Best Internet Providers in North Brookline, Brookline, MA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in North Brookline, Brookline, MA
North Brookline 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 neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in North Brookline.
The Best Internet in North Brookline, Brookline, MA at a Glance
North Brookline Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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Cable
Astound Broadband
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Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood 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 North Brookline ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in North Brookline, Brookline, MA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in North Brookline 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 North Brookline?
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 North Brookline, Brookline
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Astound Broadband - cable coverage map
- Starry - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Astound Broadband - fiber coverage map
How North Brookline Compares to the Rest of Brookline
Fiber reaches 9.9% of homes in North Brookline, against 44.4% across Brookline and 78.9% across Norfolk County. Households in North Brookline are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 21% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $139,452 (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 North Brookline
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in North Brookline?
EarthLink Fiber in North Brookline, Brookline, MA
Availability:
8.6%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 8.6% of North Brookline homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 980 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in North Brookline, Brookline, MA
Availability:
8.6%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 8.6% of North Brookline homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 980 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in North Brookline, Brookline, MA
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 1.4% of North Brookline homes. Across the neighborhood, Astound Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in North Brookline?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in North Brookline, Brookline, MA
Availability:
99.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
97 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.4% of North Brookline homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 97 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 neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in North Brookline, Brookline, MA
Availability:
97.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.8% of North Brookline homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 29 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 3.8 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in North Brookline, Brookline, MA
Availability:
97.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.8% of North Brookline homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 29 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 3.8 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Starry Fixed Wireless in North Brookline, Brookline, MA
Availability:
86.4%
Customer Rating:
(25)
Avg. Download Speed
475 Mbps
Starry offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.4% of North Brookline homes. Across the neighborhood, Starry Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 475 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 500, with an average of 156 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in North Brookline, Brookline, MA
Availability:
77.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
342 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.8% of North Brookline homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 342 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 26 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in North Brookline?
XFINITY Cable in North Brookline, Brookline, MA
Availability:
99.4%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.4% of North Brookline homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 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 865 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Astound Broadband Cable in North Brookline, Brookline, MA
Availability:
99.4%
Customer Rating:
(97)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 99.4% of North Brookline homes. Across the neighborhood, Astound Broadband Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in North Brookline?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in North Brookline, Brookline, MA.
How North Brookline Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to North Brookline that have their own pages are all within 2 miles. Among them, Allston-Brighton (Brighton) has the most homes with fiber (85.1%) and Riverside (Cambridge) the fewest (0.0%); North Brookline has 9.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Brookline (this page) | 7,392 | 9.9% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.8 | C+ | 67/100 |
| Allston-Brighton (Brighton) | 71,075 | 85.1% | 1,945 Mbps | 8.3 | B+ | 69/100 |
| Fenway-Kenmore (Boston) | 42,808 | 49.7% | 1,967 Mbps | 8.2 | B- | 61/100 |
| Cambridgeport (Cambridge) | 13,165 | 3.0% | 1,944 Mbps | 5.9 | C | 77/100 |
| Riverside (Cambridge) | 10,936 | 0.0% | 1,992 Mbps | 5.8 | C- | 69/100 |
| Washington Square | 10,680 | 78.0% | 1,975 Mbps | 7.5 | B | 76/100 |
| Mid-Cambridge (Cambridge) | 10,561 | 3.6% | 1,941 Mbps | 6.1 | C | 75/100 |
| Brookline Village Commercial District | 9,083 | 43.1% | 2,000 Mbps | 7.6 | B- | 83/100 |
| Coolidge Corner | 8,594 | 51.9% | 2,000 Mbps | 7.8 | B- | 71/100 |
| Area IV (Cambridge) | 7,280 | 2.4% | 1,958 Mbps | 6.3 | C | 76/100 |
| Brookline Village | 5,791 | 69.8% | 2,000 Mbps | 8.1 | B | 75/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in North Brookline?
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, 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 Brookline
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| Starry | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| EarthLink | 980 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for North Brookline Internet Providers
Based on 160 reviews from Massachusetts internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for North Brookline residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. XFINITY from Comcast wins for second-place in Massachusetts, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 99.4% coverage in North Brookline.
At a national level, based on 4750 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 North Brookline Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in North Brookline, Massachusetts, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | North Brookline Overall | Massachusetts Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starry | (1) | (10) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) |  (100) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (0) |  (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (37) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband |  (1) | (5) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in North Brookline
Based on data reported by North Brookline ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in North Brookline. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 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 | North Brookline Speed | Massachusetts Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starry | (1) | (10) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (100) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (37) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (1) | (5) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in North Brookline?
Of the providers in North Brookline, customers rate Starry the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in North Brookline 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.
Starry is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.50 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in North Brookline, Massachusetts, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in North Brookline
| ISP / Tech Type | North Brookline Affordability | Massachusetts Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starry |  (1) | (10) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (37) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (1) | (5) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (100) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Massachusetts
Customer Reviews
Jordan L
Astound Broadband Cable
January 31, 2026 When I first signed up for RCN/Astound, I was generally satisfied. I felt that it was easy to set up, the pricing was good for the area, and speed was good. After a few years though, I think the service and quality has gone down. The internet would go down at random times or be so slow we had to use our phones for hotspots. I’m currently in the process of moving and needed to speak to a representative. I was on hold for an hour at a time before I had to hang up to take care of something else. When I finally got a hold of someone it was not very helpful. I’m glad that where I’m moving has more internet options because I’ve become very disappointed with RCN/Astound in the last 1.5 years.
A Brookline, MA Customer
Starry Fixed Wireless
April 09, 2025 I am very satisfied with the price which is a flat rate of $40/mo and no price increases like with other ISPs I have used. I find Starry's pricing policy to be a rare boon when companies like Comcast will sneakily raise your prices. In terms of the internet service, the speeds are very good. The only issue I have is sometimes the connection will drop for a few minutes, especially during bad weather. Overall I am very satisfied with Starry and it is probably the second best internet I have had after Fios. Fios was faster and more stable but in terms of price Starry is the cheapest internet I have had, so it is hard to complain too much.
A Brookline, MA Customer
XFINITY Cable
March 07, 2023 Pl
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.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in North Brookline?
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 Brookline 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 Brookline is Starry.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in North Brookline, available to 99.4% 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.