Internet providers in Massachusetts

Top cities for internet in Massachusetts

Planning to move to the Greater Boston metropolitan area, or another part of Massachusetts? You’re not alone. As the most populous New England state, Massachusetts is a beloved landing place for both country and city-dwellers alike. If you are brand-new to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or moving within the state, compare the internet service providers available in your area to make sure you are getting the best deal for you. 

There are various types of internet to choose from in Massachusetts, including fiber, cable, satellite and 5G internet. Find your city below to explore median internet speeds and availability of 100, 250 and 1,000 Mbps in each city.

Source: FCC National Broadband Map, Ookla’s Speedtest.net

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Overview of internet in Massachusetts

Internet service providers in Massachusetts offer a variety of speeds, prices and connection types. The Bay State, as it is popularly known, has internet options from providers including Verizon, Xfinity and Spectrum. You can also find several satellite and fixed-wireless internet providers available in the state of Massachusetts.

• Satellite providers such as Hughesnet, Starlink and Viasat are the most widely available providers in Massachusetts
• Xfinity is the most widely available non-satellite provider in Massachusetts 
• The fastest internet providers in Massachusetts are Verizon Fios and Xfinity 
• Boston is the most populous city in Massachusetts, and it has a median internet speeds of about 238 Mbps download and 40 Mbps upload

Internet providers in Massachusetts

Use the chart below to compare the top Massachusetts internet providers by price, speed and availability. Call now or check your address for information about specific plans and promotions going on in your area.

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of 11/20/24.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET: Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2024 Charter Communications, all rights reserved.
***For existing postpaid mobile customers with a Verizon mobile plan (excludes prepaid, business and data-only plans) who then add and maintain a Fios Home Internet plan. Auto Pay & paper-free billing required. Mobile + Home Discount enrollment req’d. $99 setup and other terms apply. Subj. to credit approval & may require a deposit. Fios avail. in select areas. Wired speeds advertised. Wireless speeds may vary due to device limits, multiple users, network & other factors. See Verizon.com/yourspeed for more info. © 2024 Verizon.

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Fastest internet in Massachusetts

Speeds in Massachusetts vary depending on your provider, but we’ve listed a few below that offer gigabit speeds and higher. Keep in mind that these providers also offer lower speed tiers as well if you don’t need the fastest internet plan. The fastest providers in Massachusetts include Verizon, Xfinity, Astound and Spectrum. Astound and Verizon both offer fiber internet options, which will provide you with the fastest connection. Astound’s fiber availability is limited to Boston, while Verizon Fios covers cities like Boston, Brockton, Lowell, Quincy and Worcester.

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of 11/20/24.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET: Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2024 Charter Communications, all rights reserved.
***For existing postpaid mobile customers with a Verizon mobile plan (excludes prepaid, business and data-only plans) who then add and maintain a Fios Home Internet plan. Auto Pay & paper-free billing required. Mobile + Home Discount enrollment req’d. $99 setup and other terms apply. Subj. to credit approval & may require a deposit. Fios avail. in select areas. Wired speeds advertised. Wireless speeds may vary due to device limits, multiple users, network & other factors. See Verizon.com/yourspeed for more info. © 2024 Verizon.

Cheapest internet in Massachusetts

If you want a cheap internet plan, there are a few different providers that offer affordable options. Keep in mind that while some plans may be cheap, there could be other more expensive plans that offer better value. Verizon offers one of the cheapest starting plans starting at $34.99/mo., but you have to pair it with a mobile plan to get the cheapest price. Verizon is available in cities like Boston, Brockton, Salem and Worcester. Xfinity also offers cheap plans and is available to over 80% of the state.

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of 11/20/24.
**For existing postpaid mobile customers with a Verizon mobile plan (excludes prepaid, business and data-only plans) who then add and maintain a Fios Home Internet plan. Auto Pay & paper-free billing required. Mobile + Home Discount enrollment req’d. $99 setup and other terms apply. Subj. to credit approval & may require a deposit. Fios avail. in select areas. Wired speeds advertised. Wireless speeds may vary due to device limits, multiple users, network & other factors. See Verizon.com/yourspeed for more info. © 2024 Verizon.

Massachusetts internet statistics

Compare the median internet speeds in Massachusetts to those of the U.S. Both are almost even when it comes to median upload speeds, but Massachusetts pulls ahead when it comes to median download speeds.

Source: Ookla’s Speedtest Global Index

Internet availability in Massachusetts

Satellite is the most widely available internet technology type in Massachusetts, followed by cable internet. Fiber has less availability, but if you have a fiber provider available where you live, it’s your best option.

Source: FCC National Broadband Map

Quality of internet in Massachusetts

Almost the entire state of Massachusetts has access to the minimum recommended broadband speeds, but less than 45% of the state has access to gigabit speeds:

• Residents with broadband access (speeds at or over 100/20 Mbps): 99%
• Residents with access to gigabit speeds (at or over 1,000/100 Mbps): 43%
• Median speed in Massachusetts: 266.00 Mbps

Sources: FCC coverage maps and Ookla Speedtest data

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