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Best Internet Providers in Swampscott, MA

All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings

Swampscott has 6 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Swampscott.

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from October 19, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.

What changed
Homes with fiber100.0%Essex County 65.0%top 1%
Average top speed2,147 MbpsEssex County 1,923 Mbpsbottom 45%
Providers66.2 at a typical addressbottom 39%
Homes with internet97%Essex County 93%top 7%
ISP Report CardB+score 75 of 100top 23%
Connectivity index88/100Essex County 76/100top 10%

Ranks compare Swampscott with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.

The Best Internet in Swampscott, MA at a Glance

Top rankedSee the full rankingFirst in our Swampscott ranking by coverage, speed and customer ratings.See plans
FastestEarthLink and VerizonUp to 2,300 Mbps advertised to the FCCCompare speeds
Best ratedAT&TRated 4.50 out of 5 by its customers, available to 90.12% of homesSee plans
Lowest priceSee prices by providerListed prices appear on each provider below.See plans

Swampscott Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings

EarthLink

EarthLink logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(15)

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1-877-418-2092 Price: $39.95 - $109.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Swampscott.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Swampscott residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

100.0%

1,977 Mbps

2,300 Mbps

Fiber: 3.7 of 5 stars

(6)

Fixed Wireless

90.1%

46 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

XFINITY

XFINITY logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(2379)

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1-877-244-3013 Price: $45.00 - $119.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Swampscott.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Swampscott residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Cable

100.0%

1,772 Mbps

2,000 Mbps

Cable: 3.3 of 5 stars

(2077)

Verizon

Verizon logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(816)

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1-833-213-7018 Price: $49.99 - $109.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Swampscott.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Swampscott residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

100.0%

1,977 Mbps

2,300 Mbps

Fiber: 3.9 of 5 stars

(453)

Fixed Wireless

38.3%

175 Mbps

300 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Swampscott.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Swampscott residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

100.0%

72 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

AT&T

AT&T logo

Availability:

90.1%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(1051)

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1-877-610-1219 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Swampscott.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Swampscott residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

90.1%

46 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(205)

Astound Broadband

Astound Broadband logo

Availability:

1.4%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(122)

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1-888-760-7911 Price: $40.00 - $60.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Swampscott.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Swampscott residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

1.4%

1,500 Mbps

1,500 Mbps

Fiber: 3.3 of 5 stars

(21)

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Swampscott residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(65)

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Price: $55.00 - $130.00 / mo.

Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7 of 5 stars

(12)

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1-833-875-1370 Price: $69.99 - $179.99 / mo.

DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3 of 5 stars

(9)

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-833-875-1332 Price: $55.00 / mo.

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 Swampscott ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Swampscott, MA?

AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Swampscott based on 150 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 Swampscott?

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.

Swampscott, MA map of internet availability

How Swampscott Compares to Places Its Size

Swampscott's report card score is in the top 23% and its connectivity index is in the top 10%.

B+score 75 of 100ISP Report CardGrades what providers offer: fiber availability, the download speed most homes can get and the number of providers at a typical address.top 23%
88/100Essex County 76/100, US 69/100Digital Connectivity IndexMeasures how much households need and use the internet: household size, working from home, devices and subscriptions.top 10%
Measure Swampscott Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people Essex County Massachusetts US Leader
ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here
Fiber availability 100.0% top 1% 65.0% 63.8% 71.5% Tied with 114 other places at 100.0%
Average top speed 2,147 Mbps bottom 45% 1,923 Mbps 1,862 Mbps 3,486 Mbps Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps)
Providers at a typical address 6.2 bottom 39% 5.6 5.8 7.1 Joshua, TX (13.3)
Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet
People per household 2.6 top 41% 2.6 2.5 2.7 North Bay Shore, NY (4.7)
Workers who work from home 27% top 8% 16% 18% 15% Brambleton, VA (51%)
Homes with a computer, tablet or phone 99% top 3% 95% 96% 96% 86 places at 100%
Homes with internet 97% top 7% 93% 93% 91% 11 places at 100%
Homes on fiber, cable or DSL 90% top 5% 83% 82% 76% Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%)
More about the households here
Homes with a desktop or laptop 91% top 15% 82% 84% 81% Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%)
Median household income $146,265 top 12% $114,904 $118,000 $93,246 West University Place, TX ($249,707)
Residents in school (6th grade to college) 12% bottom 25% 15% 17% 16% Stanford, CA (84%)

Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Swampscott, against 65.0% across Essex County and 63.8% across Massachusetts. Households in Swampscott are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 27% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $146,265 (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 Swampscott

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Swampscott?

EarthLink Fiber in Swampscott, MA

EarthLink logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(6)

Avg. Download Speed

1,977 Mbps

EarthLink offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Swampscott homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 1,977 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 1,952 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Swampscott from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

Verizon Fiber in Swampscott, MA

Verizon logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(453)

Avg. Download Speed

1,977 Mbps

Verizon offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Swampscott homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 1,977 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 1,952 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Swampscott from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.

