EarthLink Fiber

96.24% availability

Connection Types:

and

Speed up to:

5 Gbps

User Review:

(2728)

Get Started with your EarthLink Internet. Check out all the bells and whistles you get to help you make the most out of your EarthLink experience.

Verizon

68.75% availability

Connection Types:

, , , and

Speed up to:

1 Gbps

User Review:

(2718)

Fios customers get upload speeds as fast as their download speeds.

Verizon Fios Fiber

68% availability

Connection Types:

Speed up to:

2 Gbps

User Review:

(2976)

Compare Verizon Fios Internet Plans with speeds up to 1Gbps starting at $39.99/mo.

Xfinity

87.9% availability

Connection Types:

, and

Speed up to:

1 Gbps

User Review:

(2645)

Comcast customers get access to millions of WiFi hotspots nationwide!

Viasat

63.73% availability

Connection Types:

and

Speed up to:

150 Mbps

User Review:

(2975)

Our mission is to connect the world by making the internet accessible, affordable and secure to everyone, anywhere.

RCN

42.07% availability

Connection Types:

, , and

Speed up to:

155 Mbps

User Review:

(2629)

Award-winning, high-speed internet service with super fast speeds up to 155 Mbps.

HughesNet

58.03% availability

Connection Types:

and

Speed up to:

100 Mbps

User Review:

(2869)

*per month w/ ACH enrollment & 24-month commitment. (full text)

*24-month commitment and early service termination fees apply. Monthly Fee reflects the applied $5 savings for ACH enrollment. Offer may vary by geographic area.

Unlimited Data – With no hard data limits, if you use the data in your plan, speeds will reduce.

Television Only Providers in Boston, MA

#1Dish Network

Dish Network

DISH Network is ranked #1 in customer satisfaction by J.D. Power

Dish Network provides Television in Boston, MA

DISH is ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power for the third year in a row.
2-Year TV Price Guarantee.
Free Google Voice Remote and Smart DVR Included.
Record up to 16 shows at once.
80,000 On Demand Titles.
FREE Standard Professional Installation from a trusted, local expert.

Dish Network television pricing starting at:

$64.99

#2DIRECTV

DIRECTV

DIRECTV has been rated #1 in customer satisfaction over cable for 17 years running.

DIRECTV provides Television in Boston, MA

Best entertainement options for any sports fan over Cable TV, including NFL Sunday Ticket!
Includes local channels
HBO, Showtime, Starz, Cinemax free for first 3 months
Free upgrade to Genie HD-DVR
Free professional installation in up to 4 rooms

DIRECTV television pricing starting at:

$64.99

Best Provider Overall

EarthLink Fiber

Best Provider for Gaming

EarthLink Fiber

Best Provider for Streaming

EarthLink Fiber

Best Provider for Availability

EarthLink Fiber

Boston, MA - Internet Connection and Coverage Map

Boston, MA has a total of 26 internet providers including 11 Fiber Internet providers, 5 Cable Internet providers, 9 DSL Internet providers, 8 Copper Internet providers, 7 Fixed Wireless Internet providers and 2 Satellite Internet providers.

Compare Boston, MA Internet Providers Ranked by Fastest Speed

	Provider	Max Mbps Download	Type
1.	EarthLink Fiber	5 Gbps	Fiber Internet and DSL Internet
2.	Verizon Fios Fiber	2 Gbps	Fiber Internet
3.	Verizon	1 Gbps	Fiber Internet, DSL Internet, Television, Mobile and Phone
4.	Xfinity	1 Gbps	Cable Internet, Television and Phone
5.	RCN	155 Mbps	Fiber Internet, Cable Internet, Television and Phone
6.	Viasat	150 Mbps	Satellite Internet and Phone
7.	HughesNet	100 Mbps	Satellite Internet and Phone

Use the below tables to compare high-speed internet service providers with internet speeds as well as data caps in Boston, Massachusetts

Your Best Internet Service Option By Usage

Best Provider for Overall Usage - EarthLink Fiber
Best Provider for Fast Speeds - EarthLink Fiber
Best Provider for Gaming - EarthLink Fiber
Best Provider for Streaming - EarthLink Fiber
Best Provider for Availability - EarthLink Fiber

Fastest Internet Speeds in Boston, Massachusetts

EarthLink Fiber - 5 Gbps** Fast Download **
Verizon Fios Fiber - 2 Gbps
Verizon - 1 Gbps

Internet Provider Types in Boston, Massachusetts

Fiber Internet - 3.57%
Cable Internet - 39.54%
DSL Internet - 46.64%
Copper Internet - 0.01%
Fixed Wireless Internet - 17.64%
Satellite Internet - 100%

Widest Coverage Providers in Boston, Massachusetts

EarthLink Fiber - 96.24%
Xfinity - 87.9%
Verizon - 68.75%

Below is a list of the Fiber Internet options in Boston, Massachusetts with up to Gigabit connections. Search Fiber-optic internet plans and internet packages.

