Internet Providers in Dorchester, MA

Residential Internet Statistics for Dorchester, MA
Internet Service Providers: 5
Plans Start From: $39.99
Top Download Speed: 1.2 Gbps
Fastest Connection Type: Fiber
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Top Internet Providers in Dorchester, Massachusetts:

Showing 1 to 7 Providers

  • 1. Xfinity
    98.9% Available
    Download Speeds up to:
    *1.2 Gbps
    • Cable
    *Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    • Cable
    View Plans (844) 910-2674
    98.9% Available
  • 2. Verizon
    97.5% Available
    Download Speeds up to:
    *940 Mbps
    • Fiber
    *Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    • Fiber
    View Plans
    97.5% Available
  • 3. Viasat
    100% Available
    Download Speeds up to:
    *100 Mbps
    • Satellite
    *Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    • Satellite
    View Plans (844) 912-2812
    100% Available
  • 4. HughesNet
    100% Available
    Download Speeds up to:
    *25 Mbps
    • Satellite
    *Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    • Satellite
    View Plans (844) 902-3107
    100% Available
  • 5. 5. T-Mobile 5G Home Internet
    18% Available
    Download Speeds up to:
    *182 Mbps
    • 5G Internet
    *Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    • 5G Internet
    View Plans (844) 918-3658
    18% Available
  • 6. 6. Starry Internet
    20.8% Available
    Download Speeds up to:
    *200 Mbps
    • Fiber
    *Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    • Fiber
    View Plans (888) 231-9403
    20.8% Available
  • 7. 7. Astound Broadband Powered by RCN
    14.9% Available
    Download Speeds up to:
    *1 Gbps
    • Cable
    *Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    • Cable
    View Plans (844) 909-3179
    14.9% Available
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Summary Of Fastest Internet Providers In Dorchester, Massachusetts

Provider Speed Type Time To Download 1 GB Availability
Xfinity 1,200 Mbps Cable 6s 98.9%
Astound Broadband Powered by RCN 1,000 Mbps Cable 8s 14.9%
Starry Internet 200 Mbps Fiber and Fixed Wireless 40s 20.8%
Viasat Internet 100 Mbps Satellite 1m 21s 100.0%
HughesNet 25 Mbps Satellite 5m 27s 100.0%
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet 182 Mbps 5G Internet 45s 18.0%

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Dorchester, MA

1.1% of consumers in Dorchester

900 People Only have access to 1 or fewer wired internet providers available at their address.

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This data is calculated from FCC datasets which providers are legally required to supply twice a year. We further validate this data for accuracy.

Dorchester is the 110th most connected city in Massachusetts ahead of Charlestown, but behind Boston, Roxbury Crossing, Dorchester Center, and Roxbury.

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The “Connected” metric is a citywide average based on FCC data showing the density of broadband options at the census block level.

Approximately 6,000 people in Suffolk County don't have access to any wired internet.

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This statistic is drawn from the population in census blocks not served by at least one wired broadband provider.

Fiber Availability: 75% of people living in Dorchester have residential fiber service available to them.

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Fiber coverage data is sourced from FCC Form 477 filings and cross-validated through BroadbandNow with private datasets and direct provider reporting.

Approximately 99% of Dorchester residents are serviced by multiple wired providers.

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This coverage statistic is based on a mix of FCC and private provider reporting in the past two quarters.

In Suffolk County, approximately 13,000 people do not have access to 25 Mbps wired broadband.

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25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload is the minimum speed for an Internet connection to be classified as “Broadband” by the FCC.

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Last Updated 06/23/2022