Best Internet Providers in Medford, MA
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Medford, MA
Medford 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 Medford.
Ranks compare Medford with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Medford, MA at a Glance
Medford Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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EarthLink
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Verizon
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Starry
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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 Medford ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Medford, MA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Medford 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 Medford?
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 Medford
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Netafy - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Starry - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Astound Broadband - cable coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Starry - fiber coverage map
How Medford Compares to Places Its Size
Medford's report card score is tied 182nd of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 314th of 749.
| Measure | Medford | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | Middlesex County | Massachusetts | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 95.5% | Tied 126th of 749 | 82.5% | 63.8% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 2,212 Mbps | Tied 604th of 749 | 2,079 Mbps | 1,862 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.8 | Tied 312th of 749 | 6.5 | 5.8 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | Tied 561st of 749 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 27% | Tied 68th of 749 | 24% | 18% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | Tied 431st of 749 | 97% | 96% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 94% | Tied 267th of 749 | 95% | 93% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 84% | Tied 193rd of 749 | 86% | 82% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 87% | Tied 268th of 749 | 89% | 84% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $141,891 | 80th of 749 | $143,845 | $118,000 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | Tied 214th of 749 | 17% | 17% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 95.5% of homes in Medford, against 82.5% across Middlesex County and 63.8% across Massachusetts. Households in Medford are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 27% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $141,891 (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 Medford
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Medford?
EarthLink Fiber in Medford, MA
Availability:
95.0%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
2,070 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 95.0% of Medford homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 2,070 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 2,052 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Medford from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Verizon Fiber in Medford, MA
Availability:
95.0%
Customer Rating:
(452)
Avg. Download Speed
2,070 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 95.0% of Medford homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 2,070 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 2,052 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Medford from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.
XFINITY Fiber in Medford, MA
Availability:
4.2%
Customer Rating:
(298)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 4.2% of Medford homes. Across the city, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Starry Fiber in Medford, MA
Availability:
2.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
454 Mbps
Starry offers Fiber service to 2.7% of Medford homes. Across the city, Starry Fiber has speeds up to 454 Mbps, with speeds from 200 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 151 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Medford?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Medford, MA
Availability:
96.3%
Customer Rating:
(341)
Avg. Download Speed
88 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.3% of Medford homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 88 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
Netafy Fixed Wireless in Medford, MA
Availability:
94.7%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
529 Mbps
Netafy offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.7% of Medford homes. Across the city, Netafy Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 529 Mbps, with speeds from 150 Mpbs up to 630 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 106 and as high as 150, with an average of 120 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Medford, MA
Availability:
87.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.6% of Medford homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 43 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 7.0 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Medford, MA
Availability:
87.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.6% of Medford homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 43 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 7.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Medford, MA
Availability:
58.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
531 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 58.6% of Medford homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 531 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 39 Mbps throughout the city.
Starry Fixed Wireless in Medford, MA
Availability:
31.4%
Customer Rating:
(25)
Avg. Download Speed
370 Mbps
Starry offers Fixed Wireless service to 31.4% of Medford homes. Across the city, Starry Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 370 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 103 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Medford?
XFINITY Cable in Medford, MA
Availability:
96.9%
Customer Rating:
(2074)
Avg. Download Speed
1,868 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 96.9% of Medford homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,868 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 554 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Medford from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Astound Broadband Cable in Medford, MA
Availability:
3.4%
Customer Rating:
(96)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 3.4% of Medford 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 Medford?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Medford, MA.
Internet in Medford by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Medford has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Medford
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Medford
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02155 | 61,119 | 92.6% | 2,208 Mbps | 7.8 | B+ | 78/100 |
How Medford Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Medford that have their own pages are all within 4 miles. Among them, Melrose has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Cambridge the fewest (11.4%); Medford has 95.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medford (this page) | 58,045 | 95.5% | 2,212 Mbps | 7.8 | B+ | 76/100 |
| 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 |
| Everett | 49,192 | 98.6% | 2,222 Mbps | 8.4 | A- | 72/100 |
| Arlington | 46,272 | 99.3% | 2,247 Mbps | 7.4 | A- | 82/100 |
| Melrose | 29,817 | 100.0% | 2,176 Mbps | 6.9 | A- | 80/100 |
| Belmont | 26,443 | 99.9% | 2,222 Mbps | 5.1 | B | 87/100 |
| Winchester | 22,970 | 99.9% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.2 | B | 91/100 |
| Charlestown | 19,245 | 75.6% | 1,765 Mbps | 8.1 | B | 72/100 |
| Watertown | 896 | 100.0% | 2,131 Mbps | 5.7 | B+ | 86/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Medford?
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, EarthLink 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 Medford
| 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 Medford Internet Providers
Based on 160 reviews from Massachusetts internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Medford 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 96.3% coverage in Medford.
At a national level, based on 4742 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 Medford Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Medford, Massachusetts, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Medford Overall | Massachusetts Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) |  (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (0) | (10) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (37) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) |  (5) | (120) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (100) | (2374) | 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 Medford
Based on data reported by Medford ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through EarthLink. The company offers speeds up to 2,300 Mbps in Medford. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,053 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 | Medford Speed | Massachusetts Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starry | (0) | (10) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (37) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (100) | (2374) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (5) | (120) | 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 Medford?
Of the providers in Medford, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Medford 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 Medford, Massachusetts, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Medford
| ISP / Tech Type | Medford Affordability | Massachusetts Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (0) | (10) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (5) | (120) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (37) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (100) | (2374) | 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
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.
Tara W.
XFINITY Cable
May 17, 2026 Currently the only provider in my area is Xfinity. The rates are incredibly high but because they are the only provider, customers have no options.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Medford?
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 Medford is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be EarthLink. 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 Medford is AT&T.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Medford, available to 96.9% 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.