Best Internet Providers in Chelsea, MA
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Chelsea, MA
Chelsea has 8 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 Chelsea.
Ranks compare Chelsea with the 1,383 US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Chelsea, MA at a Glance
Chelsea Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Starry
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 Chelsea ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Chelsea, MA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Chelsea 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 Chelsea?
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 Chelsea
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Starry - fixed wireless coverage map
- Netafy - fixed wireless coverage map
- Astound Broadband - cable coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Starry - fiber coverage map
How Chelsea Compares to Places Its Size
Chelsea's report card score is in the bottom 10% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 21%.
| Measure | Chelsea | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | Suffolk County | Massachusetts | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 29.9% | bottom 11% | 78.0% | 63.8% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,005 Mbps | bottom 26% | 2,010 Mbps | 1,862 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6 | bottom 21% | 7.7 | 5.8 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.1 | top 11% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | bottom 46% | 19% | 18% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | bottom 23% | 95% | 96% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 88% | bottom 18% | 91% | 93% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 62% | bottom 6% | 78% | 82% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 67% | bottom 9% | 82% | 84% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $76,871 | bottom 33% | $102,680 | $118,000 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | top 33% | 20% | 17% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 29.9% of homes in Chelsea, against 78.0% across Suffolk County and 63.8% across Massachusetts. Households in Chelsea are larger than the US average (3.1 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $76,871 (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 Chelsea
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Chelsea?
EarthLink Fiber in Chelsea, MA
Availability:
28.0%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,675 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 28.0% of Chelsea homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 1,675 Mbps, with speeds from 980 Mpbs up to 2,300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 880 and as high as 2,300, with an average of 1,627 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Chelsea from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Verizon Fiber in Chelsea, MA
Availability:
28.0%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
1,675 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 28.0% of Chelsea homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 1,675 Mbps, with speeds from 980 Mpbs up to 2,300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 880 and as high as 2,300, with an average of 1,627 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Chelsea from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.
Starry Fiber in Chelsea, MA
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
447 Mbps
Starry offers Fiber service to 1.1% of Chelsea homes. Across the city, Starry Fiber has speeds up to 447 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 100, with an average of 100 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Chelsea?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Chelsea, MA
Availability:
97.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
68 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.9% of Chelsea homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 68 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
Netafy Fixed Wireless in Chelsea, MA
Availability:
80.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
214 Mbps
Netafy offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.8% of Chelsea homes. Across the city, Netafy Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 214 Mbps, with speeds from 150 Mpbs up to 630 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 125 and as high as 150, with an average of 150 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Chelsea, MA
Availability:
72.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
454 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.1% of Chelsea homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 454 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 33 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Chelsea, MA
Availability:
60.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.4% of Chelsea homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 44 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 7.4 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Chelsea, MA
Availability:
60.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.4% of Chelsea homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 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 7.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Starry Fixed Wireless in Chelsea, MA
Availability:
60.4%
Customer Rating:
(25)
Avg. Download Speed
321 Mbps
Starry offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.4% of Chelsea homes. Across the city, Starry Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 321 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 800 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 103 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Chelsea?
XFINITY Cable in Chelsea, MA
Availability:
99.2%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,958 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.2% of Chelsea homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,958 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 576 Mbps throughout the city.
Astound Broadband Cable in Chelsea, MA
Availability:
5.3%
Customer Rating:
(97)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 5.3% of Chelsea homes. Across the city, 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 Chelsea?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Chelsea, MA.
Internet in Chelsea by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Chelsea has 1 neighborhood and 1 ZIP code with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Chelsea
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prattville | 7,599 | 59.6% | 2,072 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 75/100 |
ZIP codes in Chelsea
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02150 | 40,787 | 29.9% | 2,005 Mbps | 6 | C+ | 55/100 |
How Chelsea Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Chelsea that have their own pages are all within 5 miles. Among them, Melrose has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Winthrop Town the fewest (0.4%); Chelsea has 29.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea (this page) | 40,809 | 29.9% | 2,005 Mbps | 6 | C+ | 55/100 |
| 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 |
| Malden | 66,318 | 97.8% | 2,213 Mbps | 7.8 | A- | 78/100 |
| Revere | 61,607 | 12.4% | 1,995 Mbps | 6.9 | C+ | 59/100 |
| Medford | 58,045 | 95.5% | 2,212 Mbps | 7.8 | B+ | 76/100 |
| Everett | 49,192 | 98.6% | 2,222 Mbps | 8.4 | A- | 72/100 |
| Melrose | 29,817 | 100.0% | 2,176 Mbps | 6.9 | A- | 80/100 |
| Winthrop Town | 19,316 | 0.4% | 1,900 Mbps | 5.1 | C- | 66/100 |
| Charlestown | 19,245 | 75.6% | 1,765 Mbps | 8.1 | B | 72/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Chelsea?
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 Chelsea
| Verizon | 2,300 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 2,300 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| Starry | 800 |
| Netafy | 630 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Chelsea Internet Providers
Based on 160 reviews from Massachusetts internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Chelsea 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 97.9% coverage in Chelsea.
At a national level, based on 4751 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 Chelsea Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Chelsea, Massachusetts, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Chelsea Overall | Massachusetts Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) |  (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (0) | (10) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (37) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) |  (5) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (100) | (2379) | 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 Chelsea
Based on data reported by Chelsea 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 Chelsea. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,958 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 | Chelsea Speed | Massachusetts Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starry | (0) | (10) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (37) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (100) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (5) | (122) | 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 Chelsea?
Of the providers in Chelsea, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Chelsea 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 Chelsea, Massachusetts, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Chelsea
| ISP / Tech Type | Chelsea Affordability | Massachusetts Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (0) | (10) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (5) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (37) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (100) | (2379) | 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
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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 Chelsea?
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 Chelsea 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 Chelsea is AT&T.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Chelsea, available to 99.2% 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.