EarthLink Fiber - 5 Gbps - Fiber Internet and DSL Internet
Verizon Fios Fiber - 2 Gbps - Fiber Internet
Verizon - 1 Gbps - Fiber Internet, DSL Internet, Television, Mobile and Phone
RCN - 155 Mbps - Fiber Internet, Cable Internet, Television and Phone
FairPoint Communications - 50 Mbps - Fiber Internet, Cable Internet, DSL Internet, Copper Internet and Fixed Wireless Internet
Cyberonic - 11 Mbps - Fiber Internet, Cable Internet, DSL Internet, Copper Internet and Fixed Wireless Internet
Access Media 3 - 10 Mbps - Fiber Internet, Cable Internet, DSL Internet and Copper Internet
Birch Communications - 1 Mbps - Fiber Internet, DSL Internet, Copper Internet and Fixed Wireless Internet
Sovernet Communications - 1 Mbps - Fiber Internet, DSL Internet and Copper Internet
Cogent Communications - Fiber Internet and Copper Internet
Level 3 Communications - Fiber Internet, DSL Internet and Copper Internet

Here are the internet providers that have the best availability in Boston, Massachusetts, ranked by quality of service and fast speeds.

EarthLink Fiber - 5 Gbps - Fiber Internet and DSL Internet
Xfinity - 1 Gbps - Cable Internet, Television and Phone
Verizon - 1 Gbps - Fiber Internet, DSL Internet, Television, Mobile and Phone
Verizon Fios Fiber - 2 Gbps - Fiber Internet
Viasat - 150 Mbps - Satellite Internet and Phone
HughesNet - 100 Mbps - Satellite Internet and Phone
RCN - 155 Mbps - Fiber Internet, Cable Internet, Television and Phone

Frequently Asked Questions about Boston, MA

Which provider offers the best internet service in Boston, MA?

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in Boston, MA, with download speeds up to 5 Gbps and pricing starting at $39.95.

How many internet providers provide service in Boston, MA?

There are currently 7 providers that offer internet service in Boston, MA.

What providers offer internet service in Boston, MA.

EarthLink Fiber, Xfinity, Verizon, Verizon Fios Fiber, Viasat, HughesNet and RCN offer internet service in Boston, MA.

What is the cheapest internet provider in Boston, MA?

RCN is the cheapest internet provider in Boston, MA, with pricing starting at $29.99.

What provider has the fastest speeds in Boston, MA?

EarthLink Fiber is the fastest internet provider in Boston, MA, with maximum speeds reaching 5 Gbps.

Compare Internet Providers in Boston, Massachusetts by Coverage Area

	Provider	Max Download	Max Upload	Internet Connection	Coverage
1.	EarthLink FiberView Plans	5 Gbps	1 Gbps	Fiber Internet and DSL Internet	96.24%
2.	Xfinity	1 Gbps	1 Gbps	Cable Internet, Television and Phone	87.90%
3.	Verizon	1 Gbps	1 Gbps	Fiber Internet, DSL Internet, Television, Mobile and Phone	68.75%
4.	Verizon Fios Fiber	2 Gbps	940 Mbps	Fiber Internet	68.00%
5.	ViasatView Plans	150 Mbps	3 Mbps	Satellite Internet and Phone	63.73%
6.	HughesNetView Plans	100 Mbps	5 Mbps	Satellite Internet and Phone	58.03%
7.	Cyberonic	11 Mbps	11 Mbps	Fiber Internet, Cable Internet, DSL Internet, Copper Internet and Fixed Wireless Internet	46.75%
8.	RCNView Plans	155 Mbps	15 Mbps	Fiber Internet, Cable Internet, Television and Phone	42.07%
9.	netBlazr	500 Mbps	500 Mbps	Fixed Wireless Internet	17.64%
10.	Global Capacity	8 Mbps	1 Mbps	DSL Internet and Copper Internet	4.68%
11.	Sovernet Communications	1 Mbps	1 Mbps	Fiber Internet, DSL Internet and Copper Internet	0.05%
12.	FairPoint Communications	50 Mbps	10 Mbps	Fiber Internet, Cable Internet, DSL Internet, Copper Internet and Fixed Wireless Internet	0.01%
13.	ALTIUS Communications	50 Mbps	50 Mbps	Fixed Wireless Internet	0.01%
14.	Birch Communications	1 Mbps	~	Fiber Internet, DSL Internet, Copper Internet and Fixed Wireless Internet	0.01%
15.	Access Media 3	10 Mbps	10 Mbps	Fiber Internet, Cable Internet, DSL Internet and Copper Internet	~
16.	Cogent Communications	~	~	Fiber Internet and Copper Internet	~
17.	Level 3 Communications	~	~	Fiber Internet, DSL Internet and Copper Internet	~
18.	USAi.net	~	~	Fixed Wireless Internet	~
19.	T-Mobile	~	~	Fixed Wireless Internet and Mobile	~