8 Best Internet Providers in Suffolk County, MA

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Suffolk County, MA?

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Suffolk County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Suffolk County Internet Providers

Based on 155 reviews from Massachusetts internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Suffolk County residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.67 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Astound Broadband wins for second-place in Massachusetts, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 53.1% coverage in Suffolk County.

At a national level, based on 4587 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Starry is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.21 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Suffolk County?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Suffolk County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	EarthLink	2,300 Mbps
	Verizon	2,300 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Astound Broadband	1,500 Mbps
	Starry	1,000 Mbps
	Netafy	1,000 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Suffolk County

Based on data reported by Suffolk County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Suffolk County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,901 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the county 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 Suffolk County?

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 5.00 out of 5, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Astound Broadband is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Suffolk County customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Suffolk County

Suffolk County 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 county 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 Suffolk County below, including the metrics used and how Suffolk County compares to the rest of Massachusetts and nation.

Suffolk County ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Suffolk County	Massachusetts	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Suffolk County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	78.02%	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.	2,010 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 Suffolk County.	7.7	5.8	7.1

 

Suffolk County Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Suffolk County	Massachusetts	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.4	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.	19%	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.	95%	96%	96%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	91%	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.	78%	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.	81%	83%	77%

Suffolk County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Suffolk County is B, which is much better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Suffolk County is high with a score of 66 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Suffolk County have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

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

91% of Suffolk County households have an internet connection despite having 96.38% availability. 78% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% 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 78% 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 Suffolk County 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 Counties Compare to Suffolk County?

How Much Speed does a Suffolk County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Suffolk County is 2.4, which is smaller than the Massachusetts average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Suffolk County’s average household income is $102,680 which is about average for the Massachusetts average of $118,000 and much higher than the national average of $93,246. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Suffolk County also has 20% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Massachusetts average of 17%. Additionally, 19% 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 Suffolk County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Suffolk County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 84% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Suffolk County?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Suffolk County?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Suffolk County?

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

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Suffolk County?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Suffolk County?

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 Suffolk County is AT&T.
• The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. 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 Suffolk County is AT&T.
• XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Suffolk County, 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 Suffolk County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Suffolk County 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 Suffolk County’s B ISP Report Card and 66 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Suffolk County