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Internet Providers in East Boston, Massachusetts

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Home Internet in East Boston, MA

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    225 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 11.8%
  • 2. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 81.5%
  • 3. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
    Availability: 81.4%
    East Boston speed tests confirm high speeds for Verizon
  • 4. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 99.9%
    East Boston speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 5. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. Starry Internet
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless, Fiber
    Availability: 33.7%
  • 8. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 68.4%

Best Internet Providers in East Boston, MA

In East Boston, Massachusetts, Xfinity ranks as the leading internet provider. It offers a cable connection with a maximum download speed of 2 Gbps. This speed supports streaming, gaming, and multiple-user households. Xfinity reaches 99.90% of East Boston and provides fast speeds at competitive pricing starting at $30 per month. Nearly every resident can benefit from its extensive coverage and high-speed service.

EarthLink Fiber stands out as another notable provider, delivering fiber internet with speeds of up to 940 Mbps. Although it covers only 81.50% of the area, EarthLink ensures a reliable and high-speed connection, ideal for heavy users, remote work, and HD streaming. Its pricing begins at $54.95 per month, reflecting the premium nature of its fiber connection. Fiber availability in East Boston is at 100%, making EarthLink an appealing choice wherever it reaches. Together, Xfinity’s broad reach and EarthLink’s high-speed fiber create a strong internet landscape in East Boston.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Always ON
68.38%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • AT&T
  • EarthLink
  • Verizon
  • Viasat
  • Hughesnet
  • Starry Internet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Xfinity
99.86%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in East Boston, MA

Provider Connection Types in East Boston, MA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in East Boston, MA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
16.21%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
99.86%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
80.31%

List of Internet Providers in East Boston, MA

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T 5G Internet 225 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber 940 Mbps
Verizon Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet 940 Mbps
Xfinity Cable, Fiber 2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Starry Internet Fixed Wireless, Fiber 500 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in East Boston, MA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet Air $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 225 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
EarthLink Fiber $54.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Verizon $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
Viasat Internet $119.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Starry Internet $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 500 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless, Fiber
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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