5 Best Internet Providers in North Andover, MA

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Above are the top 4 providers in North Andover, 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 North Andover, MA?

AT&T is the best internet provider in North Andover based on Massachusetts customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, AT&T had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in North Andover, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. AT&T is an option for 86.60% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in North Andover

Local, State, and National Ratings for all North Andover Internet Providers

Based on 149 reviews from Massachusetts internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for North Andover 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 89.0% coverage in North Andover.

At a national level, based on 4136 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in North Andover?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, 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, 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 North Andover

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Verizon	2,048 Mbps
	EarthLink	2,048 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in North Andover

Based on data reported by North Andover ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,048 Mbps in North Andover. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,561 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, 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 North Andover?

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 North Andover customers with an average price rating of 4.50 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in North Andover

North Andover 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 North Andover below, including the metrics used and how North Andover compares to the rest of Massachusetts and nation.

North Andover ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	North Andover	Massachusetts	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in North Andover that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	96.90%	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.	1,564 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 North Andover.	6.0	5.6	6.8

 

North Andover Digital Connectivity Index: 85 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	North Andover	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.	2.6	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.	19%	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.	95%	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.	88%	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.	91%	83%	76%

North Andover ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in North Andover is B, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in North Andover is high with a score of 85 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in North Andover have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.

The North Andover 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.

95% of North Andover households have an internet connection despite having 96.93% availability. 88% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 2% 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 88% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 91% subscribe to it. A very large amount of North Andover 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 North Andover?

How Much Speed does a North Andover Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in North Andover is 2.6, which is larger than the Massachusetts average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. North Andover's average household income is $146,576 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.

North Andover also has 19% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Massachusetts average of 16%. Additionally, 19% 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 North Andover has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, North Andover households are more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 90% 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 North Andover?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in North Andover?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in North Andover?

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

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in North Andover?

Which ISP Should You Choose in North Andover?

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 North Andover is AT&T.
• The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. 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 North Andover is AT&T.
• XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, HughesNet, and EarthLink has the broadest coverage in North Andover, 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 North Andover compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how North Andover 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 North Andover's B ISP Report Card and 85 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.