8 Best Internet Providers in Medford, MA

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Medford, MA?

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Medford

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Medford Internet Providers

Based on 155 reviews from Massachusetts internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Medford residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.67 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 4581 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Starry is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.21 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Medford?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Medford

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	EarthLink	2,300 Mbps
	Verizon	2,300 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Astound Broadband	1,500 Mbps
	Starry	800 Mbps
	Netafy	630 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

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 in the city 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.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Medford?

Massachusetts customers rate AT&T as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

AT&T received a local rating of 4.67 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Medford customers with an average price rating of 4.50 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Medford

Medford 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 city 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 Medford below, including the metrics used and how Medford compares to the rest of Massachusetts and nation.

Medford ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Medford	Massachusetts	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Medford that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	95.52%	63.77%	71.53%
	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.	2,212 Mbps	1,969 Mbps	3,583 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Medford.	7.8	5.8	7.1

 

Medford Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Medford	Massachusetts	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.4	2.5	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.	27%	18%	15%
	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%	96%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	94%	93%	91%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	84%	82%	76%
	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.	86%	83%	77%

Medford ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Medford is B+, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Medford is high with a score of 76 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Medford have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Medford ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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.

94% of Medford households have an internet connection despite having 96.88% availability. 84% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 3% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 84% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 86% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Medford 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 Cities Compare to Medford?

How Much Speed does a Medford Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Medford is 2.4, which is smaller than the Massachusetts average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Medford’s average household income is $141,891 which is much higher than the Massachusetts average of $118,000 and much higher than the national average of $93,246. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Medford also has 17% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Massachusetts average of 17%. Additionally, 27% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 18% of residents in Massachusetts who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Medford has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Medford households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 89% 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 Medford?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Medford?

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.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Medford?

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, HughesNet, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Medford, 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 Medford compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Medford 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 Medford’s B+ ISP Report Card and 76 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

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