Best Internet Providers in Tufts, Somerville, MA
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Tufts, Somerville, MA
Tufts has 8 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 neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Tufts.
Ranks compare Tufts with the 8 neighborhoods in Somerville.
The Best Internet in Tufts, Somerville, MA at a Glance
Tufts Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Astound Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
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.
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 Tufts ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Tufts, Somerville, MA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Tufts 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 Tufts?
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 Tufts, Somerville
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Astound Broadband - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Netafy - fixed wireless coverage map
- Starry - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Tufts Compares to the Rest of Somerville
Tufts's report card score is 7th of 8 and its connectivity index is 1st of 8.
| Measure | Tufts | Rank among neighborhoods in Somerville | Somerville | Middlesex County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 1.2% | 8th of 8 | 15.3% | 82.5% | 71.5% | West Somerville (55.5%) |
| Average top speed | 2,004 Mbps | 2nd of 8 | 1,977 Mbps | 2,079 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | West Somerville (2,022 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.1 | 7th of 8 | 7.6 | 6.5 | 7.1 | West Somerville (8.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.9 | 1st of 8 | 2.3 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Leads; next is Ten Hills (2.5) |
| Workers who work from home | 27% | Tied 6th of 8 | 31% | 24% | 15% | Ball Square (35%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | Tied 1st of 8 | 98% | 97% | 96% | Tied with Ball Square and Spring Hill and 1 more |
| Homes with internet | 99% | 1st of 8 | 95% | 95% | 91% | Leads; next is Ball Square (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 95% | 1st of 8 | 86% | 86% | 76% | Leads; next is Spring Hill (88%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 96% | 1st of 8 | 91% | 89% | 81% | Leads; next is Ball Square (94%) |
| Median household income | $175,639 | 2nd of 8 | $138,746 | $143,845 | $93,246 | Ball Square ($177,429) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 52% | 1st of 8 | 16% | 17% | 16% | Leads; next is Ball Square (15%) |
Fiber reaches 1.2% of homes in Tufts, against 15.3% across Somerville and 82.5% across Middlesex County. Households in Tufts are larger than the US average (2.9 people against 2.7); 27% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $175,639 (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 Tufts
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Tufts?
EarthLink Fiber in Tufts, Somerville, MA
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
2,300 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 1.2% of Tufts homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 2,300 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Tufts, Somerville, MA
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
2,300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 1.2% of Tufts homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 2,300 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Tufts?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Tufts, Somerville, MA
Availability:
87.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.4% of Tufts homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 28 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 3.7 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Tufts, Somerville, MA
Availability:
87.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
742 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.4% of Tufts homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 742 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 20 and as high as 75, with an average of 55 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Netafy Fixed Wireless in Tufts, Somerville, MA
Availability:
87.4%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
531 Mbps
Netafy offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.4% of Tufts homes. Across the neighborhood, Netafy Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 531 Mbps, with speeds from 520 Mpbs up to 564 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 116 and as high as 125, with an average of 118 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Tufts, Somerville, MA
Availability:
87.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.4% of Tufts homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 28 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 3.7 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Tufts, Somerville, MA
Availability:
87.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
64 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.3% of Tufts homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 64 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 12 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Starry Fixed Wireless in Tufts, Somerville, MA
Availability:
30.3%
Customer Rating:
(25)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Starry offers Fixed Wireless service to 30.3% of Tufts homes. Across the neighborhood, Starry Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Tufts?
XFINITY Cable in Tufts, Somerville, MA
Availability:
87.4%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 87.4% of Tufts homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Tufts, Somerville, MA
Availability:
61.8%
Customer Rating:
(97)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 61.8% of Tufts 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 Tufts?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Tufts, Somerville, MA.
How Tufts Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Tufts that have their own pages are all within 2 miles. Among them, Arlington Center (Arlington) has the most homes with fiber (97.5%) and Avon Hill (Cambridge) the fewest (0.0%); Tufts has 1.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tufts (this page) | 5,277 | 1.2% | 2,004 Mbps | 7.1 | C+ | 95/100 |
| North Cambridge (Cambridge) | 19,730 | 40.5% | 1,947 Mbps | 6.4 | C+ | 77/100 |
| Spring Hill | 15,126 | 14.5% | 1,983 Mbps | 7.7 | C+ | 76/100 |
| Winter Hill | 14,697 | 12.9% | 1,974 Mbps | 7.4 | C+ | 79/100 |
| Aggasiz-Harvard (Cambridge) | 10,720 | 7.7% | 1,988 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 73/100 |
| Avon Hill (Cambridge) | 8,872 | 0.0% | 1,897 Mbps | 5.8 | C- | 76/100 |
| Arlington Center (Arlington) | 7,327 | 97.5% | 2,241 Mbps | 8.1 | A- | 65/100 |
| Ball Square | 6,826 | 8.7% | 1,975 Mbps | 7.5 | C+ | 81/100 |
| West Somerville | 5,963 | 55.5% | 2,022 Mbps | 8.3 | B | 66/100 |
| Neighborhood Nine (Cambridge) | 5,547 | 0.0% | 1,951 Mbps | 5.9 | C- | 76/100 |
| Ten Hills | 4,236 | 10.2% | 1,910 Mbps | 7.5 | C+ | 82/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Tufts?
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, 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 Tufts
| EarthLink | 2,300 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 2,300 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| Netafy | 564 |
| Starry | 300 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Tufts Internet Providers
Based on 160 reviews from Massachusetts internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Tufts 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 87.3% coverage in Tufts.
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 Tufts Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Tufts, Massachusetts, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Tufts Overall | Massachusetts Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |  (0) |  (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (0) | (10) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (37) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband |  (1) |  (5) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (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 Tufts
Based on data reported by Tufts 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 Tufts. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 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 | Tufts Speed | Massachusetts Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starry | (0) | (10) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | ||
| Astound Broadband | (1) | (5) | (122) | 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 Tufts?
Of the providers in Tufts, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Tufts 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 Tufts, Massachusetts, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Tufts
| ISP / Tech Type | Tufts Affordability | Massachusetts Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (0) | (10) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (1) | (5) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (37) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (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
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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 Tufts?
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 Tufts 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 Tufts is AT&T.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, Verizon, Netafy, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Tufts, available to 87.4% 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.