8 Best Internet Providers in East Boston, Boston, MA

Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings

Above are the top 4 providers in East Boston, Boston, MA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in East Boston, Boston, MA?

Astound Broadband is the best internet provider in East Boston based on Boston customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Astound Broadband had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in East Boston, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Astound Broadband is an option for 2.60% of the neighborhood.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in East Boston, Massachusetts, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in East Boston

Local, State, and National Ratings for all East Boston Internet Providers

Based on 162 reviews from Boston internet customers, Astound Broadband is the best internet service provider for East Boston residents. Astound Broadband was rated at an average of 3.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Starry wins for second-place in Boston, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 65.8% coverage in East Boston.

At a national level, based on 4270 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Netafy is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in East Boston?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Astound Broadband. 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 East Boston

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Astound Broadband	1,500 Mbps
	Starry	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	1,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	940 Mbps
	Netafy	600 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in East Boston

Based on data reported by East Boston 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 East Boston. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,861 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the neighborhood rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Astound Broadband. This indicates Astound Broadband reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in East Boston?

Boston customers rate Astound Broadband as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Astound Broadband received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Starry is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s East Boston customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in East Boston, Boston, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in East Boston

East Boston Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the neighborhood and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for East Boston below, including the metrics used and how East Boston compares to the rest of Boston and nation.

East Boston ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	East Boston	Massachusetts	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in East Boston that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	94.50%	77.17%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	1,861 Mbps	1,929 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for East Boston.	8.1	6.1	6.8

 

East Boston Digital Connectivity Index: 72 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	East Boston	Massachusetts	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.6	2.6	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	19%	19%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	96%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	93%	93%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	75%	83%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	76%	85%	76%

East Boston ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in East Boston is B+, which is better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in East Boston is high with a score of 72 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in East Boston have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The East Boston ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

93% of East Boston households have an internet connection despite having 99.45% availability. 75% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 3% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 75% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 76% subscribe to it. A large amount of East Boston residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Neighborhoods Compare to East Boston?

How Much Speed does a East Boston Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in East Boston is 2.6, which is larger than the Boston average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. East Boston's average household income is $98,734 which is about average for the Boston average of $125,213 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

East Boston also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Boston average of 17%. Additionally, 19% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 19% of residents in Boston who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of East Boston has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, East Boston households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 84% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 94% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in East Boston?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in East Boston?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in East Boston?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in East Boston, Boston, MA.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in East Boston?

Which ISP Should You Choose in East 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 East Boston is Astound Broadband.
• The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Astound Broadband may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in East Boston is Astound Broadband.
• XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in East Boston, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does East Boston compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how East Boston stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to East Boston's B+ ISP Report Card and 72 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.