Best Internet Providers in Boston, MA
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Boston, MA
Boston has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Boston.
Ranks compare Boston with the 60 US metropolitan cities (1,000,000+ people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Boston, MA at a Glance
Boston Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Astound Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
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 Boston ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Boston, MA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Boston based on 161 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 Boston?
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 Boston
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fiber coverage map
- Astound Broadband - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Fidium - fiber coverage map
- Netafy - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Starry - fixed wireless coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Breezeline - cable coverage map
- Breezeline - fiber coverage map
- Fidium - dsl coverage map
How Boston Compares to Places Its Size
Boston's report card score is tied 52nd of 60 and its connectivity index is tied 15th of 60.
| Measure | Boston | Rank among US metropolitan cities (1,000,000+ people) | Suffolk County | Massachusetts | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 78.6% | 27th of 60 | 78.0% | 63.8% | 71.5% | Bronx, NY (98.1%) |
| Average top speed | 1,985 Mbps | 58th of 60 | 2,010 Mbps | 1,862 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Salt Lake City, UT (7,550 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.4 | Tied 43rd of 60 | 7.7 | 5.8 | 7.1 | San Jose, CA (10.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | Tied 25th of 60 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Riverside, CA (3.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 21% | Tied 10th of 60 | 19% | 18% | 15% | Austin, TX (27%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | Tied 31st of 60 | 95% | 96% | 96% | Austin, TX and Dallas, TX and 8 more (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 94% | Tied 10th of 60 | 91% | 93% | 91% | San Jose, CA (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 84% | Tied 2nd of 60 | 78% | 82% | 76% | San Jose, CA (85%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 86% | Tied 14th of 60 | 82% | 84% | 81% | San Jose, CA and Washington, DC (90%) |
| Median household income | $128,866 | 4th of 60 | $102,680 | $118,000 | $93,246 | San Jose, CA ($168,376) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | Tied 5th of 60 | 20% | 17% | 16% | Fresno, CA (20%) |
Fiber reaches 78.6% of homes in Boston, against 78.0% across Suffolk County and 63.8% across Massachusetts. Households in Boston are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 21% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $128,866 (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 Boston
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Boston?
EarthLink Fiber in Boston, MA
Availability:
69.1%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,434 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 69.1% of Boston homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 1,434 Mbps, with speeds from 30 Mpbs up to 2,300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 2,300, with an average of 1,369 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Boston from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Verizon Fiber in Boston, MA
Availability:
69.1%
Customer Rating:
(452)
Avg. Download Speed
1,434 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 69.1% of Boston homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 1,434 Mbps, with speeds from 30 Mpbs up to 2,300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 2,300, with an average of 1,369 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Boston from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.
Fidium Fiber in Boston, MA
Availability:
6.9%
Customer Rating:
(67)
Avg. Download Speed
1,930 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers Fiber service to 6.9% of Boston homes. Across the city, Fidium Fiber has speeds up to 1,930 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Fidium Fiber. Fidium Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Boston from Fidium in terms of customer satisfaction.
XFINITY Fiber in Boston, MA
Availability:
2.2%
Customer Rating:
(298)
Avg. Download Speed
1,536 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 2.2% of Boston homes. Across the city, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,536 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 543 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Boston from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Breezeline Fiber in Boston, MA
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Breezeline offers Fiber service to 1.9% of Boston homes. Across the city, Breezeline Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Boston?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Boston, MA
Availability:
93.1%
Customer Rating:
(341)
Avg. Download Speed
74 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.1% of Boston homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 74 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Boston, MA
Availability:
78.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.2% of Boston homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 37 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 5.8 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Boston, MA
Availability:
78.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.2% of Boston homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 37 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 5.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Boston, MA
Availability:
60.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
313 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.6% of Boston homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 313 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 23 Mbps throughout the city.
Netafy Fixed Wireless in Boston, MA
Availability:
17.7%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
426 Mbps
Netafy offers Fixed Wireless service to 17.7% of Boston homes. Across the city, Netafy Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 426 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 165 Mbps throughout the city.
Starry Fixed Wireless in Boston, MA
Availability:
14.2%
Customer Rating:
(25)
Avg. Download Speed
379 Mbps
Starry offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.2% of Boston homes. Across the city, Starry Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 379 Mbps, with speeds from 100 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 1,000, with an average of 113 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Boston?
XFINITY Cable in Boston, MA
Availability:
96.8%
Customer Rating:
(2074)
Avg. Download Speed
1,878 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 96.8% of Boston homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,878 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 639 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Boston from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Astound Broadband Cable in Boston, MA
Availability:
25.6%
Customer Rating:
(96)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 25.6% of Boston homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Breezeline Cable in Boston, MA
Availability:
2.2%
Customer Rating:
(62)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Breezeline offers Cable service to 2.2% of Boston homes. Across the city, Breezeline Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Boston?
