Internet Providers in Boston, MA

Over 9,547 people in Boston found the best Internet Provider in the last 30 days.

#1

EarthLink Fiber

96.24% availability
EarthLink Fiber logo

Connection Types:

Fiber Internet and DSL Internet
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.

#2

Verizon

68.75% availability
Verizon logo
Speed up to:

1 Gbps

User Review:

(2718)

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

#3

Verizon Fios Fiber

68% availability
Verizon Fios Fiber logo

Connection Types:

Fiber Internet
Speed up to:

2 Gbps

User Review:

(2976)

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

#4

Xfinity

87.9% availability

Connection Types:

Cable Internet, Television and Phone
Speed up to:

1 Gbps

User Review:

(2645)

Comcast customers get access to millions of WiFi hotspots nationwide!

#5

Viasat

63.73% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite Internet and Phone
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.

#6

RCN

42.07% availability
Speed up to:

155 Mbps

User Review:

(2629)

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

#7

HughesNet

58.03% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite Internet and Phone
Speed up to:

100 Mbps

User Review:

(2869)

*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

#1

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


Compare Boston, MA Internet Providers Ranked by Fastest Speed


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

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

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.

  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. RCN - 155 Mbps - Fiber Internet, Cable Internet, Television and Phone
  5. FairPoint Communications - 50 Mbps - Fiber Internet, Cable Internet, DSL Internet, Copper Internet and Fixed Wireless Internet
  6. Cyberonic - 11 Mbps - Fiber Internet, Cable Internet, DSL Internet, Copper Internet and Fixed Wireless Internet
  7. Access Media 3 - 10 Mbps - Fiber Internet, Cable Internet, DSL Internet and Copper Internet
  8. Birch Communications - 1 Mbps - Fiber Internet, DSL Internet, Copper Internet and Fixed Wireless Internet
  9. Sovernet Communications - 1 Mbps - Fiber Internet, DSL Internet and Copper Internet
  10. Cogent Communications - Fiber Internet and Copper Internet
  11. 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.

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

ProviderMax DownloadMax UploadInternet ConnectionCoverage
1.EarthLink Fiber logoEarthLink FiberView Plans5 Gbps1 GbpsFiber Internet and DSL Internet96.24%
2.Xfinity logoXfinity1 Gbps1 GbpsCable Internet, Television and Phone87.90%
3.Verizon logoVerizon1 Gbps1 GbpsFiber Internet, DSL Internet, Television, Mobile and Phone68.75%
4.Verizon Fios Fiber logoVerizon Fios Fiber2 Gbps940 MbpsFiber Internet68.00%
5.Viasat logoViasatView Plans150 Mbps3 MbpsSatellite Internet and Phone63.73%
6.HughesNet logoHughesNetView Plans100 Mbps5 MbpsSatellite Internet and Phone58.03%
7.Cyberonic logoCyberonic11 Mbps11 MbpsFiber Internet, Cable Internet, DSL Internet, Copper Internet and Fixed Wireless Internet46.75%
8.RCN logoRCNView Plans155 Mbps15 MbpsFiber Internet, Cable Internet, Television and Phone42.07%
9.netBlazr logonetBlazr500 Mbps500 MbpsFixed Wireless Internet17.64%
10.Global Capacity logoGlobal Capacity8 Mbps1 MbpsDSL Internet and Copper Internet4.68%
11.Sovernet Communications logoSovernet Communications1 Mbps1 MbpsFiber Internet, DSL Internet and Copper Internet0.05%
12.FairPoint Communications logoFairPoint Communications50 Mbps10 MbpsFiber Internet, Cable Internet, DSL Internet, Copper Internet and Fixed Wireless Internet0.01%
13.ALTIUS Communications logoALTIUS Communications50 Mbps50 MbpsFixed Wireless Internet0.01%
14.Birch Communications logoBirch Communications1 Mbps~Fiber Internet, DSL Internet, Copper Internet and Fixed Wireless Internet0.01%
15.Access Media 3 logoAccess Media 310 Mbps10 MbpsFiber Internet, Cable Internet, DSL Internet and Copper Internet~
16.Cogent Communications logoCogent Communications~~Fiber Internet and Copper Internet~
17.Level 3 Communications logoLevel 3 Communications~~Fiber Internet, DSL Internet and Copper Internet~
18.USAi.net logoUSAi.net~~Fixed Wireless Internet~
19.T-Mobile logoT-Mobile~~Fixed Wireless Internet and Mobile~

Free wireless internet access points in Boston, MA

Boston Public Library
700 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 536-5400