Best Internet Providers in Shirley Center, MA
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Shirley Center, MA
Shirley Center has 6 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Shirley Center.
Ranks compare Shirley Center with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Shirley Center, MA at a Glance
Shirley Center Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
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Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city 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 Shirley Center ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Shirley Center, MA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Shirley Center based on 163 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 Shirley Center?
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 Shirley Center
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Shirley Center Compares to Places Its Size
Shirley Center's report card score is in the bottom 50% and its connectivity index is in the top 16%.
| Measure | Shirley Center | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Middlesex County | Massachusetts | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 77.1% | top 50% | 82.5% | 63.8% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,231 Mbps | top 28% | 2,079 Mbps | 1,862 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.6 | bottom 31% | 6.5 | 5.8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | top 23% | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 19% | top 13% | 24% | 18% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 90% | bottom 23% | 97% | 96% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 89% | top 45% | 95% | 93% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 84% | top 10% | 86% | 82% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 83% | top 24% | 89% | 84% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $124,959 | top 8% | $143,845 | $118,000 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 24% | 17% | 17% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 77.1% of homes in Shirley Center, against 82.5% across Middlesex County and 63.8% across Massachusetts. Households in Shirley Center are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 19% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $124,959 (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 Shirley Center
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Shirley Center?
EarthLink Fiber in Shirley Center, MA
Availability:
77.1%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
2,300 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 77.1% of Shirley Center homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 2,300 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Shirley Center, MA
Availability:
77.1%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
2,300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 77.1% of Shirley Center homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 2,300 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Shirley Center, MA
Availability:
4.8%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 4.8% of Shirley Center homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Shirley Center?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Shirley Center, MA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
69 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Shirley Center homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 69 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Shirley Center, MA
Availability:
38.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
145 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.6% of Shirley Center homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 145 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Shirley Center, MA
Availability:
29.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 29.0% of Shirley Center homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Shirley Center, MA
Availability:
29.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 29.0% of Shirley Center homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Shirley Center?
XFINITY Cable in Shirley Center, MA
Availability:
81.4%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,703 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 81.4% of Shirley Center homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,703 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 394 Mbps throughout the city.
Spectrum Cable in Shirley Center, MA
Availability:
18.6%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 18.6% of Shirley Center homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Shirley Center?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Shirley Center, MA.
Internet in Shirley Center by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Shirley Center
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Shirley Center
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Shirley Center Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Shirley Center that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, Groton has the most homes with fiber (99.5%) and Devens the fewest (0.0%); Shirley Center has 77.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Center (this page) | 1,279 | 77.1% | 2,231 Mbps | 4.6 | C+ | 72/100 |
| Pepperell | 12,066 | 12.8% | 1,081 Mbps | 3.7 | D+ | 83/100 |
| Lunenburg | 11,313 | 40.1% | 1,974 Mbps | 4.8 | C | 80/100 |
| Groton | 9,879 | 99.5% | 2,129 Mbps | 5.9 | B+ | 94/100 |
| Ayer | 8,295 | 2.2% | 1,991 Mbps | 5.1 | C- | 63/100 |
| Shirley | 7,635 | 8.6% | 2,001 Mbps | 2.8 | D+ | 79/100 |
| Townsend | 5,864 | 0.5% | 1,669 Mbps | 3.8 | D+ | 85/100 |
| Harvard | 4,768 | 7.2% | 1,289 Mbps | 4.4 | C- | 92/100 |
| Devens | 1,599 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 1.8 | D | 70/100 |
| Townsend Harbor | 1,462 | 45.8% | 2,135 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 91/100 |
| Harvard Station | 115 | 29.6% | 1,384 Mbps | 5.3 | C | 96/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Shirley Center?
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, EarthLink and Verizon 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 Shirley Center
| EarthLink | 2,300 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 2,300 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
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Customer Ratings for Shirley Center Internet Providers
Based on 163 reviews from Massachusetts internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Shirley Center residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.50 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 100.0% coverage in Shirley Center.
At a national level, based on 6552 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 Shirley Center Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Shirley Center, Massachusetts, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Shirley Center Overall | Massachusetts Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |  (0) |  (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (37) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (18) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) |  (100) | (2379) | 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 Shirley Center
Based on data reported by Shirley Center ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through EarthLink and Verizon. These internet providers offer speeds up to 2,300 Mbps in Shirley Center. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,030 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 | Shirley Center Speed | Massachusetts Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (37) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (100) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (18) | (1949) | 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 Shirley Center?
Of the providers in Shirley Center, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Shirley Center 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 4.50 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.50 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Shirley Center, Massachusetts, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Shirley Center
| ISP / Tech Type | Shirley Center Affordability | Massachusetts Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (37) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (18) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (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
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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.
A Lynn, MA Customer
AT&T Fiber
June 05, 2026 A Medfield, MA Customer
XFINITY Cable
May 24, 2026 Morgan R.
Verizon Fiber
May 17, 2026 As a busy mom juggling freelance work and keeping up with two energetic kids, reliable internet is non-negotiable in our Boston home. We've been with Verizon Fios for years, and honestly, it's been a lifesaver. The speed is consistently fantastic, which means smooth video calls for my editing work and no buffering when the kids are streaming their favorite shows. Plus, with some of the "insider tips" I've picked up over time, I feel like we're getting incredible value for the robust service we receive. It just makes life so much easier when you don't have to worry about your internet connection dropping out.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Shirley Center?
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 Shirley Center is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be EarthLink and Verizon. 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 Shirley Center is AT&T.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Shirley Center, available to 100.0% 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.