8 Best Internet Providers in North Dorchester, Boston, MA

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in North Dorchester, Boston, MA?

AT&T is the best internet provider in North Dorchester based on Boston 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 Dorchester, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. AT&T is an option for 99.63% of the neighborhood.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in North Dorchester

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

Based on 162 reviews from Boston internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for North Dorchester residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.67 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Boston, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 99.7% coverage in North Dorchester.

At a national level, based on 4270 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 North Dorchester?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, 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 North Dorchester

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	EarthLink	2,048 Mbps
	Verizon	2,048 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Astound Broadband	1,500 Mbps
	Starry	1,000 Mbps
	Netafy	600 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

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 XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,048 Mbps in North Dorchester. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,806 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the neighborhood 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 North Dorchester?

Boston customers rate AT&T as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city 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 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 North Dorchester customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in North Dorchester

North Dorchester 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 neighborhood 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 Dorchester below, including the metrics used and how North Dorchester compares to the rest of Boston and nation.

North Dorchester ISP Report Card: A-

	Metric (hover for details)	North Dorchester	Massachusetts	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in North Dorchester that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	99.61%	77.17%	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.	1,900 Mbps	1,929 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 Dorchester.	8.2	6.1	6.8

 

North Dorchester Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	North Dorchester	Massachusetts	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.3	2.6	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.	16%	19%	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.	94%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	89%	93%	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.	81%	83%	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.	81%	85%	76%

North Dorchester ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in North Dorchester is A-, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in North Dorchester is high with a score of 64 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in North Dorchester have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The North Dorchester ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood 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.

89% of North Dorchester households have an internet connection despite having 99.74% availability. 81% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 81% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 81% subscribe to it. A very large amount of North Dorchester 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 Neighborhoods Compare to North Dorchester?

How Much Speed does a North Dorchester Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in North Dorchester is 2.3, which is smaller than the Boston average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. North Dorchester's average household income is $92,221 which is lower than the Boston average of $125,213 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

North Dorchester also has 19% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Boston average of 17%. Additionally, 16% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 19% of residents in Boston who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of North Dorchester has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, North Dorchester households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 84% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 90% 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 Dorchester?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in North Dorchester?

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.

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

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 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 North Dorchester is AT&T.
• EarthLink, HughesNet, Viasat, XFINITY from Comcast, and Verizon has the broadest coverage in North Dorchester, 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 Dorchester compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how North Dorchester 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 Dorchester's A- ISP Report Card and 64 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.