Internet Service Providers in Massachusetts
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Massachusetts Internet Coverage & Availability in 2026
Massachusetts Internet Facts in 2026
Massachusetts's Internet Ranking
Massachusetts currently ranks 4th among states in BroadbandNow’s annual rankings of internet coverage, speed and availability.
Access to Wired or Fixed Wireless Broadband: 99%
This means that roughly in ten Massachusetts residents are not able to purchase an internet plan of at least 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload.
Access to Wired Low-Priced Broadband Plan: 97.6%
This means that nearly zero in ten residents are not able to purchase broadband at a price of $60/month or less (excluding promotions and government programs).
Access to Fiber-Optic Service: 51.5%
This means that five in ten residents are unable to purchase a fiber internet plan.
Number of Internet Providers in Massachusetts: 29
The U.S. has more than 2,877 internet service providers, with most covering very small areas. It is worth searching by zip code to see who is available in your town.
At BroadbandNow, we advocate for a definition of broadband internet to be at least 100 Mbps, as opposed to the FCC definition of 25 Mbps, which would be considered slow for many internet-intensive activities.
In Massachusetts, 98.3% of households have access to 1 Gbps wired or fixed wireless broadband, ranking 2nd among all states.
2026 Massachusetts Broadband Market Analysis
Massachusetts ranks #4 nationwide (rising 2 spots from 2025) in BroadbandNow’s 2026 Best and Worst States for Broadband report, earning an overall grade of A (Score: 95.5/100). The state’s standing is anchored by fundamental prerequisite connectivity, with 99% of residents having access to basic wired or fixed wireless broadband and 97.6% covered by affordable low-priced plans. Physical network architecture across the state features a 51.5% fiber-optic availability rate, which directly influences overall consumer reliability and quality scores.
In our evaluation of over 160 million speed tests, Massachusetts demonstrated network responsiveness with a median round-trip latency of 12.45 ms alongside median download speeds reaching 135.4 Mbps and upload speeds of 35.1 Mbps. Real-world network performance reveals noticeable variations between leading urban corridors and surrounding communities. Leading municipal markets like Boston (ranking #48 nationwide with a Grade A-) and Worcester (#106) demonstrate the state’s highest urban performance, supported by fiber availability exceeding 36% in core neighborhoods.
Conversely, markets like Worcester (#106 nationwide, Grade B-) face localized infrastructure hurdles, recording a 36% fiber availability rate and median upload speeds of 20.6 Mbps. Because infrastructure quality, plan pricing, and fiber availability shift dramatically from city to city across Massachusetts, checking address-level provider coverage remains essential for remote workers, competitive gamers, and everyday households.
Internet Coverage by Demographic in Massachusetts
Individuals or households with no internet access by characteristic (includes broadband and non-broadband packages)
Percentage of households with and without any type of internet access
- With: 96.1%
- Without: 3.9%
Type of internet connection
- Dialup only: <1%
- Broadband of any type: 94.4%
- Cellular data only: 10.9%
- Satellite: 3.2%
Age
- <18: 2.1%
- 18-64: 2.8%
- 65+ adults: 10.8%
Household Income
- <$20,000: 19.3%
- $20,000-$74,999: 8.7%
- $75,000+: 2%
Race
- Black: 5.5%
- Native American/Alaska Native: 0%
- Asian: 2.2%
- Mixed race: 3.5%
- Hispanic or Latino: 5.7%
- White: 4%
Employment Status
- Employed: 2.4%
- Unemployed: 3.7%
Educational Attainment
- Less than high school: 13.8%
- HS grad, some college or associate's: 6.4%
- Bachelor's degree: 2%
Internet Providers in Massachusetts
Compare internet providers, maximum speeds, connection types, statewide availability, and ratings.
