Best Internet Providers in North Dorchester, Boston, MA
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in North Dorchester, Boston, MA
North Dorchester has 8 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 Dorchester.
Ranks compare North Dorchester with the 20 neighborhoods in Boston.
The Best Internet in North Dorchester, Boston, MA at a Glance
North Dorchester Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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EarthLink
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Verizon
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T-Mobile Home Internet
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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 Dorchester ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in North Dorchester, Boston, MA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in North Dorchester based on 160 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 North Dorchester?
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 Dorchester, Boston
- 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
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Starry - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Starry - fiber coverage map
How North Dorchester Compares to the Rest of Boston
North Dorchester's report card score is tied 2nd of 20 and its connectivity index is 13th of 20.
| Measure | North Dorchester | Rank among neighborhoods in Boston | Boston | Suffolk County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 99.6% | 3rd of 20 | 78.6% | 78.0% | 71.5% | South Dorchester (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 2,200 Mbps | 5th of 20 | 1,985 Mbps | 2,010 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fields Corner (2,260 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.3 | Tied 9th of 20 | 6.4 | 7.7 | 7.1 | Dorchester Heights (9.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | Tied 8th of 20 | 2.6 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Mount Bowdoin (3.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 16% | Tied 12th of 20 | 21% | 19% | 15% | Dorchester Heights (31%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | Tied 11th of 20 | 96% | 95% | 96% | Downtown Crossing (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 91% | 13th of 20 | 94% | 91% | 91% | Downtown Crossing (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 82% | 9th of 20 | 84% | 78% | 76% | Downtown Crossing (89%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 82% | 11th of 20 | 86% | 82% | 81% | Dock Square (93%) |
| Median household income | $97,212 | 12th of 20 | $128,866 | $102,680 | $93,246 | Dorchester Heights ($191,686) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 19% | 8th of 20 | 17% | 20% | 16% | Fenway-Kenmore (61%) |
Fiber reaches 99.6% of homes in North Dorchester, against 78.6% across Boston and 78.0% across Suffolk County. Households in North Dorchester are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 16% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $97,212 (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 Dorchester
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in North Dorchester?
EarthLink Fiber in North Dorchester, Boston, MA
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,847 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 99.6% of North Dorchester homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 1,847 Mbps, with speeds from 30 Mpbs up to 2,300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 2,300, with an average of 1,829 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in North Dorchester from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Verizon Fiber in North Dorchester, Boston, MA
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
1,847 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 99.6% of North Dorchester homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 1,847 Mbps, with speeds from 30 Mpbs up to 2,300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 2,300, with an average of 1,829 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in North Dorchester from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.
XFINITY Fiber in North Dorchester, Boston, MA
Availability:
8.1%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
1,696 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 8.1% of North Dorchester homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,696 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 805 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. XFINITY Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in North Dorchester from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Starry Fiber in North Dorchester, Boston, MA
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Starry offers Fiber service to 1.2% of North Dorchester homes. Across the neighborhood, Starry Fiber has speeds up to 300 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in North Dorchester?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in North Dorchester, Boston, MA
Availability:
99.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
89 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.5% of North Dorchester homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 89 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 17 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Netafy Fixed Wireless in North Dorchester, Boston, MA
Availability:
98.1%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
573 Mbps
Netafy offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.1% of North Dorchester homes. Across the neighborhood, Netafy Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 573 Mbps, with speeds from 150 Mpbs up to 600 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 150 and as high as 150, with an average of 150 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in North Dorchester, Boston, MA
Availability:
97.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.0% of North Dorchester homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 52 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 9.1 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in North Dorchester, Boston, MA
Availability:
97.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.0% of North Dorchester homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 52 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 9.1 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in North Dorchester, Boston, MA
Availability:
82.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
430 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.3% of North Dorchester homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 430 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 31 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Starry Fixed Wireless in North Dorchester, Boston, MA
Availability:
21.2%
Customer Rating:
(25)
Avg. Download Speed
313 Mbps
Starry offers Fixed Wireless service to 21.2% of North Dorchester homes. Across the neighborhood, Starry Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 313 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 800 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 250, with an average of 101 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in North Dorchester?
