Best Internet Providers in Melrose, MA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Melrose, MA
Melrose has 7 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 Melrose.
Ranks compare Melrose 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 Melrose, MA at a Glance
Melrose Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
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 Melrose ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Melrose, MA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Melrose based on 150 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 Melrose?
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 Melrose
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Netafy - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - 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
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
How Melrose Compares to Places Its Size
Melrose's report card score is in the top 15% and its connectivity index is in the top 30%.
| Measure | Melrose | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | Middlesex County | Massachusetts | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 82.5% | 63.8% | 71.5% | Tied with 24 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,176 Mbps | bottom 31% | 2,079 Mbps | 1,862 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.9 | bottom 44% | 6.5 | 5.8 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 27% | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 30% | top 5% | 24% | 18% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | bottom 47% | 97% | 96% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 95% | top 24% | 95% | 93% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 89% | top 6% | 86% | 82% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 90% | top 20% | 89% | 84% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $144,670 | top 12% | $143,845 | $118,000 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | bottom 38% | 17% | 17% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Melrose, against 82.5% across Middlesex County and 63.8% across Massachusetts. Households in Melrose are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 30% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $144,670 (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 Melrose
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Melrose?
EarthLink Fiber in Melrose, MA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
2,042 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Melrose homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 2,042 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 2,023 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Melrose from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Verizon Fiber in Melrose, MA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
2,042 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Melrose homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 2,042 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 2,023 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Melrose from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.
XFINITY Fiber in Melrose, MA
Availability:
2.0%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 2.0% of Melrose homes. Across the city, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Melrose?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Melrose, MA
Availability:
99.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
94 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.2% of Melrose homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 94 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Melrose, MA
Availability:
86.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.7% of Melrose homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 34 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 5.0 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Melrose, MA
Availability:
86.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.7% of Melrose homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 34 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 5.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Netafy Fixed Wireless in Melrose, MA
Availability:
74.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
479 Mbps
Netafy offers Fixed Wireless service to 74.0% of Melrose homes. Across the city, Netafy Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 479 Mbps, with speeds from 476 Mpbs up to 520 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 107 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Melrose, MA
Availability:
35.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
685 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 35.6% of Melrose homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 685 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 52 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Melrose?
XFINITY Cable in Melrose, MA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,688 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 100.0% of Melrose homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,688 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 232 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Melrose from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Astound Broadband Cable in Melrose, MA
Availability:
7.3%
Customer Rating:
(97)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 7.3% of Melrose 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 Melrose?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Melrose, MA.
Internet in Melrose by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Melrose has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Melrose
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Melrose
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02176 | 29,817 | 100.0% | 2,176 Mbps | 6.9 | A- | 80/100 |
How Melrose Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Melrose that have their own pages are all within 5 miles. Among them, Winchester has the most homes with fiber (99.9%) and Revere the fewest (12.4%); Melrose has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose (this page) | 29,817 | 100.0% | 2,176 Mbps | 6.9 | A- | 80/100 |
| 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 |
| Chelsea | 40,809 | 29.9% | 2,005 Mbps | 6 | C+ | 55/100 |
| Saugus | 29,547 | 17.3% | 1,964 Mbps | 4.5 | C- | 76/100 |
| Wakefield | 26,089 | 97.9% | 2,010 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 78/100 |
| Stoneham | 23,244 | 97.7% | 2,035 Mbps | 7 | B+ | 79/100 |
| Winchester | 22,970 | 99.9% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.2 | B | 91/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Melrose?
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, Verizon 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 Melrose
| EarthLink | 2,300 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 2,300 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| Netafy | 520 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
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Customer Ratings for Melrose Internet Providers
Based on 150 reviews from Massachusetts internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Melrose 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 99.2% coverage in Melrose.
At a national level, based on 4726 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Melrose Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Melrose, Massachusetts, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Melrose Overall | Massachusetts Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |  (0) |  (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (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 Melrose
Based on data reported by Melrose ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Verizon. The company offers speeds up to 2,300 Mbps in Melrose. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,043 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 | Melrose Speed | Massachusetts Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (1) | (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 Melrose?
Of the providers in Melrose, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Melrose 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 Melrose, Massachusetts, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Melrose
| ISP / Tech Type | Melrose Affordability | Massachusetts Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (5) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (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 Melrose?
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 Melrose is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Verizon. 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 Melrose is AT&T.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, Verizon, HughesNet, and EarthLink has the broadest coverage in Melrose, available to 100.0% 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.