Fidium DSL in Boston, MA
Availability:
5.5%
Customer Rating:
(18)
Avg. Download Speed
17 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 5.5% of Boston homes. Across the city, Fidium DSL has speeds up to 17 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 40, with an average of 2.8 Mbps throughout the city. Fidium DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Boston from Fidium in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Boston by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 49.7% of homes in Fenway-Kenmore to 100.0% in South Dorchester; by ZIP code, from 59.6% in 02114 to 99.5% in 02124. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Boston
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roxbury | 65,415 | 86.7% | 2,093 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 47/100 |
| South Dorchester | 42,855 | 100.0% | 2,230 Mbps | 7.7 | A- | 71/100 |
| Fenway-Kenmore | 42,808 | 49.7% | 1,967 Mbps | 8.2 | B- | 61/100 |
| South End | 30,954 | 90.9% | 1,847 Mbps | 9 | B+ | 69/100 |
| North Dorchester | 27,833 | 99.6% | 2,200 Mbps | 8.3 | A- | 64/100 |
| East Boston | 27,758 | 94.5% | 1,948 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 73/100 |
| Back Bay | 25,945 | 83.5% | 1,889 Mbps | 8.5 | B+ | 69/100 |
| Dorchester Heights | 23,400 | 97.8% | 1,885 Mbps | 9.1 | A- | 71/100 |
| Central | 21,469 | 55.1% | 1,919 Mbps | 8.4 | B | 70/100 |
| South Boston | 20,016 | 78.0% | 1,862 Mbps | 8.3 | B | 67/100 |
| Dorchester Center | 12,950 | 98.5% | 2,224 Mbps | 7.2 | A- | 66/100 |
| Dock Square | 12,799 | 82.7% | 1,878 Mbps | 8.2 | B | 72/100 |
| Mount Bowdoin | 12,761 | 99.3% | 2,243 Mbps | 8.3 | A- | 63/100 |
| Nubian Square | 9,535 | 92.0% | 2,171 Mbps | 8.7 | B+ | 51/100 |
| Day Square | 9,131 | 94.8% | 1,930 Mbps | 8.6 | B+ | 70/100 |
| Gove Street | 7,413 | 96.5% | 1,937 Mbps | 8.4 | B+ | 54/100 |
| Downtown Crossing | 7,407 | 76.9% | 1,904 Mbps | 8.3 | B | 77/100 |
| Fields Corner | 6,917 | 99.9% | 2,260 Mbps | 8.4 | A | 61/100 |
| Waterfront | 4,206 | 72.4% | 1,855 Mbps | 8.3 | B | 54/100 |
| Neponset | 3,704 | 95.9% | 2,170 Mbps | 7.5 | B+ | 79/100 |
ZIP codes in Boston
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02124 | 46,450 | 99.5% | 2,229 Mbps | 7.4 | A- | 74/100 |
| 02128 | 40,086 | 97.2% | 1,945 Mbps | 8.4 | A- | 68/100 |
| 02127 | 37,939 | 91.7% | 1,868 Mbps | 8.8 | B+ | 66/100 |
| 02125 | 33,307 | 99.5% | 2,203 Mbps | 8.2 | A- | 65/100 |
| 02115 | 32,085 | 53.5% | 1,836 Mbps | 7.8 | B- | 47/100 |
| 02121 | 31,445 | 99.5% | 2,224 Mbps | 7.9 | A- | 57/100 |
| 02118 | 30,374 | 87.3% | 1,917 Mbps | 8.9 | B+ | 65/100 |
| 02215 | 26,652 | 52.0% | 1,958 Mbps | 8 | B- | 69/100 |
| 02119 | 26,518 | 99.0% | 2,168 Mbps | 8 | A- | 53/100 |
| 02116 | 24,043 | 79.7% | 1,837 Mbps | 8.7 | B | 64/100 |
| 02122 | 23,532 | 99.3% | 2,231 Mbps | 8 | A- | 64/100 |
| 02114 | 14,561 | 59.6% | 1,954 Mbps | 8.2 | B | 78/100 |
| 02111 | 9,728 | 62.6% | 1,899 Mbps | 8.6 | B | 74/100 |
| 02113 | 7,247 | 94.5% | 1,961 Mbps | 8.5 | B+ | 65/100 |
| 02210 | 5,808 | 65.9% | 1,908 Mbps | 8.3 | B | 78/100 |
| 02109 | 4,012 | 77.1% | 1,596 Mbps | 8.2 | B | 72/100 |
| 02108 | 3,914 | 71.7% | 1,873 Mbps | 8.6 | B | 77/100 |
| 02110 | 2,746 | 93.3% | 1,845 Mbps | 8.4 | B+ | 79/100 |
| 02163 | 1,367 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 5 | C- | 57/100 |
| 02199 | 914 | 0.0% | 1,544 Mbps | 5.1 | D+ | 76/100 |
| 02201 | 241 | 100.0% | 1,500 Mbps | 8 | A- | 69/100 |
How Boston Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Boston that have their own pages are all within 5 miles. Among them, Mattapan has the most homes with fiber (99.7%) and Cambridge the fewest (11.4%); Boston has 78.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston metro area (this page) | 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 |
| Chelsea | 40,809 | 29.9% | 2,005 Mbps | 6 | C+ | 55/100 |
| Mattapan | 35,137 | 99.7% | 2,142 Mbps | 7.3 | A- | 70/100 |
| Roslindale | 29,669 | 98.8% | 2,020 Mbps | 7.2 | A- | 76/100 |
| Allston | 23,325 | 96.3% | 1,980 Mbps | 8.8 | A- | 73/100 |
| Charlestown | 19,245 | 75.6% | 1,765 Mbps | 8.1 | B | 72/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Boston?
