Internet Providers in Boston, MA
Compare Boston internet options using current plans from Better Connect’s managed catalog. From Beacon Hill to Dorchester, the providers and speeds you can order depend on your building—not just your neighborhood.
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Compare Boston internet providers
3 of 8 providers have plans in our catalog for this area. Listed prices are starting catalog prices and vary by address.
Xfinity appears in our coverage records for 27 of the 27 Boston ZIPs reviewed. These are current catalog options, not an address-qualified quote. Building serviceability, technology and each speed tier require confirmation.
Show all 9 plans
- Xfinity 300 Mbps — 1 Year$40/moregular $80/mo
300 Mbps · 12-month term
- • Good for catching up on your email and streaming
- • WiFi Shield features designed to keep you informed day and night
- • 1 FREE Unlimited Xfinity Mobile Line for 1 year
- • Free Xfinity Gateway included
- • No data caps · Advanced Security included
- • $10 AutoPay with bank account discount applied
- • 1-year promotional discount. Peacock Premium on 1 Gig and 2 Gig must be activated within 90 days.
- • 1-year promotional discount
- • Free Xfinity Gateway Included
- • Listed installation: $0; confirm address-specific waivers and charges.
- • Listed plan term: 12 months. Confirm contract and cancellation terms before ordering.
- Xfinity 300 Mbps$45/moregular $80/mo
300 Mbps · 60-month term
- • Good for catching up on your email and streaming
- • WiFi Shield features designed to keep you informed day and night
- • 1 FREE Unlimited Xfinity Mobile Line for 1 year
- • Free Xfinity Gateway included
- • No data caps · Advanced Security included
- • 5-year price guarantee
- • $10 AutoPay with bank account discount applied
- • 5-year price guarantee. No annual contract. Peacock Premium on 1 Gig and 2 Gig must be activated within 90 days.
- • 5-year price guarantee · No annual contract
- • Free Xfinity Gateway Included
- • Listed installation: $0; confirm address-specific waivers and charges.
- • Listed plan term: 60 months. Confirm contract and cancellation terms before ordering.
- Xfinity 500 Mbps — 1 Year$50/moregular $95/mo
500 Mbps · 12-month term
- • Work, learn, and video chat with ease
- • WiFi Shield features designed to keep you informed day and night
- • 1 FREE Unlimited Xfinity Mobile Line for 1 year
- • Free Xfinity Gateway included
- • No data caps · Advanced Security included
- • $10 AutoPay with bank account discount applied
- • 1-year promotional discount. Peacock Premium on 1 Gig and 2 Gig must be activated within 90 days.
- • 1-year promotional discount
- • Free Xfinity Gateway Included
- • Listed installation: $0; confirm address-specific waivers and charges.
- • Listed plan term: 12 months. Confirm contract and cancellation terms before ordering.
- Xfinity 1 Gig — 1 Year$60/moregular $110/mo
1 Gig · 12-month term
- • Power your entire home for gaming, creating, and working
- • WiFi Shield features designed to keep you informed day and night
- • 1 FREE Unlimited Xfinity Mobile Line for 1 year
- • Free Xfinity Gateway included
- • No data caps · Advanced Security included
- • Peacock Premium included for 2+ years (activate within 90 days)
- • $10 AutoPay with bank account discount applied
- • 1-year promotional discount. Peacock Premium on 1 Gig and 2 Gig must be activated within 90 days.
- • 1-year promotional discount
- • Free Xfinity Gateway Included
- • Listed installation: $0; confirm address-specific waivers and charges.
- • Listed plan term: 12 months. Confirm contract and cancellation terms before ordering.
- Xfinity 500 Mbps$60/moregular $95/mo
500 Mbps · 60-month term
- • Work, learn, and video chat with ease
- • WiFi Shield features designed to keep you informed day and night
- • 1 FREE Unlimited Xfinity Mobile Line for 1 year
- • Free Xfinity Gateway included
- • No data caps · Advanced Security included
- • 5-year price guarantee
- • $10 AutoPay with bank account discount applied
- • 5-year price guarantee. No annual contract. Peacock Premium on 1 Gig and 2 Gig must be activated within 90 days.
- • 5-year price guarantee · No annual contract
- • Free Xfinity Gateway Included
- • Listed installation: $0; confirm address-specific waivers and charges.
- • Listed plan term: 60 months. Confirm contract and cancellation terms before ordering.
- Xfinity 1 Gig$70/moregular $110/mo
1 Gig · 60-month term
- • Power your entire home for gaming, creating, and working
- • WiFi Shield features designed to keep you informed day and night
- • 1 FREE Unlimited Xfinity Mobile Line for 1 year
- • Free Xfinity Gateway included
- • No data caps · Advanced Security included
- • 5-year price guarantee
- • Peacock Premium included for 2+ years (activate within 90 days)
- • $10 AutoPay with bank account discount applied
- • 5-year price guarantee. No annual contract. Peacock Premium on 1 Gig and 2 Gig must be activated within 90 days.
- • 5-year price guarantee · No annual contract
- • Free Xfinity Gateway Included
- • Listed installation: $0; confirm address-specific waivers and charges.
- • Listed plan term: 60 months. Confirm contract and cancellation terms before ordering.
- Xfinity 1.2 Gig$90/moregular $140/mo
1.2 Gig · 60-month term
- • For power users — includes your choice of a $10 Starbucks or Dunkin' gift card
- • WiFi Shield features designed to keep you informed day and night
- • 1 FREE Unlimited Xfinity Mobile Line for 1 year
- • Free Xfinity Gateway included
- • No data caps · Advanced Security included
- • 5-year price guarantee
- • Peacock Premium included for 2+ years (activate within 90 days)
- • $10 AutoPay with bank account discount applied
- • 5-year price guarantee. No annual contract. Peacock Premium on 1 Gig and 2 Gig must be activated within 90 days.
- • 5-year price guarantee · No annual contract
- • Free Xfinity Gateway Included
- • Listed installation: $0; confirm address-specific waivers and charges.
- • Listed plan term: 60 months. Confirm contract and cancellation terms before ordering.
- Xfinity 2 Gig — 1 Year$90/moregular $140/mo
2 Gig · 12-month term
- • Our fastest speed for the ultimate connection
- • WiFi Shield features designed to keep you informed day and night
- • 1 FREE Unlimited Xfinity Mobile Line for 1 year
- • Free Xfinity Gateway included
- • No data caps · Advanced Security included
- • Peacock Premium included for 2+ years (activate within 90 days)
- • $10 AutoPay with bank account discount applied
- • 1-year promotional discount. Peacock Premium on 1 Gig and 2 Gig must be activated within 90 days.
- • 1-year promotional discount
- • Free Xfinity Gateway Included
- • Listed installation: $0; confirm address-specific waivers and charges.
- • Listed plan term: 12 months. Confirm contract and cancellation terms before ordering.
- Xfinity 2 Gig$100/moregular $140/mo
2 Gig · 60-month term
- • Our fastest speed for the ultimate connection
- • WiFi Shield features designed to keep you informed day and night
- • 1 FREE Unlimited Xfinity Mobile Line for 1 year
- • Free Xfinity Gateway included
- • No data caps · Advanced Security included
- • 5-year price guarantee
- • Peacock Premium included for 2+ years (activate within 90 days)
- • $10 AutoPay with bank account discount applied
- • 5-year price guarantee. No annual contract. Peacock Premium on 1 Gig and 2 Gig must be activated within 90 days.
- • 5-year price guarantee · No annual contract
- • Free Xfinity Gateway Included
- • Listed installation: $0; confirm address-specific waivers and charges.
- • Listed plan term: 60 months. Confirm contract and cancellation terms before ordering.
Verizon appears in our coverage records for 27 of the 27 Boston ZIPs reviewed. These are current catalog options, not an address-qualified quote. Building serviceability, technology and each speed tier require confirmation.
Show all 4 plans
- Verizon Fios 300 Mbps$30/moregular $35/mo
300 Mbps · Fiber
- • 300 Mbps download speeds
- • 3-year price lock guarantee
- • 100% fiber-optic network
- • No data limits
- • 99.99% network reliability
- • No hidden fees or equipment charges
- • Router rental included
- • $99 setup fee may apply
- • Requires Auto Pay + any Verizon mobile plan
- • With Auto Pay & any Verizon mobile phone plan. $99 setup fee may apply.
- • 3-year price lock · 100% fiber
- • Listed installation: $99; confirm address-specific waivers and charges.
- Verizon Fios 1 Gig$65/moregular $80/mo
1 Gig · Fiber
- • Up to 940/880 Mbps wired speeds
- • 5-year price lock guarantee
- • 100% fiber-optic network
- • No data limits
- • 99.99% network reliability
- • No hidden fees or equipment charges
- • Router + Whole-Home Wi-Fi extender included
- • $99 setup fee may apply
- • Requires Auto Pay + any Verizon mobile plan
- • With Auto Pay & any Verizon mobile phone plan. Wired speeds up to 940/880 Mbps. $99 setup fee may apply.
- • 5-year price lock · Whole-home Wi-Fi
- • Listed installation: $99; confirm address-specific waivers and charges.
- Verizon Fios 500 Mbps$65/moregular $75/mo
500 Mbps · Fiber
- • 500 Mbps download speeds
- • 4-year price lock guarantee
- • 100% fiber-optic network
- • No data limits
- • 99.99% network reliability
- • No hidden fees or equipment charges
- • Router rental included
- • $99 setup fee may apply
- • Requires Auto Pay + any Verizon mobile plan
- • With Auto Pay & any Verizon mobile phone plan. $99 setup fee may apply.
- • 4-year price lock · 100% fiber
- • Listed installation: $99; confirm address-specific waivers and charges.
- Verizon Fios 2 Gig$90/moregular $100/mo
2 Gig · Fiber
- • Up to 2.3 Gbps download / 2 Gbps upload (wired)
- • 3-year price guarantee
- • 100% fiber-optic network
- • No data limits, ever
- • 99.99% network reliability
- • Fios Router + Wi-Fi extender included
- • $99 one-time setup fee may apply
- • Requires Auto Pay + any Verizon mobile plan
- • With Auto Pay & any Verizon mobile phone plan. Multi-Gig wired speeds. $99 setup fee may apply.
- • Listed installation: $99; confirm address-specific waivers and charges.
Astound appears in our coverage records for 13 of the 27 Boston ZIPs reviewed. These are current catalog options, not an address-qualified quote. Building serviceability, technology and each speed tier require confirmation.
Show all 3 plans
- Astound Broadband 1 Gig$30/moregular $40/mo
1000 Mbps (1 Gig)
- • Blazing-fast speeds up to 1 Gbps
- • Great for households with heavy streaming and gaming
- • Connect multiple devices without slowdowns
- • No data caps - unlimited usage
- • $200 Gift Card included
- • Free professional installation
- • 24/7 customer support
- • Price includes $10 autopay & paperless billing discount
- • $14.99 activation fee waived — Better Connect exclusive
- • Gift card requires 90+ days of maintained service; fulfilled by Astound
- • $200 Gift Card · Free modem & router
- • Free modem & router included
- • Listed installation: $0; confirm address-specific waivers and charges.
- Astound Broadband 600 Mbps$45/mo
600 Mbps
- • Fast speeds up to 600 Mbps
- • Ideal for streaming, gaming, and video calls
- • Great for medium-sized households
- • No data caps - unlimited usage
- • 24/7 customer support
- • Price includes $10 autopay & paperless billing discount
- • $99.95 installation fee when applicable
- • $14.99 activation fee waived — Better Connect exclusive
- • Free modem & router included
- • Listed installation: $99.95; confirm address-specific waivers and charges.
- Astound Broadband 1.5 Gig$60/mo
1500 Mbps (1.5 Gig)
- • Ultra-fast speeds up to 1.5 Gbps
- • Perfect for large households with multiple devices
- • Stream 4K, game online, and work from home simultaneously
- • No data caps - unlimited usage
- • $200 Gift Card included
- • Free professional installation
- • 24/7 customer support
- • Price includes $10 autopay & paperless billing discount
- • $14.99 activation fee waived — Better Connect exclusive
- • Gift card requires 90+ days of maintained service; fulfilled by Astound
- • $200 Gift Card · Free modem & router
- • Free modem & router included
- • Listed installation: $0; confirm address-specific waivers and charges.
We cannot currently confirm a general Spectrum internet offer in the Boston ZIPs reviewed. No local price is advertised here. This is not a claim that service is unavailable everywhere; check your exact address.
We have not confirmed Spectrum service in Boston, MA. Enter your address to see what is offered there.
We cannot currently confirm a general AT&T internet offer in the Boston ZIPs reviewed. No local price is advertised here. This is not a claim that service is unavailable everywhere; check your exact address.
We have not confirmed AT&T service in Boston, MA. Enter your address to see what is offered there.
We cannot currently confirm a general Brightspeed internet offer in the Boston ZIPs reviewed. No local price is advertised here. This is not a claim that service is unavailable everywhere; check your exact address.
We have not confirmed Brightspeed service in Boston, MA. Enter your address to see what is offered there.
We cannot currently confirm a general EarthLink internet offer in the Boston ZIPs reviewed. No local price is advertised here. This is not a claim that service is unavailable everywhere; check your exact address.
We have not confirmed EarthLink service in Boston, MA. Enter your address to see what is offered there.
We cannot currently confirm a general Kinetic internet offer in the Boston ZIPs reviewed. No local price is advertised here. This is not a claim that service is unavailable everywhere; check your exact address.
We have not confirmed Kinetic service in Boston, MA. Enter your address to see what is offered there.
Best internet providers in Boston: our picks
Based on catalog plans only. Your address may change what is offered.
Xfinity 2 Gig — 1 Year
2 Gig
Highest advertised download speed among current standalone catalog plans for providers recorded in the reviewed Boston ZIPs; lower monthly price breaks ties. This does not establish that speed at your building.
Check this at my addressAstound Broadband 1 Gig
1000 Mbps (1 Gig)
Lowest current advertised recurring starting price among general standalone plans for providers in the reviewed ZIPs. Student-only and mobile-bundle-only discounts are excluded. Introductory terms, equipment and other charges can change your total.
Check this at my addressAstound Broadband 1 Gig
1000 Mbps (1 Gig)
Our value pick: lowest advertised monthly price per Mbps among plans from 300–1,000 Mbps, with lower price breaking ties. This is a price/speed comparison, not an independent reliability or customer-service rating.
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Before you order
- • Availability is determined by service address. A provider listed here may not serve your building.
- • Prices shown are catalog prices checked October 16, 2026 at 7:14 PM EDT; they can change and may exclude taxes, fees, and equipment charges.
- • Some prices require autopay and paperless billing, and promotional rates can rise after the promotional period.
- • Contract terms, installation fees, and data policies vary by plan. Review each provider's terms before ordering.
- • Catalog checked date is not an address serviceability check.
Internet in Boston, MA: FAQ
What is the cheapest internet in Boston?
Astound has the lowest current general starting price in our reviewed Boston catalog: $30/mo for Astound Broadband 1 Gig (1000 Mbps (1 Gig)). This excludes student-only offers and does not include all possible equipment, taxes or fees. Read its current offer terms and check your address.
Is fiber internet available in Boston, MA?
Fiber availability is building-specific. Verizon Fios is a fiber product, while Verizon 5G Home is fixed wireless—not Fios. EarthLink offers may use different access networks. A provider appearing in a local ZIP does not confirm fiber or a particular speed at your address; check your full service address before choosing.
Xfinity vs Verizon in Boston: which should I choose?
Compare any locally listed Xfinity and Verizon plans above for starting price, advertised speed and offer terms. Verizon Fios and Verizon 5G Home are different technologies; Xfinity availability and upload speeds also depend on the local network. The right choice depends on your building, total monthly cost and upload needs—not a citywide winner.
Are there no-contract internet options in Boston?
Contract requirements vary by provider and offer. A price guarantee is not automatically a contract, and a missing contract field does not mean no contract. Review the live plan notes and confirm commitment length, promotional expiration and cancellation fees with the advisor before ordering.
How can Boston students find affordable internet?
Boston students and roommates should compare the general plans above and ask about currently verified student eligibility, shared-household costs, equipment and lease timing. Student-only discounts are excluded from these general starting prices and best-pick calculations. Do not assume a student promotion applies without confirmation.
How do I switch internet providers in Boston?
Check your full service address, compare the total cost and current agreement terms, and arrange the new connection before canceling the old service. Confirm any notice period, equipment returns and cancellation charges. Better Connect can help compare options and coordinate setup; keep your existing connection until the new service works.
Which internet providers in Boston can I compare here?
Our current reviewed Boston ZIP records and active general catalog include Xfinity, Verizon, Astound. Spectrum, AT&T, Brightspeed, EarthLink, Kinetic are not currently confirmed in this comparison. We do not assume all national partners serve every city. ZIP records are a starting point; exact address eligibility is required.
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