Best Internet Providers in Allston, MA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Allston, MA
Allston 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Allston.
Ranks compare Allston with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Allston, MA at a Glance
Allston Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Astound Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Allston ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Allston, MA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Allston 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?
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
- 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 Compares to Places Its Size
Allston's report card score is in the top 15% and its connectivity index is in the top 37%.
| Measure | Allston | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Suffolk County | Massachusetts | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 96.3% | top 23% | 78.0% | 63.8% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,980 Mbps | bottom 38% | 2,010 Mbps | 1,862 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.8 | top 10% | 7.7 | 5.8 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | bottom 11% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 24% | top 12% | 19% | 18% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | top 14% | 95% | 96% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 93% | top 40% | 91% | 93% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 85% | top 20% | 78% | 82% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 93% | top 8% | 82% | 84% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $85,131 | bottom 49% | $102,680 | $118,000 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 30% | top 2% | 20% | 17% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 96.3% of homes in Allston, against 78.0% across Suffolk County and 63.8% across Massachusetts. Households in Allston are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 24% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $85,131 (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
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Allston?
EarthLink Fiber in Allston, MA
Availability:
95.2%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 95.2% of Allston homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 980 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Allston, MA
Availability:
95.2%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 95.2% of Allston homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 980 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in Allston, MA
Availability:
2.6%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 2.6% of Allston homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
XFINITY Fiber in Allston, MA
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 1.4% of Allston homes. Across the city, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Starry Fiber in Allston, MA
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
756 Mbps
Starry offers Fiber service to 1.2% of Allston homes. Across the city, Starry Fiber has speeds up to 756 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 800 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 250, with an average of 237 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Allston?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Allston, MA
Availability:
97.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
93 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.1% of Allston homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 93 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 city.
Starry Fixed Wireless in Allston, MA
Availability:
95.8%
Customer Rating:
(25)
Avg. Download Speed
486 Mbps
Starry offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.8% of Allston homes. Across the city, Starry Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 486 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 250, with an average of 121 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Allston, MA
Availability:
94.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.9% of Allston homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 50 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 8.6 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Allston, MA
Availability:
94.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.9% of Allston homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 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 8.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Allston, MA
Availability:
93.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
698 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.3% of Allston homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 698 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 52 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Allston?
XFINITY Cable in Allston, MA
Availability:
98.8%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,968 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 98.8% of Allston homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,968 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 747 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Allston from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Astound Broadband Cable in Allston, MA
Availability:
96.6%
Customer Rating:
(97)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 96.6% of Allston homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Allston?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Allston, MA.
Internet in Allston by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Allston has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Allston
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Allston
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02134 | 22,954 | 96.5% | 1,980 Mbps | 8.8 | A- | 73/100 |
How Allston Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Allston that have their own pages are all within 4 miles. Among them, Belmont has the most homes with fiber (99.9%) and Cambridge the fewest (11.4%); Allston has 96.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allston (this page) | 23,325 | 96.3% | 1,980 Mbps | 8.8 | A- | 73/100 |
| Boston metro area | 4,941,632 | 78.6% | 1,985 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 79/100 |
| Cambridge | 116,373 | 11.4% | 1,940 Mbps | 6.1 | C | 74/100 |
| Somerville | 84,487 | 15.3% | 1,977 Mbps | 7.6 | C+ | 77/100 |
| Brookline | 52,994 | 44.4% | 1,995 Mbps | 7.4 | B- | 76/100 |
| Jamaica Plain | 50,938 | 92.9% | 2,110 Mbps | 7.3 | B+ | 74/100 |
| Brighton | 48,312 | 94.2% | 1,932 Mbps | 8.3 | B+ | 65/100 |
| Watertown Town | 35,329 | 71.6% | 2,023 Mbps | 7 | B | 75/100 |
| Belmont | 26,443 | 99.9% | 2,222 Mbps | 5.1 | B | 87/100 |
| Chestnut Hill | 18,622 | 52.9% | 2,049 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 91/100 |
| Watertown | 896 | 100.0% | 2,131 Mbps | 5.7 | B+ | 86/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Allston?
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
| 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 Internet Providers
Based on 160 reviews from Massachusetts internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Allston 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 97.1% coverage in Allston.
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 Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Allston, Massachusetts, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Allston Overall | Massachusetts Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starry | (1) | (10) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) |  (5) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (37) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY |  (1) | (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
Based on data reported by Allston ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Allston. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,968 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 Speed | Massachusetts Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starry | (1) | (10) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (5) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (37) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (100) | (2379) | 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?
Of the providers in Allston, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Allston 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 Allston, Massachusetts, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Allston
| ISP / Tech Type | Allston Affordability | Massachusetts Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (5) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (37) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (1) | (10) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (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
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
XFINITY Cable
March 08, 2023 Pl
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 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Allston?
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 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 is AT&T.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Allston, available to 98.8% 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.