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 Boston
| Verizon | 2,300 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 2,300 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Fidium Fiber | 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| Netafy | 1,000 |
| Starry | 1,000 |
| Breezeline | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Boston Internet Providers
Based on 161 reviews from Massachusetts internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Boston 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 93.1% coverage in Boston.
At a national level, based on 4897 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.01 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Boston Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Boston, Massachusetts, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Boston Overall | Massachusetts Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (2) |  (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (6) | (10) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband |  (0) | (5) | (120) | View Plans | ||
| Breezeline | (0) |  (1) | (67) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (5) | (37) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY |  (8) | (100) | (2374) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (0) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Netafy | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Boston
Based on data reported by Boston 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 Boston. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,878 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 | Boston Speed | Massachusetts Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starry | (6) | (10) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (5) | (37) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (5) | (120) | View Plans | ||
| Breezeline | (0) | (1) | (67) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (8) | (100) | (2374) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (0) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Netafy | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Boston?
Of the providers in Boston, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Boston 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 Boston, Massachusetts, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Boston
| ISP / Tech Type | Boston Affordability | Massachusetts Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (2) | (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (6) | (10) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (5) | (120) | View Plans | ||
| Breezeline | (0) | (1) | (67) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (5) | (37) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (8) | (100) | (2374) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (0) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Netafy | (0) | (0) | (1) | 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
XFINITY Fiber
February 27, 2026 Xfinity is the only internet provider that we really have access to in my area with high speed internet. This makes it really difficult to have any leverage in switching providers or comparing options. The internet service often experiences interruptions and issues. I also think the customer service is quite poor and difficult to get in contact and communicate with. Overall, I don't find it to be worth the price and wish there were other options in my area.
Elton L
Verizon Fiber
November 29, 2025 The internet from the Verizon gigabit plan is great for the most part. The speed is consistent on a day to day basis. However, I do notice some spikes in the internet around the early morning time at 5am-6am. Price wise, I wish my plan was cheaper. I am paying close to $100 for only internet. I am locked into a 5 year price guarantee plan which is awesome in my opinion. Overall, I am satisfied with the service, but hopefully it is cheaper in the distant future.
A Boston, MA Customer
XFINITY Cable
August 29, 2025 They are basically a monopoly around where I live and so not really a choice given for whom to go with or what prices you are willing to pay. They are decent in terms of price I pay $60/month and have good internet speed for streaming multiple things, download and upload speeds are good and do not typically have any issues, also allows for large file downloads or playing video games online without issues. Just did a speed test and got 274.9 Mbps download, 0.09 Mbps upload, and Latency: 15 ms. Also with a VPN i still get good speeds when I turn it on too. Could've gone higher tier plan but I think this exceeds my current needs. They do have more frequent outages to do repairs etc than I would like and it is typically in the morning and I am up and normally work from home during the day, would rather these fixes happen at like 5am so I am not affected by it. Hard to really compare them with other providers since there arent really other choices though.
A Boston, MA Customer
Starry Fixed Wireless
July 22, 2025 Starry is a fairly small company, only present in a small handful of cities and with limited availability in those respective cities, but is establishing itself as a good alternative to the most popular and often default internet service providers. I live in a building with 4 different options for service providers so I was able to make an informed decision about which service provider I used, so I was pleased with Starry as a reasonably priced option. I was somewhat unsatisfied that the fine print of my agreement was that my first year was a discounted rate (very common in the internet service industry) but the price is still pretty good for fast speeds and reliable service. My partner and I can both be connected to our remote desktops for work, streaming or watching videos/movies, and taking videos calls with very few hiccups. Only intense weather has caused dropouts in the service but that has happened only twice in two years of using the service.
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.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Boston?
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 Boston 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 Boston is AT&T.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Boston, available to 97.1% 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.