| Provider | Max. Download Speed | Connection | Availability | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | 2 Gbps | Cable, Fiber | 85.6% | View Plans | |
| AT&T Internet Air | 300 Mbps | Fixed Wireless | 55.3% | View Plans | |
| Verizon High Speed Internet | 10 Mbps | DSL | 54.7% | View Plans | |
| T-Mobile 5G Home Internet | 415 Mbps | Fixed Wireless | 51.9% | View Plans | |
| Verizon Fios | 2 Gbps | Fiber | 51.2% | View Plans | |
| XNET WiFi | 2 Gbps | Fixed Wireless | 46.7% | View Plans | |
| EarthLink Fiber | 940 Mbps | Fiber | 46.2% | View Plans | |
| Astound Broadband | 1.5 Gbps | Cable | 20.0% | View Plans | |
| Verizon 5G Home Internet | 300 Mbps | Fixed Wireless | 15.8% | View Plans | |
| Spectrum | 2 Gbps | Cable, Fiber | 14.1% | View Plans | |
| Starry Internet | 1 Gbps | Fixed Wireless | 2.9% | View Plans | |
| GoNetspeed | 6 Gbps | Fiber, Fixed Wireless, DSL | 1.3% | View Plans | |
| Whip City Fiber | 1 Gbps | Fiber | 0.9% | View Plans | |
| Crossroads Fiber | 1 Gbps | Fiber | 0.7% | View Plans | |
| SELCO | 1 Gbps | Cable, Fiber | 0.5% | View Plans | |
| Astound Broadband | 2 Gbps | Fiber | 0.4% | View Plans | |
| Norwood Light Broadband | 3 Gbps | Cable | 0.4% | View Plans | |
| Fiberspring | 1 Gbps | Fiber | 0.3% | View Plans | |
| Concord Broadband | 1 Gbps | Fiber | 0.2% | View Plans | |
| GCET | 200 Mbps | Fixed Wireless | 0.2% | View Plans | |
| Breezeline | 1 Gbps | Fiber | 0.1% | View Plans | |
| Fiber Connect | 8.5 Gbps | Fiber | 0.1% | View Plans | |
| GTC Broadband | 1 Gbps | Fiber | 0.1% | View Plans | |
| TMLP Online | 1 Gbps | Fiber | 0.0% | View Plans | |
| Cox | 2 Gbps | Cable | 0.0% | View Plans | |
| Fitchburg Fiber | 1 Gbps | Fixed Wireless | 0.0% | View Plans | |
| Norwood Light Broadband | 3 Gbps | Fiber | 0.0% | View Plans | |
| Hilltown Networks | 50 Mbps | Fixed Wireless | 0.0% | View Plans | |
| Warwick Broadband | 25 Mbps | Fixed Wireless | 0.0% | View Plans |
Internet Providers By City in Massachusetts
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| Abington | 99.9% | 11 providers |
| Acton | 100.0% | 14 providers |
| Acushnet | 99.7% | 11 providers |
| Agawam | 99.3% | 11 providers |
| Allston | 98.8% | 14 providers |
| Amesbury | 99.9% | 12 providers |
| Amherst | 59.8% | 14 providers |
| Andover | 98.6% | 14 providers |
| Arlington | 99.9% | 15 providers |
| Ashland | 100.0% | 13 providers |
| Athol | 99.9% | 12 providers |
| Attleboro | 99.9% | 13 providers |
| Auburn | 99.7% | 12 providers |
| Bedford | 98.0% | 15 providers |
| Belchertown | 97.8% | 13 providers |
| Bellingham | 100.0% | 13 providers |
| Belmont | 100.0% | 14 providers |
| Beverly | 95.2% | 12 providers |
| Billerica | 100.0% | 17 providers |
| Boston | 84.4% | 21 providers |
| Braintree | 100.0% | 13 providers |
| Brewster | 99.5% | 10 providers |
| Bridgewater | 88.9% | 11 providers |
| Brighton | 98.5% | 15 providers |
| Brockton | 99.6% | 11 providers |
| Brookline | 99.8% | 14 providers |
| Burlington | 100.0% | 16 providers |
| Buzzards Bay | 95.8% | 11 providers |
| Cambridge | 84.6% | 19 providers |
| Canton | 99.8% | 12 providers |
