Belvidere, Lowell, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- South Lowell, Lowell, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mt Vernon Park, Lawrence, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Southeast Nashua, Nashua, NH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Frye Circle, Andover, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Estates Of Highland Creek, Katy, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Greater Wythe, Hampton, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gold Coast, Alameda, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Glover Park, Washington, DC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Georgetown, Savannah, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Seacliff, San Francisco, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Four Corners, Antioch, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Forest Park, Portland, OR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Firestone Park, Akron, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds