Massachusetts Broadband Coverage Report (2026)
Analysis of internet service availability across Massachusetts, including fiber, cable, DSL, satellite, and fixed wireless coverage.
Technology Breakdown
Based on 87,443 broadband service records
Top Internet Providers
| Provider | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Viasat Inc | 346,334 | 96.8% |
| HughesNet | 3,407 | 1% |
| Xfinity | 3,398 | 0.9% |
| Verizon | 3,115 | 0.9% |
| Lightpath | 1,623 | 0.5% |
Largest Cities
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Tisbury | 0 |
| 2 | Wellfleet | 0 |
| 3 | Provincetown | 0 |
| 4 | Chilmark | 0 |
| 5 | Truro | 0 |
| 6 | Boston | 653,833 |
| 7 | South Boston | 571,281 |
| 8 | Worcester | 206,518 |
| 9 | Springfield | 154,341 |
| 10 | Berkshire | 129,026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of Massachusetts has fiber internet?
Based on FCC broadband data, fiber accounts for approximately 19.4% of broadband availability records in Massachusetts.
Who are the largest internet providers in Massachusetts?
The top providers in Massachusetts by coverage include Viasat Inc, HughesNet, Xfinity.
How many broadband options are available in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts has approximately 87,443 broadband service records across fiber, cable, DSL, satellite, and fixed wireless technologies.
Methodology
This report is derived from FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC) records. Technology percentages reflect the share of service availability records, not unique households. Provider market share is based on reported location counts. Data is refreshed daily. Read our full methodology.
This data is also available via our public JSON API.