6 Best Internet Providers in Northborough, MA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Northborough, 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 Northborough, MA?

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Northborough

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Northborough Internet Providers

Based on 60 reviews from Massachusetts internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Northborough 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 94.6% coverage in Northborough.

At a national level, based on 4008 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 Northborough?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Northborough

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	SELCO	1,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	980 Mbps
	EarthLink	980 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Northborough

Based on data reported by Northborough ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through SELCO and Spectrum. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Northborough. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, 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 Northborough?

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 Northborough customers with an average price rating of 4.50 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Northborough

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

Northborough ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Northborough	Massachusetts	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Northborough that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	99.93%	63.77%	71.53%
	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.	1,007 Mbps	1,969 Mbps	3,583 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Northborough.	5.9	5.8	7.1

 

Northborough Digital Connectivity Index: 90 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Northborough	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.	23%	18%	15%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	99%	96%	96%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	98%	93%	91%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	94%	82%	76%
	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.	94%	83%	77%

Northborough ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Northborough is B, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Northborough is high with a score of 90 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Northborough have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Northborough 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.

98% of Northborough households have an internet connection despite having 99.93% availability. 94% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 1% 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 94% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 94% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Northborough 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 Northborough?

How Much Speed does a Northborough Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Northborough is 2.6, which is larger than the Massachusetts average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Northborough’s average household income is $162,708 which is much higher than the Massachusetts average of $118,000 and much higher than the national average of $93,246. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Northborough also has 17% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Massachusetts average of 17%. Additionally, 23% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 18% of residents in Massachusetts who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Northborough has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Northborough households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 96% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 95% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Northborough?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Northborough?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Northborough?

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

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Northborough?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Northborough?

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 Northborough is AT&T.
• The fastest internet provider should be SELCO and Spectrum. 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 Northborough is AT&T.
• Spectrum, EarthLink, Verizon, HughesNet, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Northborough, 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 Northborough compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Northborough 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 Northborough’s B ISP Report Card and 90 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

Customer Reviews

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