Best Internet Providers in South Essex, MA
All 3 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in South Essex, MA
South Essex has 3 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in South Essex.
Ranks compare South Essex with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in South Essex, MA at a Glance
South Essex Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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 South Essex ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in South Essex, MA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in South Essex based on Massachusetts customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in South Essex, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 100.00% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in South Essex?
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 Essex
How South Essex Compares to Places Its Size
South Essex's report card score is in the bottom 18% and its connectivity index is in the top 2%.
| Measure | South Essex | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Essex County | Massachusetts | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 65.0% | 63.8% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,200 Mbps | top 32% | 1,923 Mbps | 1,862 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3 | bottom 31% | 5.6 | 5.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 29% | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 25% | top 5% | 16% | 18% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | top 10% | 95% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 100% | top 1% | 93% | 93% | 91% | Tied with 369 other places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 89% | top 2% | 83% | 82% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 93% | top 3% | 82% | 84% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $143,963 | top 2% | $114,904 | $118,000 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 9% | bottom 29% | 15% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in South Essex, against 65.0% across Essex County and 63.8% across Massachusetts. Households in South Essex are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 25% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $143,963 (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 Essex
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in South Essex?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in South Essex, MA.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in South Essex?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in South Essex, MA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of South Essex homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in South Essex, MA
Availability:
97.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.4% of South Essex homes. Across the city, Verizon 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 South Essex?
XFINITY Cable in South Essex, MA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 100.0% of South Essex homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in South Essex?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in South Essex, MA.
Internet in South Essex by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in South Essex
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in South Essex
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How South Essex Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to South Essex that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, South Hamilton has the most homes with fiber (99.7%) and Manchester the fewest (0.0%); South Essex has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Essex (this page) | 117 | 0.0% | 1,200 Mbps | 3 | D | 87/100 |
| Beverly | 42,441 | 41.8% | 1,712 Mbps | 5.3 | C | 76/100 |
| Gloucester | 29,729 | 2.0% | 1,898 Mbps | 4.6 | C- | 60/100 |
| Ipswich | 13,105 | 99.4% | 1,855 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 81/100 |
| South Hamilton | 7,512 | 99.7% | 1,755 Mbps | 5.3 | B | 91/100 |
| Rockport | 6,992 | 0.0% | 1,972 Mbps | 4.6 | D+ | 68/100 |
| Wenham | 4,849 | 76.7% | 1,668 Mbps | 5.1 | C+ | 92/100 |
| Manchester | 4,735 | 0.0% | 1,632 Mbps | 4.6 | D+ | 87/100 |
| Essex | 3,520 | 10.2% | 1,658 Mbps | 4.3 | C- | 88/100 |
| Manchester-By-The-Sea | 841 | 21.5% | 1,362 Mbps | 5.4 | C | 88/100 |
| Little Neck | 118 | 59.3% | 1,390 Mbps | 5.4 | C | 80/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in South Essex?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. 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 South Essex
| XFINITY from Comcast | 1,200 |
|---|---|
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
| Verizon | 25 |
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Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in South Essex. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for South Essex Internet Providers
Based on 141 reviews from Massachusetts internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for South Essex residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Massachusetts, with 3.76 out of 5 stars and 97.4% coverage in South Essex.
At a national level, based on 3537 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 South Essex Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in South Essex, Massachusetts, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | South Essex Overall | Massachusetts Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) |  (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (37) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) |  (100) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in South Essex
Based on data reported by South Essex ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 1,200 Mbps in South Essex. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,200 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 T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | South Essex Speed | Massachusetts Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (37) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (100) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in South Essex?
Of the providers in South Essex, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in South Essex 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.50 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.24 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in South Essex, Massachusetts, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in South Essex
| ISP / Tech Type | South Essex Affordability | Massachusetts Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (37) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (100) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Massachusetts
Customer Reviews
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.
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 South Essex?
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 Essex is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in South Essex is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in South Essex, 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.