8 Best Internet Providers in Tufts, Somerville, MA

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Tufts, Somerville, MA?

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Tufts

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Tufts Internet Providers

Based on 155 reviews from Massachusetts internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Tufts residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.67 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 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 Tufts?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Tufts

	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
	Netafy	564 Mbps
	Starry	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

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 in the neighborhood 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 Tufts?

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 4.67 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Tufts customers with an average price rating of 4.50 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Tufts

Tufts 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 neighborhood 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 Tufts below, including the metrics used and how Tufts compares to the rest of Somerville and nation.

Tufts ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Tufts	Massachusetts	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Tufts that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	1.19%	15.35%	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.	2,004 Mbps	1,977 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 Tufts.	7.1	7.6	7.1

 

Tufts Digital Connectivity Index: 95 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Tufts	Massachusetts	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.9	2.3	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.	27%	31%	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.	98%	98%	96%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	99%	95%	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.	95%	86%	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.	109%	87%	77%

Tufts ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Tufts is C+, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Tufts is high with a score of 95 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Tufts have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.

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

99% of Tufts households have an internet connection while having 87.44% availability. 95% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 3% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% 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 95% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 109% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Tufts 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 Neighborhoods Compare to Tufts?

How Much Speed does a Tufts Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Tufts is 2.9, which is larger than the Somerville average of 2.3 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Tufts’s average household income is $175,639 which is much higher than the Somerville average of $138,746 and much higher than the national average of $93,246. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Tufts also has 52% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Somerville average of 16%. Additionally, 27% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 31% of residents in Somerville who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Tufts has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Tufts households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 97% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 97% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Tufts?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Tufts?

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.

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

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.
• Netafy, EarthLink, HughesNet, Verizon, Viasat, XFINITY from Comcast, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Tufts, 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 Tufts compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Tufts 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 Tufts’s C+ ISP Report Card and 95 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Tufts