Best Internet Providers in Waltham, MA
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Waltham, MA
Waltham has 6 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Waltham.
Ranks compare Waltham with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Waltham, MA at a Glance
Waltham Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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Cable
EarthLink
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Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Astound Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
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 Waltham ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Waltham, MA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Waltham 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 Waltham?
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 Waltham
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fiber coverage map
- Astound Broadband - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Astound Broadband - fiber coverage map
How Waltham Compares to Places Its Size
Waltham's report card score is tied 338th of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 357th of 749.
| Measure | Waltham | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | Middlesex County | Massachusetts | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 89.9% | Tied 243rd of 749 | 82.5% | 63.8% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 2,180 Mbps | 617th of 749 | 2,079 Mbps | 1,862 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.1 | Tied 450th of 749 | 6.5 | 5.8 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | Tied 635th of 749 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 25% | Tied 90th of 749 | 24% | 18% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | Tied 431st of 749 | 97% | 96% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 94% | Tied 267th of 749 | 95% | 93% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 86% | Tied 120th of 749 | 86% | 82% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 89% | Tied 195th of 749 | 89% | 84% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $124,685 | 154th of 749 | $143,845 | $118,000 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 22% | Tied 39th of 749 | 17% | 17% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 89.9% of homes in Waltham, against 82.5% across Middlesex County and 63.8% across Massachusetts. Households in Waltham are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 25% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $124,685 (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 Waltham
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Waltham?
EarthLink Fiber in Waltham, MA
Availability:
89.9%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,836 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 89.9% of Waltham homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 1,836 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 1,801 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Waltham from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Verizon Fiber in Waltham, MA
Availability:
89.9%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
1,836 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 89.9% of Waltham homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 1,836 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 1,801 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Waltham from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.
Astound Broadband Fiber in Waltham, MA
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 1.2% of Waltham homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Waltham?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Waltham, MA
Availability:
83.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.9% of Waltham homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 67 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Waltham, MA
Availability:
78.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.5% of Waltham homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 38 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 6.0 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Waltham, MA
Availability:
78.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.5% of Waltham homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 38 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 6.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Waltham, MA
Availability:
52.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
177 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 52.1% of Waltham homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 177 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.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Waltham?
XFINITY Cable in Waltham, MA
Availability:
92.2%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,989 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 92.2% of Waltham homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,989 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 1,957 Mbps throughout the city.
Astound Broadband Cable in Waltham, MA
Availability:
89.4%
Customer Rating:
(97)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 89.4% of Waltham homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Waltham?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Waltham, MA.
Internet in Waltham by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 68.6% of homes in Piety Corner to 100.0% in The Lanes; by ZIP code, from 77.0% in 02452 to 99.0% in 02451. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Waltham
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Side | 11,966 | 100.0% | 2,175 Mbps | 7.3 | A- | 72/100 |
| North Waltham | 6,957 | 92.2% | 2,199 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 75/100 |
| Warrendale | 6,563 | 79.5% | 2,176 Mbps | 6.7 | B | 77/100 |
| Bleachery | 6,431 | 99.1% | 2,145 Mbps | 7.2 | A- | 65/100 |
| Piety Corner | 6,392 | 68.6% | 2,199 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 72/100 |
| Bank Square | 5,320 | 99.6% | 2,219 Mbps | 7.5 | A- | 56/100 |
| Waltham Highlands | 4,870 | 99.6% | 2,188 Mbps | 7.2 | A- | 77/100 |
| Lakeview | 4,575 | 99.7% | 2,270 Mbps | 7.6 | A- | 75/100 |
| The Lanes | 4,084 | 100.0% | 2,258 Mbps | 7.6 | A- | 77/100 |
ZIP codes in Waltham
How Waltham Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Waltham that have their own pages are all within 4 miles. Among them, Waban has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Watertown Town the fewest (71.6%); Waltham has 89.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waltham (this page) | 65,218 | 89.9% | 2,180 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 74/100 |
| Watertown Town | 35,329 | 71.6% | 2,023 Mbps | 7 | B | 75/100 |
| Lexington | 34,294 | 98.6% | 2,268 Mbps | 7 | B+ | 93/100 |
| Belmont | 26,443 | 99.9% | 2,222 Mbps | 5.1 | B | 87/100 |
| Newton | 23,495 | 99.8% | 2,138 Mbps | 7.2 | A- | 86/100 |
| Weston | 11,865 | 92.3% | 2,174 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 94/100 |
| Newtonville | 9,410 | 100.0% | 2,098 Mbps | 6.9 | A- | 90/100 |
| Auburndale | 8,141 | 82.5% | 2,078 Mbps | 7 | B | 82/100 |
| Waban | 5,766 | 100.0% | 2,120 Mbps | 6.4 | B+ | 94/100 |
| Newton Lower Falls | 2,264 | 92.6% | 2,148 Mbps | 6.7 | B | 82/100 |
| Watertown | 896 | 100.0% | 2,131 Mbps | 5.7 | B+ | 86/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Waltham?
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 Waltham
| Verizon | 2,300 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 2,300 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Waltham Internet Providers
Based on 150 reviews from Massachusetts internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Waltham 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 83.9% coverage in Waltham.
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 Waltham Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Waltham, Massachusetts, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Waltham Overall | Massachusetts Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |  (0) |  (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (37) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) |  (5) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (100) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Waltham
Based on data reported by Waltham ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Waltham. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,989 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 | Waltham Speed | Massachusetts Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (37) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY |  (1) | (100) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (5) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Waltham?
Of the providers in Waltham, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Waltham 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 Waltham, Massachusetts, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Waltham
| ISP / Tech Type | Waltham Affordability | Massachusetts Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (5) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (37) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (100) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | 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 Waltham?
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 Waltham 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 Waltham is AT&T.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Waltham, available to 92.2% 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.