Best Internet Providers in South End, Boston, MA
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in South End, Boston, MA
South End has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 South End.
Ranks compare South End with the 20 neighborhoods in Boston.
The Best Internet in South End, Boston, MA at a Glance
South End Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Astound Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
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.
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Who is the Best Internet Provider in South End, Boston, MA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in South End 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 South End?
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 South End, Boston
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fiber coverage map
- Netafy - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Astound Broadband - cable coverage map
- Starry - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How South End Compares to the Rest of Boston
South End's report card score is tied 11th of 20 and its connectivity index is tied 9th of 20.
| Measure | South End | Rank among neighborhoods in Boston | Boston | Suffolk County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 90.9% | 12th of 20 | 78.6% | 78.0% | 71.5% | South Dorchester (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 1,847 Mbps | 20th of 20 | 1,985 Mbps | 2,010 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fields Corner (2,260 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 9 | 2nd 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 | 1.9 | 14th of 20 | 2.6 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Mount Bowdoin (3.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 24% | Tied 6th of 20 | 21% | 19% | 15% | Dorchester Heights (31%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | Tied 4th of 20 | 96% | 95% | 96% | Downtown Crossing (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 94% | Tied 4th of 20 | 94% | 91% | 91% | Downtown Crossing (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 85% | 5th of 20 | 84% | 78% | 76% | Downtown Crossing (89%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 88% | 7th of 20 | 86% | 82% | 81% | Dock Square (93%) |
| Median household income | $135,864 | 5th of 20 | $128,866 | $102,680 | $93,246 | Dorchester Heights ($191,686) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | 12th of 20 | 17% | 20% | 16% | Fenway-Kenmore (61%) |
Fiber reaches 90.9% of homes in South End, against 78.6% across Boston and 78.0% across Suffolk County. Households in South End are smaller than the US average (1.9 people against 2.7); 24% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $135,864 (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 South End
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in South End?
EarthLink Fiber in South End, Boston, MA
Availability:
90.6%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,042 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 90.6% of South End homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 1,042 Mbps, with speeds from 980 Mpbs up to 2,300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 880 and as high as 2,300, with an average of 946 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in South End from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Verizon Fiber in South End, Boston, MA
Availability:
90.6%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
1,042 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 90.6% of South End homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 1,042 Mbps, with speeds from 980 Mpbs up to 2,300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 880 and as high as 2,300, with an average of 946 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in South End from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.
XFINITY Fiber in South End, Boston, MA
Availability:
6.0%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
1,419 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 6.0% of South End homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,419 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 481 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. XFINITY Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in South End from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in South End?
Netafy Fixed Wireless in South End, Boston, MA
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
800 Mbps
Netafy offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.6% of South End homes. Across the neighborhood, Netafy Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 800 Mbps, with speeds from 500 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 150 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 598 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in South End, Boston, MA
Availability:
96.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
90 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.6% of South End homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 90 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 18 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in South End, Boston, MA
Availability:
95.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.0% of South End homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 45 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 7.5 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in South End, Boston, MA
Availability:
95.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.0% of South End homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 45 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 7.5 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Starry Fixed Wireless in South End, Boston, MA
Availability:
94.9%
Customer Rating:
(25)
Avg. Download Speed
365 Mbps
Starry offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.9% of South End homes. Across the neighborhood, Starry Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 365 Mbps, with speeds from 300 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 250, with an average of 106 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in South End, Boston, MA
Availability:
86.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
761 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.0% of South End homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 761 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 57 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in South End?
XFINITY Cable in South End, Boston, MA
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,798 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.6% of South End homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,798 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 750 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in South End from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Astound Broadband Cable in South End, Boston, MA
Availability:
39.8%
Customer Rating:
(97)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 39.8% of South End 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 South End?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in South End, Boston, MA.
How South End Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to South End that have their own pages are all within 2 miles. Among them, North Dorchester has the most homes with fiber (99.6%) and Fenway-Kenmore the fewest (49.7%); South End has 90.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South End (this page) | 30,954 | 90.9% | 1,847 Mbps | 9 | B+ | 69/100 |
| Roxbury | 65,415 | 86.7% | 2,093 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 47/100 |
| Fenway-Kenmore | 42,808 | 49.7% | 1,967 Mbps | 8.2 | B- | 61/100 |
| North Dorchester | 27,833 | 99.6% | 2,200 Mbps | 8.3 | A- | 64/100 |
| Back Bay | 25,945 | 83.5% | 1,889 Mbps | 8.5 | B+ | 69/100 |
| Dorchester Heights | 23,400 | 97.8% | 1,885 Mbps | 9.1 | A- | 71/100 |
| Central | 21,469 | 55.1% | 1,919 Mbps | 8.4 | B | 70/100 |
| South Boston | 20,016 | 78.0% | 1,862 Mbps | 8.3 | B | 67/100 |
| Dock Square | 12,799 | 82.7% | 1,878 Mbps | 8.2 | B | 72/100 |
| Nubian Square | 9,535 | 92.0% | 2,171 Mbps | 8.7 | B+ | 51/100 |
| Downtown Crossing | 7,407 | 76.9% | 1,904 Mbps | 8.3 | B | 77/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in South End?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the neighborhood comes from XFINITY from Comcast.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in South End
| EarthLink | 2,300 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 2,300 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| Netafy | 1,000 |
| Starry | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for South End Internet Providers
Based on 160 reviews from Massachusetts internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for South End 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 96.6% coverage in South End.
At a national level, based on 4751 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 South End Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in South End, Massachusetts, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | South End Overall | Massachusetts Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starry | (2) | (10) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband |  (0) |  (5) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (37) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY |  (2) | (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 South End
Based on data reported by South End 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 South End. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,809 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 XFINITY from Comcast. This indicates XFINITY reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | South End Speed | Massachusetts Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XFINITY | (2) | (100) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (2) | (10) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (5) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (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 |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in South End?
Of the providers in South End, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in South End 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 South End, Massachusetts, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in South End
| ISP / Tech Type | South End Affordability | Massachusetts Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starry | (2) | (10) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (5) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (37) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY |  (2) | (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 Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Massachusetts
Customer Reviews
A Boston, MA Customer
XFINITY Cable
December 22, 2024 Carolyn D
Starry Fixed Wireless
July 05, 2024 My internet speeds feel much slower than normal this past year and there have been more short-term outages (usually only a few minutes). I feel like I could get faster internet for a lower monthly bill elsewhere. I did appreciate the ease of installation and their customer service is prompt. The low speeds overall though are seriously making reconsider my provider.
A Boston, MA Customer
Starry Fixed Wireless
October 16, 2023 I really like Starry because it was very hassle free and easy to get set up. I scheduled my installation a few weeks before I moved in and he was there on time. I even got a bonus few weeks of free wifi for scheduling my service ahead of time. There are also no hidden fees in their pricing of $40 per month, the price will never go up, and I don't have a minimum term agreement. I've had absolutely no complaints so far and it hasn't gone out yet.
A Boston, MA Customer
XFINITY Cable
March 26, 2023 Overall, I would love for a chance to change internet provider. Every year, the price increases and I am stuck paying more for the same service. Also, every once in a while, the internet stops working for no reason and it takes several hours before the service is restored. Unfortunately for me, Xfinity has a monopoly over my town and I have no access to any other service providers.
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
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Which ISP Should You Choose in South End?
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 South End is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, XFINITY from Comcast may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in South End is AT&T.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, Netafy, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in South End, available to 99.6% 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.