Best Internet Providers in Allston-Brighton, Brighton, MA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Allston-Brighton, Brighton, MA
Allston-Brighton has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Allston-Brighton.
The Best Internet in Allston-Brighton, Brighton, MA at a Glance
Allston-Brighton Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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Fiber
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Astound Broadband
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Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
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Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood 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 Allston-Brighton, Brighton, MA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Allston-Brighton based on 160 Massachusetts customer reviews, and Starry 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 Allston-Brighton?
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 Allston-Brighton, Brighton
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Astound Broadband - cable coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Starry - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Astound Broadband - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- Starry - fiber coverage map
How Allston-Brighton Compares to the Rest of Brighton
Fiber reaches 85.1% of homes in Allston-Brighton, against 94.2% across Brighton and 78.0% across Suffolk County. Households in Allston-Brighton are smaller than the US average (2.0 people against 2.7); 22% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $91,542 (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 Allston-Brighton
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Allston-Brighton?
EarthLink Fiber in Allston-Brighton, Brighton, MA
Availability:
84.7%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 84.7% of Allston-Brighton homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 980 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Allston-Brighton, Brighton, MA
Availability:
84.7%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 84.7% of Allston-Brighton homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 980 Mbps
Starry Fiber in Allston-Brighton, Brighton, MA
Availability:
3.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
524 Mbps
Starry offers Fiber service to 3.0% of Allston-Brighton homes. Across the neighborhood, Starry Fiber has speeds up to 524 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 500, with an average of 212 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Astound Broadband Fiber in Allston-Brighton, Brighton, MA
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 1.7% of Allston-Brighton homes. Across the neighborhood, Astound Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
XFINITY Fiber in Allston-Brighton, Brighton, MA
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
1,529 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 1.2% of Allston-Brighton homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,529 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 250, with an average of 123 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. XFINITY Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Allston-Brighton from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Allston-Brighton?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Allston-Brighton, Brighton, MA
Availability:
90.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
92 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.3% of Allston-Brighton homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 92 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 18 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Allston-Brighton, Brighton, MA
Availability:
87.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.3% of Allston-Brighton homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 54 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 9.6 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Allston-Brighton, Brighton, MA
Availability:
87.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.3% of Allston-Brighton homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 54 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 9.6 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Starry Fixed Wireless in Allston-Brighton, Brighton, MA
Availability:
76.8%
Customer Rating:
(25)
Avg. Download Speed
471 Mbps
Starry offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.8% of Allston-Brighton homes. Across the neighborhood, Starry Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 471 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 250, with an average of 116 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Allston-Brighton, Brighton, MA
Availability:
76.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
676 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.1% of Allston-Brighton homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 676 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 50 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Allston-Brighton?
XFINITY Cable in Allston-Brighton, Brighton, MA
Availability:
93.2%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,930 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 93.2% of Allston-Brighton homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,930 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 741 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Allston-Brighton from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Astound Broadband Cable in Allston-Brighton, Brighton, MA
Availability:
85.0%
Customer Rating:
(97)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 85.0% of Allston-Brighton homes. Across the neighborhood, Astound Broadband Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Allston-Brighton?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Allston-Brighton, Brighton, MA.
How Allston-Brighton Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Allston-Brighton that have their own pages are all within 2 miles. Among them, Faneuil has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Riverside (Cambridge) the fewest (0.0%); Allston-Brighton has 85.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allston-Brighton (this page) | 71,075 | 85.1% | 1,945 Mbps | 8.3 | B+ | 69/100 |
| Cambridgeport (Cambridge) | 13,165 | 3.0% | 1,944 Mbps | 5.9 | C | 77/100 |
| Riverside (Cambridge) | 10,936 | 0.0% | 1,992 Mbps | 5.8 | C- | 69/100 |
| Washington Square (Brookline) | 10,680 | 78.0% | 1,975 Mbps | 7.5 | B | 76/100 |
| Faneuil | 10,091 | 100.0% | 1,999 Mbps | 8.4 | A- | 72/100 |
| Brookline Village Commercial District (Brookline) | 9,083 | 43.1% | 2,000 Mbps | 7.6 | B- | 83/100 |
| East Watertown (Watertown Town) | 8,741 | 54.8% | 2,043 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 77/100 |
| West Cambridge (Cambridge) | 8,678 | 0.0% | 1,924 Mbps | 5.5 | C- | 80/100 |
| Coolidge Corner (Brookline) | 8,594 | 51.9% | 2,000 Mbps | 7.8 | B- | 71/100 |
| North Brookline (Brookline) | 7,392 | 9.9% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.8 | C+ | 67/100 |
| Brookline Village (Brookline) | 5,791 | 69.8% | 2,000 Mbps | 8.1 | B | 75/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Allston-Brighton?
