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Top 10 Internet Service Providers in Boston, MA

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1. EarthLink

56.1% Available
Download speeds up to:
940 Mbps Fiber
Prices Starting At 54.95/mo
View Plans 866-671-3918
56.1% Available

2. Verizon

68.4% Available
Download speeds up to:
940 Mbps Fiber
Prices Starting At 34.99/mo
View Plans TEXT MY OPTIONS 866-498-5878
68.4% Available

3. Xfinity

99.7% Available
Download speeds up to:
2 Gbps Cable
Prices Starting At 30.00/mo
View Plans TEXT MY OPTIONS 844-982-3173
99.7% Available

4. Viasat

99.9% Available
Download speeds up to:
150 Mbps Satellite
Prices Starting At 119.99/mo
View Plans TEXT MY OPTIONS 844-983-3105
99.9% Available

5. T-Mobile Home Internet

66% Available
Download speeds from:
72 - 245 Mbps 5G Internet
Prices Starting At 50.00/mo *
*With AutoPay, taxes and fees included.
View Plans 844-914-2347
66% Available

6. HughesNet

100% Available
Download speeds up to:
100 Mbps Satellite
Prices Starting At 49.99/mo
View Plans TEXT MY OPTIONS 855-958-4319
100% Available

7. XNET WiFi

66% Available
Download speeds from:
25 - 150 Mbps Fixed Wireless
Prices Starting At 85.00/mo
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66% Available

8. RCN

42.7% Available
Download speeds up to:
1.5 Gbps Cable
Prices Starting At 20.00/mo *
*Includes autopay/e-bill discount. | RCN prices their plans regionally. We do our best to collect these regions and zip codes, but always verify pricing via phone or online in your specific zip code.
View Plans 844-950-3109
42.7% Available

9. Starlink

100% Available
Download speeds from:
50 - 220 Mbps Satellite
Prices Starting At 120.00/mo
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100% Available

10. Verizon

11.4% Available
Download speeds up to:
1 Gbps 5G Internet
Prices Starting At 50.00/mo
View Plans TEXT MY OPTIONS 866-498-5878
11.4% Available

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Internet Service Providers in Boston, Massachusetts

If you’re looking for internet in Boston, start your search by focusing on one of the town’s fiber internet options. Verizon offers fiber service with coverage in the city. You can get speeds up to 1 Gbps, which is great for streaming, gaming, or working from home. EarthLink Fiber is another option, covering 56% of the city with speeds up to 940 Mbps and plans starting at $54.95 per month.

Cable internet is another strong choice in Boston. Xfinity is the most widely available option, covering almost the entire city (99.7%). With speeds up to 2 Gbps and plans starting at $30 per month, it’s a solid pick for most households. RCN Telecom Services’ Astound Broadband is also available in some areas, with coverage around 42.6% and speeds up to 1.5 Gbps. Astound Broadband plans start at $20 per month.

If you prefer wireless options, Verizon also offers 5G home internet with good coverage and fast speeds, perfect for those who don’t want wired service.

An Overview of Internet Providers in Boston By Connection

Provider Connection Download speeds up to Availability
Xfinity Cable 2 Gbps 100%
Norwood Light Broadband Cable 400 Mbps 1%
RCN Cable 1.5 Gbps 43%
Verizon Fiber 2.3 Gbps 68%
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps 100%
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 100%
EarthLink Fiber 5 Gbps 56%
Starry Internet Fixed Wireless 1 Gbps 4%
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps 100%
T-Mobile Home Internet 5G Internet 245 Mbps 66%
Verizon 5G Internet 1 Gbps 11%
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 150 Mbps 66%
Provider Connection Download speeds up to Availability
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps 100%
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps 100%
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 100%
Xfinity Cable 2 Gbps 100%
Verizon Fiber 940 Mbps 68%
T-Mobile Home Internet 5G Internet 100 Mbps 66%
RCN Cable 1.5 Gbps 43%
Verizon 5G Internet 1 Gbps 11%

Fastest Boston Internet Providers

Connection Type

Internet Providers

Download Speeds Up To

Upload Speeds Up To

Availability

Fiber
(Covering 57% of Boston)

Verizon Fios

940 Mbps

880 Mbps

68.4%

EarthLink Fiber

940 Mbps

880 Mbps

56%

Cable
(Covering 99.4% of Boston)

Xfinity

2 Gbps

200 Mbps

99.7%

Astound Broadband Powered by RCN

1.5 Gbps

20 Mbps

42.6%

Fixed Wireless
(Covering 76.4% of Boston)

Verizon 5G Home Internet

1 Gbps

75 Mbps

11.4%

T-Mobile 5G Home Internet

33 - 182 Mbps

20 Mbps

66%

Satellite
(Covering 100% of Boston)

Starlink

220 Mbps

25 Mbps

100%

Viasat Internet

150 Mbps

3 Mbps

99.9%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Boston

Compare Internet Providers in Nearby Cities:

Cambridge, Charlestown, Chelsea, Dorchester, Dorchester Center, East Boston, Everett, Roxbury, Roxbury Crossing, Somerville

Average download speed in Boston:

197 Mbps

Based on 248,750 speed tests

Best Internet Provider in Boston

  1. EarthLink - Most Fiber availability
  2. Verizon - Fiber up to 940 Mbps
  3. Xfinity - Fast download speeds in Boston, most internet coverage and most Cable availability
  4. Viasat - Widely available
  5. T-Mobile Home Internet - 5g internet up to 245 Mbps
  6. HughesNet - Another great satellite internet alternative for those who can't get Cable, Fiber, or DSL
  7. XNET WiFi - Fixed wireless up to 150 Mbps
  8. RCN - Cable up to 1500 Mbps
  9. Starlink - Coverage
  10. Verizon - 5g internet up to 1000 Mbps

Fastest Internet Providers in Boston

How Much Speed Do I Need?

25+ Mbps

  • Web Surfing & Email
  • HD Streaming
  • Supports 1-2 Devices
  • Ideal for 1-2 people

100+ Mbps

  • Ultra HD (4K) Streaming
  • Low Lag Online Gaming
  • Supports 3-5 Devices
  • Ideal for 2-6 people

1 Gig

  • Multi 4K HD Streaming
  • No Lag Online Gaming
  • Supports more than 5 Devices
  • Ideal for 6+ people

Popular Zip Codes in Boston, MA:

02108, 02109, 02110, 02111, 02113, 02114, 02115, 02116, 02118, 02127, 02133, 02163, 02199, 02203, 02205, 02210, 02215

Internet Availability by Connection Type in Boston

Internet service providers in Boston use different methods for connecting their customers to the web. Connection types matter, so choose wisely. Fiber is generally the fastest and most reliable option, followed by cable, DSL and 5G home internet.

Fiber - 100%

What is Mbps?

Mbps is the abbreviation for megabits per second, and it also appears written as Mbits/sec. Internet providers use megabits per second to measure speeds. Broadband speeds are 25 Mbps or faster. Learn more about Mbps.

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Free Wireless Internet Access in Boston, MA

Hotspot
700 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02215
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122 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
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41 Berkeley Street
Boston, MA 02116
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1140 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02215
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530 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
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320 Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02115
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1 City Hall Road
Boston, MA 02201
Hotspot
8 The Fenway
Boston, MA 02215
Hotspot
121 Bay State Road
Boston, MA 02215
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111 Cummington Street
Boston, MA 02215

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