State profile · 14 counties · 233 towns
Internet providers in Massachusetts
99% of homes in Massachusetts can get a wired connection at 100/20 Mbps, while fiber reaches 50%, and 8 non-satellite providers each cover at least 5% of homes.
- Homes and businesses
- 3,332,272
- FCC locations
- Providers covering 5%+ of homes
- 11
- 8 wired or fixed wireless
- Fiber reach
- 50%
- of homes, 100/20 Mbps
- Gigabit reach
- 67%
- of homes, 1,000/100 Mbps
- Households without internet
- 5.2%
- Census estimate
Who serves this area
Providers that serve Massachusetts
Each bar is the share of homes where the provider reports service. Many homes can choose more than one provider.
Satellite available almost everywhere, shown separately
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| Provider | Homes covered | Main technology | Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | 86% | Cable | Comcast Corporation |
| T-Mobile | 75% | Fixed wireless | T-Mobile USA, Inc. |
| Verizon | 72% | Not specified | Verizon Communications Inc. |
| AT&T | 47% | Not specified | AT&T Inc. |
| Astound | 16% | Cable | Radiate Holdings, LP |
| Spectrum | 12% | Cable | Charter Communications |
| Netafy, Inc. | 12% | Not specified | Netafy, Inc. |
| Starry, Inc. | 7% | Not specified | Starry, Inc. |
| Westfield Gas & Electric | 1% | Not specified | Westfield Gas & Electric |
| Future Fiber FinCo, LLC | 1% | Not specified | Future Fiber FinCo, LLC |
| Chicopee Municipal Lighting Plant | 1% | Not specified | Chicopee Municipal Lighting Plant |
| Hughesnet | 100% | Satellite | EchoStar Corporation |
| Viasat | over 99% | Satellite | Viasat, Inc. |
| Starlink | 99% | Satellite | Space Exploration Technologies Corp. |
Source: FCC National Broadband Map, provider filings as of December 30, 2025 · How we use the data
Towns and cities
The largest places in Massachusetts
- No. 1Boston, MA
- No. 2Worcester, MA
- No. 3Springfield, MA
- No. 4Cambridge, MA
- No. 5Quincy, MA
- No. 6New Bedford, MA
- No. 7Fall River, MA
- No. 8Lowell, MA
- No. 9Lynn, MA
- No. 10Brockton, MA
- No. 11Somerville, MA
- No. 12Newton, MA
All 233 towns and cities, A–Z
Our read of the numbers
What this means for you
Fiber depends on your street. Fiber reaches some homes in Massachusetts (50%) but not most, so whether your street has it decides your options. Check your exact address before choosing a plan.
Gigabit is widely reported. Gigabit plans (1,000 Mbps download, 100 Mbps upload) are reported for 67% of homes. Compare prices across speed tiers; a slower tier can cost less if your household does not need the top speed.
You likely have a real choice. 4 non-satellite providers each reach at least a quarter of homes, so many addresses have a real choice. That matters most when a promotional price ends.
Data stories
Massachusetts, ranked
See all 14 countiesFiber, wired coverage and households without internet, county by county
County by county
Internet by county in Massachusetts
| County | Locations | Fiber | Any wired | No internet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable County | 179,940 | 4% | over 99% | 3.8% |
| Berkshire County | 77,539 | 26% | 96% | 6.6% |
| Bristol County | 266,929 | 29% | over 99% | 7.6% |
| Dukes County | 19,798 | 4% | 98% | 2.5% |
| Essex County | 361,794 | 52% | over 99% | 5.6% |
| Franklin County | 38,617 | 18% | 97% | 6.8% |
| Hampden County | 215,996 | 28% | 99% | 8.4% |
| Hampshire County | 73,839 | 38% | 99% | 3.9% |
| Middlesex County | 729,015 | 70% | over 99% | 3.8% |
| Nantucket County | 14,448 | 0% | 99% | 1.5% |
| Norfolk County | 323,129 | 64% | over 99% | 3.7% |
| Plymouth County | 240,791 | 67% | over 99% | 4.5% |
| Suffolk County | 403,121 | 62% | over 99% | 6.0% |
| Worcester County | 387,316 | 39% | 98% | 5.1% |
See speeds and technologiesFiber reaches 50%, gigabit 67% of homes in Massachusetts
Speeds and technology
How homes in Massachusetts connect
Share of homes that can get each technology at 100/20 Mbps or faster. The amber tick marks gigabit (1,000/100 Mbps) reach.
