Internet providers in Boston, MA

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What is the best internet provider in Boston?

Xfinity - High speeds widely available
Verizon Home Internet - Fast upload and download speeds
HughesNet - Perfect for rural areas
Viasat - Widely available

Verizon Home Internet Fios fiber internet is the best option in Boston for reliable internet service, low latency, and fast upload speeds. But it’s available in only about half of Boston.

Xfinity’s 1,200 Mbps speeds are available to almost all Bostonians, but this cable ISP can run a little pricey, especially if you have the need for speed.

Astound Broadband is a bit smaller on a national scale, but offers decent coverage in Boston. Astound has some fiber internet coverage, as well.

Summary of Boston internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
T-Mobile Home Internet	5G Home	245 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet
Xfinity	Cable	1200 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Xfinity
Verizon Home Internet	5G Home, DSL & Fiber	2048 Mbps	4/5	View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
Astound Broadband Powered by RCN	Cable & Fiber	1200 Mbps	3.0/5	View Plans for Astound Broadband Powered by RCN
Starry Internet	Fixed Wireless	300 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Starry Internet
HughesNet	Geo Satellite & Satellite	25 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for HughesNet
Viasat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Viasat
ispMint	DSL	100 Mbps	4.5/5
netBlazr Inc.	Fixed Wireless	1000 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for netBlazr Inc.
Unlimitedville	LTE Home	99 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Unlimitedville

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

Highest-rated internet providers in Boston

Verizon Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Boston according to our annual customer satisfaction survey. Verizon took third place overall, but it was scored second-highest in all categories except customer service (where it was ranked third). Verizon customers rate it particularly highly for satisfaction with reliability—75% of customers surveyed reported that they’re “very satisfied” or “100% satisfied” with their internet in that category.

Fastest internet service providers in Boston

Verizon Home Internet was the highest-rated nationwide internet provider in Boston in our annual customer satisfaction survey, taking second place overall; however, T-Mobile Home Internet actually earned a higher overall customer satisfaction score than the bigger nationwide providers with its 5G home internet.

Xfinity came in fifth place, placing it squarely in the middle of the pack. Astound Broadband did rather poorly in the survey, coming in near the bottom at tenth place.

Provider	Price	Speed	Rating	View on Provider Site
Xfinity	$25.00–$80.00/mo.*	1,200 Mbps	3.5/5.0	View Xfinity Plans
Astound Broadband	$20.00–$60.00/mo.^†	Up to 1,200 Mbps	3.7/5.0	View Astound Broadband Plans
Verizon Home Internet	$49.99–$119.99/mo.^‡#	Up to 2,048 Mbps	3.8/5.0	View Verizon Plans

Data effective as of 02/15/2023. Prices and availability vary by region and are subject to change.

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Cheapest internet service providers in Boston

The cheapest internet you can get in Boston is Astound Broadband, which starts at just $20 per month. It’s important to note, however, that this is a promotional price. The price jumps considerably afterwards.

Provider	Price	Speed	Rating	View on Provider Site
Astound Broadband	$20.00–$60.00/mo.*	Up to 1,200 Mbps	3.7/5.0	View Astound Broadband Plans
Xfinity	$25.00–$80.00/mo.^†	1,200 Mbps	3.5/5.0	View Xfinity Plans
Verizon Home Internet	$49.99–$119.99/mo.^‡#	Up to 2,048 Mbps	3.8/5.0	View Verizon Plans
Starry Internet	$30.00–$80.00/mo**	Up to 1,000 Mbps	N/A	View Starry Plans

Data effective as of 02/15/2023. Prices and availability vary by region and are subject to change.

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Internet deals and promotions in Boston

Provider	Available Deal	View on Provider’s Site
	Get $25 off your internet plan when you bundle it with Verizon’s Unlimited Plus phone plan. You can get Fios fiber or 5G Home Internet for as much as half off the original monthly price.	Get the Deal
	Confirm you are a college student and get a DoorDash gift card worth up to $150 when you order a qualifying internet plan.	Get the Deal
	Get a $50 Virtual Prepaid MasterCard when you sign up for T-Mobile 5G Home Internet. New customers can also get a one-year subscription to ViX+ for free and up to $750 in early termination fees.	Get the Deal
	Get internet starting at $20 or $25 a month with a two-year price lock. You get a month of service free if you live in Washington DC, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York or Virginia.	Get the Deal
	Get $25 off a month for six months on select plans. Offer excludes 15 GB plan and a 24-month commitment is required	Get the Deal
	Get free installation when you sign up for a qualifying home internet plan.	Get the Deal
	Get a $25 gift card and 1 month of internet service free with code “TRYSTARRY”.	Get the Deal

Fiber internet in Boston

Verizon Home Internet is the only provider to offer fiber internet connections in Boston. Fiber connections are important because they boast not only lightning-fast download speeds, but also have equally fast upload speeds. Upload speed is important for livestreaming, video chat, and many other online activities. Fiber is also one of the most reliable types of internet connection, which means fewer outages and other problems to worry about.

Boston residential internet coverage

Through Verizon Home Internet, about half of Boston has access to high-speed fiber internet. Verizon Fios is available in some central neighborhoods, including Back Bay, Downtown, and Beacon Hill. In the north, the ISP serves Charlestown and Allston. Southern neighborhoods in the Verizon Fios service area include South Dorchester and Mattapan. Verizon’s DSL network is slightly larger and covers the entire city.

Cable internet provider Xfinity has a significant presence in Greater Boston, bringing high-speed internet coverage to neighborhoods as far north as Charlestown and as far south as Hyde Park.

Astound Broadband has decent coverage areas around Boston and covers most of the central neighborhoods including Beacon Hill, Downtown, Chinatown, Leather District, Back Bay, and Fenway.

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Verizon vs. Xfinity

Xfinity has Wi-Fi hotspots all over Boston, but Verizon Fios offers much faster upload speeds. Read our comparison review to figure out which ISP is the better deal for you.

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Featured customer reviews

“The service is good. Polite and responsive in this area. Pricing is fair. Speed could be better, but do-able for basic streaming.”

–Robert W.

“Blazing fast, no hassle, no downtime to date, and very little package pressure.”

–Christopher R.

“Uverse internet/TV bundle is a very good option…”

–Carlos Sorzano

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Highest-rated internet providers in Boston

*For the first 12 months with a 1-year agreement. Includes $10/mo automatic payments and paperless billing discount. Excludes Xfinity Gigabit Pro.

^†Regional price differences may apply. No contract required. 24 Month Internet Pricing. Equipment priced separately. Includes $5 discount for 12 months w/ ebill & autopay. Observed speeds may vary. Excludes surcharges and fees. New residential customers only.

^‡w/ Auto Pay. Available in select areas.

^#w/ Auto Pay and select 5G mobile plans. Available in select areas.

Cheapest internet providers in Boston

*Regional price differences may apply. No contract required. 24 Month Internet Pricing. Equipment priced separately. Includes $5 discount for 12 months w/ ebill & autopay. Observed speeds may vary. Excludes surcharges and fees. New residential customers only.

^†For the first 12 months with a 1-year agreement. Includes $10/mo automatic payments and paperless billing discount. Excludes Xfinity Gigabit Pro.

^‡w/ Auto Pay. Available in select areas.

^#w/ Auto Pay and select 5G mobile plans. Available in select areas.

**Available in select areas only. Price per month with Auto Pay & without select 5G mobile plans. Fios plan prices include taxes & fees.

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