Massachusetts Internet Overview
937 Mbps avg · 539 ZIP codes · 100% fiber · 14 counties
County Grade Distribution
Best Broadband Counties in Massachusetts
| County | Grade | Avg Download | Fiber | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 81 |
| Suffolk | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 35 |
| Norfolk | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 40 |
| Essex | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 44 |
| Plymouth | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 35 |
| Bristol | B | 100 Mbps | 100% | 35 |
| Worcester | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 85 |
| Hampden | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 39 |
| Berkshire | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 33 |
| Barnstable | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 47 |
| Dukes | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 7 |
| Nantucket | B | 100 Mbps | 100% | 3 |
| Hampshire | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 26 |
| Franklin | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 29 |
Slowest Counties in Massachusetts
| County | Grade | Avg Download | Fiber | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 26 |
| Franklin | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 29 |
| Dukes | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 7 |
| Nantucket | B | 100 Mbps | 100% | 3 |
| Barnstable | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 47 |
| Berkshire | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 33 |
| Hampden | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 39 |
| Worcester | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 85 |
| Bristol | B | 100 Mbps | 100% | 35 |
| Essex | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 44 |
| Plymouth | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 35 |
| Norfolk | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 40 |
| Middlesex | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 81 |
| Suffolk | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 35 |
All 14 Counties in Massachusetts
Internet Providers in Massachusetts
| Provider | ZIP Codes | Max Speed |
|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile | - | 25 Mbps |
| Charter (Spectrum) | - | 1,000 Mbps |
| Comcast (Xfinity) | - | 2,000 Mbps |
| Verizon | 539 | 1,000 Mbps |
| Astound Broadband | 539 | 1,000 Mbps |
| Starry, INC. | 539 | 1,000 Mbps |
| netBlazr INC | 539 | 500 Mbps |
Cities in Massachusetts
Neighboring States
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average internet speed in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts has an average maximum download speed of 937 Mbps across 539 ZIP codes. 100% of areas have fiber internet access, and the state averages 10 providers per ZIP code.
Which counties in Massachusetts have the best internet?
The counties with the best broadband in Massachusetts include Middlesex (Grade A), Suffolk (Grade A), Norfolk (Grade A). These areas have the fastest average speeds and most provider competition.
How does Massachusetts compare to the national average?
The national average download speed is 876 Mbps, while Massachusetts averages 937 Mbps, above the national average. Nationally, 96% of areas have fiber, compared to 100% in Massachusetts.
this entity is one of the data points covered by this site’s U.S. internet availability and broadband speed dataset. The detail above comes directly from the FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC); the context that follows situates the headline numbers against the broader distribution across U.S. ZIPs, counties, and states.
The methodology behind every numeric value on this page is publicly documented on the the FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC) portal and described in detail on this site’s methodology page. Refresh cadence varies by underlying series; the page surfaces the as-of date for each number so readers can trace any figure back to the source release.
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Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, 2026.