- Any wired 1 Gbps 67%
- Fiber 1 Gbps 17%
- Cable 1 Gbps 61%
- Fixed wireless (licensed) 1 Gbps under 1%
- Fixed wireless (unlicensed) 1 Gbps under 1%
- Satellite (low-orbit) 1 Gbps 0%
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| Technology | 100/20 Mbps here | 1 Gbps here |
|---|---|---|
| Fiber | 50% | 17% |
| Cable | 98% | 61% |
| DSL (copper phone lines) | 0% | 0% |
| Fixed wireless, licensed spectrum | 41% | under 1% |
| Fixed wireless, unlicensed spectrum | 8% | under 1% |
| Satellite, low-earth-orbit | 99% | 0% |
| Satellite, geostationary | 0% | 0% |
| Any wired connection | 99% | 67% |
| Any technology | over 99% | 67% |
Source: FCC National Broadband Map, as of December 30, 2025 · How we use the data
See household figures2,785,042 households in Massachusetts, from the Census
Household snapshot
Households and internet use in Massachusetts
- Households
- 2,785,042
- Median household income
- $103,960
- Broadband subscription
- 92.8%
- Cellular data plan only
- 9.6%
Households with no internet subscription
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| Measure | Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Households | 2,785,042 |
| Population | 7,044,056 |
| Median household income | $103,960 |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.8% |
| Households with only a cellular data plan | 9.6% |
| Households with satellite internet | 3.1% |
| Households with no internet subscription | 5.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS 5-year 2020-2024); estimates have margins of error · How we use the data
Read the short summaryMassachusetts in one paragraph
11 internet providers report home service to at least 5% of homes in Massachusetts, where the FCC counts 3,332,272 locations (homes and businesses). Not counting satellite, Xfinity reaches the most homes (86%). Fiber at 100/20 Mbps or faster reaches 50% of homes. Cable at 100/20 Mbps or faster reaches 98% of homes. Gigabit service (1,000/100 Mbps) from any technology reaches 67% of homes. The Census Bureau estimates 2,785,042 households and a median household income of $103,960 in Massachusetts; 5.2% of households have no internet subscription (ACS 5-year 2020-2024).
Where these numbers come fromFCC filings, Census estimates and how to check one address
Check service at your address
The figures on this page summarize what providers reported to the FCC for all homes in Massachusetts. They do not confirm that any provider serves a particular address, and providers' reports can overstate coverage. Two ways to check your own address:
- Search your address on the FCC National Broadband Map.
- Call (815) 934-8169 and we will look up the providers and plans available at your address. We are an independent service, not your provider.
Sources
Provider and technology shares come from the FCC National Broadband Map (provider filings as of December 30, 2025). Household figures come from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS 5-year 2020-2024), which are estimates with margins of error.
- FCC National Broadband Map — Broadband Data Collection public data (D25 filing, released 2026-09-29). Data as of December 30, 2025; retrieved October 9, 2026.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year 2020-2024 estimates (tables B01003, B25001, B19013, B28002). Data as of ACS 5-year 2020-2024; retrieved October 9, 2026.
- U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer Files (town locations) and 2020 Census block files (which county each town lies in). Data as of January 1, 2024 boundaries (Gazetteer); 2020 Census blocks; retrieved October 9, 2026.