| Carver | 99.0% | 11 providers |
| Centerville | 99.9% | 10 providers |
| Charlestown | 95.6% | 15 providers |
| Charlton | 99.7% | 11 providers |
| Chelmsford | 100.0% | 13 providers |
| Chelsea | 99.8% | 15 providers |
| Chestnut Hill | 80.0% | 15 providers |
| Chicopee | 99.3% | 14 providers |
| Clinton | 100.0% | 11 providers |
| Concord | 98.0% | 14 providers |
| Danvers | 99.8% | 15 providers |
| Dedham | 100.0% | 13 providers |
| Dorchester | 99.8% | 14 providers |
| Dorchester Center | 99.8% | 13 providers |
| Dracut | 99.8% | 11 providers |
| Dudley | 95.8% | 10 providers |
| Duxbury | 99.9% | 11 providers |
| East Bridgewater | 99.6% | 11 providers |
| East Falmouth | 99.9% | 9 providers |
| East Longmeadow | 99.9% | 13 providers |
| East Weymouth | 100.0% | 11 providers |
| Easthampton | 99.8% | 13 providers |
| Everett | 99.9% | 15 providers |
| Fairhaven | 99.0% | 10 providers |
| Fall River | 99.4% | 12 providers |
| Feeding Hills | 100.0% | 11 providers |
| Fitchburg | 98.9% | 12 providers |
| Florence | 100.0% | 11 providers |
| Foxboro | 99.9% | 12 providers |
| Framingham | 99.0% | 16 providers |
| Franklin | 97.3% | 15 providers |
| Gardner | 99.2% | 10 providers |
| Gloucester | 99.9% | 12 providers |
| Greenfield | 99.9% | 13 providers |
| Groton | 99.4% | 12 providers |
| Hanover | 99.9% | 12 providers |
| Hanson | 98.3% | 11 providers |
| Harwich | 100.0% | 10 providers |
| Haverhill | 99.2% | 13 providers |
| Hingham | 100.0% | 11 providers |
| Holbrook | 100.0% | 10 providers |
| Holden | 99.2% | 12 providers |
| Holliston | 99.3% | 11 providers |
| Holyoke | 99.6% | 13 providers |
| Hopkinton | 99.0% | 14 providers |
| Hudson | 99.8% | 11 providers |
| Hyannis | 99.8% | 9 providers |
| Hyde Park | 99.9% | 12 providers |
| Ipswich | 99.9% | 13 providers |
| Jamaica Plain | 99.7% | 15 providers |
| Kingston | 100.0% | 12 providers |
| Lakeville | 100.0% | 12 providers |
| Lawrence | 99.2% | 12 providers |
| Leominster | 99.9% | 12 providers |
| Lexington | 99.9% | 14 providers |
| Littleton | 100.0% | 13 providers |
| Longmeadow | 99.9% | 11 providers |
| Lowell | 98.5% | 15 providers |
| Ludlow | 95.1% | 14 providers |
| Lunenburg | 100.0% | 11 providers |
| Lynn | 100.0% | 15 providers |
| Lynnfield | 100.0% | 14 providers |
| Malden | 99.6% | 14 providers |
| Mansfield | 99.7% | 13 providers |
| Marblehead | 100.0% | 11 providers |
| Marlborough | 99.9% | 17 providers |
| Marshfield | 99.9% | 12 providers |
| Mashpee | 99.8% | 10 providers |
| Mattapan | 99.9% | 12 providers |
| Maynard | 99.8% | 11 providers |
| Medfield | 98.7% | 12 providers |
| Medford | 94.4% | 15 providers |
| Medway | 99.9% | 12 providers |
| Melrose | 100.0% | 14 providers |
| Methuen | 100.0% | 13 providers |
| Middleboro | 99.9% | 11 providers |
| Milford | 100.0% | 12 providers |
| Millbury | 99.9% | 13 providers |
| Milton | 96.1% | 14 providers |
| Nantucket | 99.8% | 10 providers |
| Natick | 99.2% | 15 providers |
| Needham | 98.5% | 13 providers |
| Needham Heights | 100.0% | 15 providers |
| New Bedford | 99.9% | 11 providers |
| Newburyport | 99.9% | 14 providers |