XFINITY Cable in North Dorchester, Boston, MA
Availability:
99.7%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,796 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.7% of North Dorchester homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,796 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 871 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in North Dorchester from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Astound Broadband Cable in North Dorchester, Boston, MA
Availability:
22.8%
Customer Rating:
(97)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 22.8% of North Dorchester homes. Across the neighborhood, 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 North Dorchester?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in North Dorchester, Boston, MA.
How North Dorchester Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to North Dorchester that have their own pages are all within 2 miles. Among them, South Dorchester has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and South Boston the fewest (78.0%); North Dorchester has 99.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dorchester (this page) | 27,833 | 99.6% | 2,200 Mbps | 8.3 | A- | 64/100 |
| Roxbury | 65,415 | 86.7% | 2,093 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 47/100 |
| South Dorchester | 42,855 | 100.0% | 2,230 Mbps | 7.7 | A- | 71/100 |
| South End | 30,954 | 90.9% | 1,847 Mbps | 9 | B+ | 69/100 |
| Dorchester Heights | 23,400 | 97.8% | 1,885 Mbps | 9.1 | A- | 71/100 |
| South Boston | 20,016 | 78.0% | 1,862 Mbps | 8.3 | B | 67/100 |
| Dorchester Center | 12,950 | 98.5% | 2,224 Mbps | 7.2 | A- | 66/100 |
| Mount Bowdoin | 12,761 | 99.3% | 2,243 Mbps | 8.3 | A- | 63/100 |
| Nubian Square | 9,535 | 92.0% | 2,171 Mbps | 8.7 | B+ | 51/100 |
| Fields Corner | 6,917 | 99.9% | 2,260 Mbps | 8.4 | A | 61/100 |
| Neponset | 3,704 | 95.9% | 2,170 Mbps | 7.5 | B+ | 79/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in North Dorchester?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the neighborhood comes from Verizon.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in North Dorchester
| EarthLink | 2,300 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 2,300 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| Starry | 800 |
| Netafy | 600 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for North Dorchester Internet Providers
Based on 160 reviews from Massachusetts internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for North Dorchester 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 3.01 out of 5 stars and 99.7% coverage in North Dorchester.
At a national level, based on 4751 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 North Dorchester Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in North Dorchester, Massachusetts, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | North Dorchester Overall | Massachusetts Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) |  (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (2) | (37) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) |  (5) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (0) | (10) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | 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 North Dorchester
Based on data reported by North Dorchester ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Verizon. The company offers speeds up to 2,300 Mbps in North Dorchester. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,867 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers 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.
| ISP / Tech Type | North Dorchester Speed | Massachusetts Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (2) | (37) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (5) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (0) | (10) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | 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 |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in North Dorchester?
Of the providers in North Dorchester, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in North Dorchester 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 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. XFINITY from Comcast is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.72 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in North Dorchester, Massachusetts, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in North Dorchester
| ISP / Tech Type | North Dorchester Affordability | Massachusetts Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (5) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (0) | (10) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (100) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (2) | (37) | (816) | 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
Elton L
Verizon Fiber
November 29, 2025 The internet from the Verizon gigabit plan is great for the most part. The speed is consistent on a day to day basis. However, I do notice some spikes in the internet around the early morning time at 5am-6am. Price wise, I wish my plan was cheaper. I am paying close to $100 for only internet. I am locked into a 5 year price guarantee plan which is awesome in my opinion. Overall, I am satisfied with the service, but hopefully it is cheaper in the distant future.
JT
AT&T DSL
February 03, 2023 I actually love my internet service provider. My service has been extremely quality and consistent. Any issues are easy and simple to address. They pick up my calls quickly and answer my email fast. Overall, the service has been wonderful.
A Boston, MA Customer
Verizon Fiber
January 22, 2023 The cost of using my service is quite low. I've received excellent pricing offers on a number of occasions, which is really impressive. I also appreciate how quick it is. My internet is very quick, which makes using it much simpler.
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 Dorchester?
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 Dorchester is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Verizon. 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 North Dorchester is AT&T.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, Verizon, HughesNet, and EarthLink has the broadest coverage in North Dorchester, available to 99.7% 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.