10 Best Internet Providers in Worcester County, MA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Worcester 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 Worcester County, MA?

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Worcester County

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

Based on 158 reviews from Massachusetts internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Worcester County residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Massachusetts, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 86.3% coverage in Worcester County.

At a national level, based on 6343 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Worcester County?

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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	EarthLink	2,300 Mbps
	Verizon	2,300 Mbps
	Ripple Fiber	2,000 Mbps
	Gateway Fiber	2,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Netafy	1,000 Mbps
	SELCO	1,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Worcester County

Based on data reported by Worcester County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Gateway Fiber and Ripple Fiber. These internet providers offer speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Worcester County. 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 county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Spectrum. This indicates Spectrum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Worcester County?

Massachusetts customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Worcester County customers with an average price rating of 4.67 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Worcester County

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

Worcester County ISP Report Card: C

	Metric (hover for details)	Worcester County	Massachusetts	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Worcester County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	52.73%	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.	1,360 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 Worcester County.	5.1	5.8	7.1

 

Worcester County Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Worcester 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.	2.6	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.	16%	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.	96%	96%	96%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	93%	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.	81%	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.	82%	83%	77%

Worcester County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Worcester County is C, which is much better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Worcester County is high with a score of 74 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Worcester County have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Worcester 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.

93% of Worcester County households have an internet connection despite having 99.08% availability. 81% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 3% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 81% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 82% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Worcester 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 Worcester County?

How Much Speed does a Worcester County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Worcester County is 2.6, which is larger than the Massachusetts average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Worcester County’s average household income is $106,310 which is about average for the Massachusetts average of $118,000 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.

Worcester County also has 17% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Massachusetts average of 17%. Additionally, 16% of residents work from home, which is lower 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 Worcester County has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Worcester County households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 86% 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 Worcester County?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Worcester County?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Worcester County?

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

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

Which ISP Should You Choose in Worcester 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 Worcester County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• The fastest internet provider should be Gateway Fiber and Ripple Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Spectrum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Worcester County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Worcester 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 Worcester County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Worcester 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 Worcester County’s C ISP Report Card and 74 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Worcester County