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 Allston-Brighton
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Starry | 1,000 |
| EarthLink | 980 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Allston-Brighton Internet Providers
Based on 160 reviews from Massachusetts internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Allston-Brighton 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 90.3% coverage in Allston-Brighton.
At a national level, based on 4750 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Starry is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.24 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Allston-Brighton Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Allston-Brighton, Massachusetts, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Allston-Brighton Overall | Massachusetts Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |  (1) |  (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (3) | (10) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband |  (1) |  (5) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (37) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (4) | (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 Allston-Brighton
Based on data reported by Allston-Brighton ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Allston-Brighton. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,930 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 | Allston-Brighton Speed | Massachusetts Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (3) | (10) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (37) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (4) | (100) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (1) | (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 Allston-Brighton?
Of the providers in Allston-Brighton, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Allston-Brighton 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 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much 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 Allston-Brighton, Massachusetts, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Allston-Brighton
| ISP / Tech Type | Allston-Brighton Affordability | Massachusetts Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (3) | (10) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (1) | (5) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (37) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (4) | (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
Jordan L
Astound Broadband Cable
January 31, 2026 When I first signed up for RCN/Astound, I was generally satisfied. I felt that it was easy to set up, the pricing was good for the area, and speed was good. After a few years though, I think the service and quality has gone down. The internet would go down at random times or be so slow we had to use our phones for hotspots. I’m currently in the process of moving and needed to speak to a representative. I was on hold for an hour at a time before I had to hang up to take care of something else. When I finally got a hold of someone it was not very helpful. I’m glad that where I’m moving has more internet options because I’ve become very disappointed with RCN/Astound in the last 1.5 years.
A Boston, MA Customer
Starry Fixed Wireless
June 12, 2025 We are pleased with our service with Starry. Our internet is fast and reliable, and pricing is relatively fair. I really appreciate the features of the mobile app, and that most needed features can be accessed in that manner; including changing network name and passwords. Signup was very easy, and customer service is good. No noticeable lags over our fiber internet at our last apartment.
A Brookline, MA Customer
Starry Fixed Wireless
April 09, 2025 I am very satisfied with the price which is a flat rate of $40/mo and no price increases like with other ISPs I have used. I find Starry's pricing policy to be a rare boon when companies like Comcast will sneakily raise your prices. In terms of the internet service, the speeds are very good. The only issue I have is sometimes the connection will drop for a few minutes, especially during bad weather. Overall I am very satisfied with Starry and it is probably the second best internet I have had after Fios. Fios was faster and more stable but in terms of price Starry is the cheapest internet I have had, so it is hard to complain too much.
A Boston, MA Customer
Starry Fixed Wireless
January 20, 2025 Before I say anything specific about Starry, I do feel good about having a provider that is part of the solution to monopolistic behavior. I’m fortunate to live in an area where there are many competing service providers (Starry, RCN, Astound, Xfinity, etc.). Therefore, my experience with pricing specifically has been rather positive in that the providers often will lower rates in order to attract or keep customers. One time I saw them advertising a lower rate than I was paying, so I just asked the rep if I could pay the lower rate, and he told me that would be easy to set up. However, this only ever lasts for a year, after which it goes back up to $50. In terms of the service itself, it’s been thoroughly serviceable. Every once in a while it’ll stop working, but turning the router off and on again usually fixes it. Only once did we have to actually call Starry because it wasn’t working, and they were able to diagnose and fix the problem remotely fairly easily. I guess with ISPs, the less you think about them the better. Like people will remember negative experiences, but not so much with the opposite when things just work how they’re supposed to. So in the four years I’ve had Starry, I’ve encountered problems perhaps four times. An average of one issue a year feels pretty solid to me!
A Boston, MA Customer
AT&T Fixed Wireless
October 29, 2024 service works great but not in all buildings. I really like how it automatically works abroad. anything less than 5g seems to be almost unusable though, and outages have happened from time to time. Its kind of frustrating when that happens because its hard to tell/
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Allston-Brighton?
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 Allston-Brighton 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 Allston-Brighton is AT&T.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Allston-Brighton, available to 93.2% 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.