Internet providers in Massachusetts

Compare plans from different Massachusetts providers to find the best fit for your home.

Find Massachusetts internet providers by city

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. 

Massachusetts residents have six primary internet providers to choose from, including regional and nationwide providers. Click on any of the MA cities below to find and compare internet providers in those locations.

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Massachusetts internet provider comparison

Use the chart below to compare the top six Massachusetts internet providers by price, speed and availability. Call now 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 01/10/23.

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Massachusetts internet at a glance

Internet service providers in Massachusetts offer a variety of speeds, prices and internet 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.

Most widely-available providers in Massachusetts

  • T-Mobile: 92.5% coverage. T-Mobile has one 5G home internet plan with no price hikes or hidden fees.
  • Xfinity: 83% coverage. Xfinity has a wide range of plans available in the Northeastern, Central/Southern and Western regions of the country.
  • Verizon: 68% coverage. Verizon has two 5G home internet plans and a fiber-optic network.

Fastest internet in Massachusetts 

These providers offer high internet speeds, depending on your location:

  • Xfinity: Cable network with speeds up to 3,000 Mbps
  • Verizon: 5G and fiber-optic network with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
  • Astound Broadband: Cable and fiber-optic network with speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
  • Spectrum: Cable network with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps

Cheapest internet in Massachusetts

  • Astound Broadband: $19.99/mo.* for up to 110 Mbps
  • Xfinity: $30.00/mo.* for up to 75 Mbps

*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 16/10/23.

Quality of internet access in Massachusetts

The entire state of Massachusetts has access to the minimum recommended broadband speed, but less than 10% of the state has access to gigabit speeds:

  • Residents with broadband access (speeds at or over 25/3 Mbps): 100%
  • Residents with access to gigabit speeds (at or over 1000/100 Mbps): 7%
  • Average download speed in Massachusetts: 134 Mbps

Sources: FCC coverage maps and data, internal speed test results and provider websites. 

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