Astound Broadband Fiber in Swampscott, MA

Astound Broadband logo

Availability:

1.4%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(21)

Avg. Download Speed

1,500 Mbps

Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 1.4% of Swampscott homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,500 Mbps, with speeds from 1,500 Mpbs up to 1,500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Astound Broadband Fiber. Astound Broadband Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Swampscott from Astound Broadband in terms of customer satisfaction.

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

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Swampscott, MA

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Avg. Download Speed

72 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Swampscott homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 72 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 14 Mbps throughout the city. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Swampscott from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Swampscott, MA

EarthLink logo

Availability:

90.1%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

Avg. Download Speed

46 Mbps

EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.1% of Swampscott homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 46 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 7.9 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Swampscott from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Swampscott, MA

AT&T logo

Availability:

90.1%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(205)

Avg. Download Speed

46 Mbps

AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.1% of Swampscott homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 46 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 7.9 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Swampscott from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Swampscott, MA

Verizon logo

Availability:

38.3%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

Avg. Download Speed

175 Mbps

Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.3% of Swampscott homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 175 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 14 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Swampscott from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Swampscott?

XFINITY Cable in Swampscott, MA

XFINITY logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(2077)

Avg. Download Speed

1,772 Mbps

XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 100.0% of Swampscott homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,772 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 499 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Swampscott from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Swampscott?

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

Internet in Swampscott by Neighborhood and ZIP Code

Swampscott has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.

Neighborhoods in Swampscott

Neighborhood People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

ZIP codes in Swampscott

ZIP code People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
0190715,012 98.7%2,148 Mbps6.2B+87/100

How Swampscott Compares to Nearby Places

The 10 places nearest to Swampscott that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, Marblehead has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Peabody the fewest (5.0%); Swampscott has 100.0%.

Place People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
Swampscott (this page)15,129 100.0%2,147 Mbps6.2B+88/100
Lynn100,332 99.0%2,208 Mbps6.1B+69/100
Revere61,607 12.4%1,995 Mbps6.9C+59/100
Peabody54,488 5.0%1,882 Mbps5.6C66/100
Salem44,480 19.1%1,995 Mbps5.2C63/100
Beverly42,441 41.8%1,712 Mbps5.3C76/100
Saugus29,547 17.3%1,964 Mbps4.5C-76/100
Danvers28,339 97.0%1,924 Mbps6B76/100
Marblehead20,441 100.0%1,753 Mbps6.4B+83/100
Lynnfield14,288 99.8%1,968 Mbps6.1B+91/100
Nahant3,334 100.0%2,280 Mbps5.9B+71/100

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Swampscott?

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 Swampscott

Max Advertised Speed in Swampscott, MA
EarthLink2,300
Verizon2,300
XFINITY from Comcast2,000
Astound Broadband1,500
T-Mobile Home Internet100
Viasat100
AT&T100
HughesNet25

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Customer Ratings for Swampscott Internet Providers

Based on 150 reviews from Massachusetts internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Swampscott 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 Swampscott.

At a national level, based on 4725 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 Swampscott Internet Providers

The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Swampscott, Massachusetts, and customers throughout the country.

ISP / Tech TypeSwampscott OverallMassachusetts OverallNational OverallFor Service
AT&TNo rating yet (0)4.5 of 5 stars (4)3.5 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4.5 of 5 stars (4)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (37)4 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
Astound BroadbandNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (5)3.5 of 5 stars (122)View Plans
XFINITYNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (100)3.5 of 5 stars (2379)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Swampscott

Based on data reported by Swampscott 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 Swampscott. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,977 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 TypeSwampscott SpeedMassachusetts SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
VerizonNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (37)4 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)4.5 of 5 stars (4)4 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4.5 of 5 stars (4)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
XFINITYNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (100)4 of 5 stars (2379)View Plans
Astound BroadbandNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (5)3.5 of 5 stars (122)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Swampscott?

Of the providers in Swampscott, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Swampscott 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 Swampscott, Massachusetts, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Swampscott

ISP / Tech TypeSwampscott AffordabilityMassachusetts AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
AT&TNo rating yet (0)4.5 of 5 stars (4)3.5 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4.5 of 5 stars (4)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
Astound BroadbandNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (5)3 of 5 stars (122)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (37)3.5 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
XFINITYNo rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (100)3 of 5 stars (2379)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans

Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Massachusetts

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Verizon

1 of 5 stars 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

Plan Pricing: 1 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 1 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

Jen V.

Crossroads Fiber

5 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Lynn, MA Customer

AT&T Fiber

4 of 5 stars June 05, 2026
Plan Pricing: 4 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 4 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Medfield, MA Customer

XFINITY Cable

4 of 5 stars May 24, 2026
Plan Pricing: 3 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 4 of 5 stars

Morgan R.

Verizon Fiber

4 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 3 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 4 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 4 of 5 stars

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Swampscott?

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 Swampscott 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 Swampscott is AT&T.
  • XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, Verizon, T-Mobile Home Internet, HughesNet, and EarthLink has the broadest coverage in Swampscott, 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.