Best Internet Providers in 01970, MA
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in 01970, MA
01970 has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the zip. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in 01970.
Ranks compare 01970 with the 42 Essex County ZIP codes of 1,000 or more people.
The Best Internet in 01970, MA at a Glance
01970 Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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Cable
EarthLink
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Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
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Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this zip are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
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Who is the Best Internet Provider in 01970, MA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in 01970 based on 150 Massachusetts customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in 01970?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in ZIP 01970
How 01970 Compares to the Rest of Essex County
01970's report card score is 30th of 42 and its connectivity index is 36th of 42.
| Measure | 01970 | Rank among Essex County ZIP codes of 1,000 or more people | Salem | Essex County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 19.2% | 30th of 42 | 19.1% | 65.0% | 71.5% | 01904 and 01908 and 1 more (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 1,995 Mbps | 8th of 42 | 1,995 Mbps | 1,923 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | 01908 (2,280 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.2 | 28th of 42 | 5.2 | 5.6 | 7.1 | 01952 (6.9) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | Tied 39th of 42 | 2.2 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 01841 and 01905 (3.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 21% | Tied 14th of 42 | 21% | 16% | 15% | 01945 (34%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | Tied 39th of 42 | 93% | 95% | 96% | 01944 and 01985 (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 90% | 38th of 42 | 90% | 93% | 91% | 01944 (100%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 81% | Tied 30th of 42 | 81% | 83% | 76% | 01985 (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 79% | Tied 35th of 42 | 79% | 82% | 81% | 01985 (98%) |
| Median household income | $94,635 | 33rd of 42 | $94,566 | $114,904 | $93,246 | 01921 ($202,112) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | Tied 12th of 42 | 16% | 15% | 16% | 01984 (39%) |
Fiber reaches 19.2% of homes in 01970, against 19.1% across Salem and 65.0% across Essex County. Households in 01970 are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 21% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $94,635 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in 01970
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in 01970?
EarthLink Fiber in 01970, MA
Availability:
19.2%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 19.2% of 01970 homes. Across the zip, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 980 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in 01970, MA
Availability:
19.2%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 19.2% of 01970 homes. Across the zip, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 980 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in 01970?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in 01970, MA
Availability:
93.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.0% of 01970 homes. Across the zip, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 38 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 6.0 Mbps throughout the zip.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in 01970, MA
Availability:
93.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.0% of 01970 homes. Across the zip, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 38 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 6.0 Mbps throughout the zip.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in 01970, MA
Availability:
92.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.8% of 01970 homes. Across the zip, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 49 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 8.4 Mbps throughout the zip.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in 01970, MA
Availability:
92.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
261 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.3% of 01970 homes. Across the zip, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 261 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 18 Mbps throughout the zip.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in 01970?
XFINITY Cable in 01970, MA
Availability:
97.5%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,995 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 97.5% of 01970 homes. Across the zip, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,995 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 2,000, with an average of 597 Mbps throughout the zip.
Astound Broadband Cable in 01970, MA
Availability:
3.5%
Customer Rating:
(97)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 3.5% of 01970 homes. Across the zip, Astound Broadband Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in 01970?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in 01970, MA.
How 01970 Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 ZIP codes nearest to 01970 that have their own pages are all within 6 miles. Among them, 01945 (Marblehead) has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and 01960 (Peabody) the fewest (5.0%); 01970 has 19.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01970 (this page) | 44,285 | 19.2% | 1,995 Mbps | 5.2 | C | 62/100 |
| 01960 (Peabody) | 54,481 | 5.0% | 1,882 Mbps | 5.6 | C | 66/100 |
| 01902 (Lynn) | 50,179 | 99.5% | 2,216 Mbps | 6.1 | B+ | 61/100 |
| 01915 (Beverly) | 42,614 | 42.0% | 1,714 Mbps | 5.3 | C | 75/100 |
| 01923 (Danvers) | 27,979 | 97.4% | 1,931 Mbps | 6 | B | 76/100 |
| 01905 (Lynn) | 27,640 | 99.7% | 2,180 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 73/100 |
| 01945 (Marblehead) | 20,780 | 100.0% | 1,757 Mbps | 6.4 | B+ | 83/100 |
| 01904 (Lynn) | 20,043 | 100.0% | 2,246 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 84/100 |
| 01907 (Swampscott) | 15,012 | 98.7% | 2,148 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 87/100 |
| 01984 (Wenham) | 4,610 | 75.5% | 1,592 Mbps | 5.1 | C+ | 91/100 |
| 01901 (Lynn) | 3,178 | 79.9% | 2,102 Mbps | 4.2 | C+ | 23/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in 01970?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, XFINITY from Comcast should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in 01970
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| EarthLink | 980 |
| Verizon | 980 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for 01970 Internet Providers
Based on 150 reviews from Massachusetts internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for 01970 residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Massachusetts, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 92.8% coverage in 01970.
At a national level, based on 4725 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all 01970 Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in 01970, Massachusetts, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | 01970 Overall | Massachusetts Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |  (0) |  (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (37) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) |  (5) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (2) | (100) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in 01970
Based on data reported by 01970 ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the zip are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in 01970. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,995 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | 01970 Speed | Massachusetts Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (37) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (2) | (100) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (5) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in 01970?
Of the providers in 01970, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in 01970 where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Massachusetts or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
AT&T is rated 4.50 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.50 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in 01970, Massachusetts, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in 01970
| ISP / Tech Type | 01970 Affordability | Massachusetts Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (5) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (37) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (2) | (100) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Massachusetts
Customer Reviews
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Verizon
November 11, 2026 Verizon is hands down the worst company I’ve ever had to deal with. Their service is shit, the prices are obscene and their customer service couldn’t possibly be more useless than it is
Jen V.
Crossroads Fiber
June 16, 2026 Chicopee fiber has been a god send. The people who came in to install the fiber were very professional. My only complaint was that it took two weeks to get an appointment. The service itself if very reliable. We have yet to have an outage but our connection speeds and coverage areas have been very consistent. Lastly the price point is spot on and I like not having to have cable as we don't use that.
A Lynn, MA Customer
AT&T Fiber
June 05, 2026 A Medfield, MA Customer
XFINITY Cable
May 24, 2026 Morgan R.
Verizon Fiber
May 17, 2026 As a busy mom juggling freelance work and keeping up with two energetic kids, reliable internet is non-negotiable in our Boston home. We've been with Verizon Fios for years, and honestly, it's been a lifesaver. The speed is consistently fantastic, which means smooth video calls for my editing work and no buffering when the kids are streaming their favorite shows. Plus, with some of the "insider tips" I've picked up over time, I feel like we're getting incredible value for the robust service we receive. It just makes life so much easier when you don't have to worry about your internet connection dropping out.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in 01970?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in 01970 is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in 01970 is AT&T.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in 01970, available to 97.5% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.