10 Best Internet Providers in Middlesex County, MA

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Middlesex County, MA?

Verizon is the best internet provider in Middlesex County based on Massachusetts customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Middlesex County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 90.86% of the county.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Middlesex County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Middlesex County Internet Providers

Based on 179 reviews from Massachusetts internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Middlesex County residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 3.82 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Starry wins for second-place in Massachusetts, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 13.1% coverage in Middlesex County.

At a national level, based on 6008 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 Middlesex County?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. 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 Middlesex County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Verizon	2,048 Mbps
	EarthLink	2,048 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Astound Broadband	1,500 Mbps
	Concord Broadband	1,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Starry	1,000 Mbps
	Netafy	150 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Middlesex County

Based on data reported by Middlesex County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,048 Mbps in Middlesex County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,874 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Middlesex County?

Massachusetts customers rate Starry 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.

Starry received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Middlesex County customers with an average price rating of 3.73 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Middlesex County

Middlesex County 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 county 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 Middlesex County below, including the metrics used and how Middlesex County compares to the rest of Massachusetts and nation.

Middlesex County ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Middlesex County	Massachusetts	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Middlesex County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	80.47%	60.79%	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.	1,894 Mbps	1,986 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 Middlesex County.	6.1	5.6	6.8

 

Middlesex County Digital Connectivity Index: 82 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Middlesex County	Massachusetts	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.5	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.	22%	17%	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.	97%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	94%	92%	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.	85%	82%	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.	88%	83%	76%

Middlesex County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Middlesex County is B, which is much better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Middlesex County is high with a score of 82 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Middlesex County have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Middlesex County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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 Middlesex County households have an internet connection despite having 97.56% availability. 85% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 3% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 85% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 88% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Middlesex County 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 Counties Compare to Middlesex County?

How Much Speed does a Middlesex County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Middlesex County is 2.5, which is larger than the Massachusetts average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Middlesex County's average household income is $139,602 which is much higher than the Massachusetts average of $114,796 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.

Middlesex County also has 17% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Massachusetts average of 16%. Additionally, 22% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 17% of residents in Massachusetts who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Middlesex County has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Middlesex County households are more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 91% 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 Middlesex County?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Middlesex County?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Middlesex County?

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

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Middlesex County?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Middlesex County?

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 Middlesex County is Verizon.
• The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Middlesex County is Starry.
• HughesNet, Viasat, and XFINITY from Comcast has the broadest coverage in Middlesex County, 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 Middlesex County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Middlesex County 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 Middlesex County's B ISP Report Card and 82 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.