| Newton | 100.0% | 13 providers |
| Newton Center | 96.0% | 13 providers |
| Norfolk | 87.5% | 11 providers |
| North Adams | 93.3% | 12 providers |
| North Andover | 94.1% | 11 providers |
| North Attleboro | 100.0% | 12 providers |
| North Billerica | 99.9% | 13 providers |
| North Dartmouth | 85.9% | 12 providers |
| North Easton | 98.7% | 11 providers |
| North Reading | 100.0% | 13 providers |
| Northampton | 96.5% | 11 providers |
| Northborough | 99.9% | 16 providers |
| Norton | 92.8% | 11 providers |
| Norwell | 100.0% | 11 providers |
| Norwood | 100.0% | 13 providers |
| Oxford | 100.0% | 11 providers |
| Peabody | 99.7% | 14 providers |
| Pembroke | 99.9% | 11 providers |
| Pepperell | 99.9% | 13 providers |
| Pittsfield | 98.6% | 13 providers |
| Plymouth | 99.7% | 11 providers |
| Quincy | 99.2% | 13 providers |
| Randolph | 99.9% | 11 providers |
| Raynham | 98.3% | 11 providers |
| Reading | 100.0% | 14 providers |
| Rehoboth | 99.9% | 12 providers |
| Revere | 99.6% | 16 providers |
| Rockland | 100.0% | 12 providers |
| Roslindale | 99.2% | 12 providers |
| Roxbury | 99.9% | 14 providers |
| Roxbury Crossing | 93.2% | 14 providers |
| Salem | 99.6% | 13 providers |
| Saugus | 98.4% | 14 providers |
| Scituate | 100.0% | 11 providers |
| Seekonk | 100.0% | 12 providers |
| Sharon | 99.8% | 12 providers |
| Shrewsbury | 99.8% | 13 providers |
| Somerset | 100.0% | 10 providers |
| Somerville | 99.5% | 17 providers |
| South Dartmouth | 99.6% | 10 providers |
| South Easton | 100.0% | 11 providers |
| South Hadley | 87.3% | 15 providers |
| South Weymouth | 98.0% | 12 providers |
| Southbridge | 99.9% | 10 providers |
| Spencer | 99.7% | 12 providers |
| Springfield | 97.7% | 15 providers |
| Stoneham | 99.8% | 14 providers |
| Stoughton | 100.0% | 12 providers |
| Sudbury | 100.0% | 13 providers |
| Swampscott | 100.0% | 12 providers |
| Swansea | 99.2% | 13 providers |
| Taunton | 99.9% | 13 providers |
| Tewksbury | 99.5% | 13 providers |
| Tyngsboro | 99.7% | 11 providers |
| Uxbridge | 100.0% | 12 providers |
| Wakefield | 99.9% | 14 providers |
| Walpole | 99.8% | 15 providers |
| Waltham | 93.0% | 15 providers |
| Ware | 99.8% | 10 providers |
| Wareham | 99.5% | 11 providers |
| Watertown | 99.8% | 15 providers |
| Wayland | 100.0% | 13 providers |
| Webster | 99.8% | 11 providers |
| Wellesley | 99.9% | 13 providers |
| Wellesley Hills | 92.8% | 13 providers |
| West Newton | 100.0% | 15 providers |
| West Roxbury | 99.7% | 12 providers |
| West Springfield | 99.3% | 13 providers |
| Westborough | 99.8% | 15 providers |
| Westfield | 94.6% | 12 providers |
| Westford | 99.3% | 12 providers |
| Weston | 94.2% | 13 providers |
| Westport | 100.0% | 12 providers |
| Westwood | 99.2% | 14 providers |
| Weymouth | 100.0% | 11 providers |
| Whitman | 99.9% | 11 providers |
| Wilbraham | 99.5% | 11 providers |
| Wilmington | 100.0% | 15 providers |
| Winchendon | 99.2% | 13 providers |
| Winchester | 100.0% | 14 providers |
| Winthrop | 100.0% | 12 providers |
| Woburn | 99.9% | 15 providers |
| Worcester | 93.8% | 13 providers |
| Wrentham | 98.0% | 12 providers |