Boston residents have 2 internet providers to choose from. Windstream Communications is the most popular provider, offering DSL and fiber internet service. In our research, we have been seeing 76 Mbps for download speeds and 17 Mbps for upload speeds for Windstream Communications customers over 34 recent tests. In addition to Windstream Communications, DSL, fiber and fixed wireless internet service is also available from AT&T.
See more detailed speed and coverage data below.
| Provider | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream Communications DSL Fiber | 76 Mbps | 17 Mbps | 35 ms |
| AT&T DSL Fiber Fixed Wireless | 84 Mbps | 135 Mbps | 27 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
Windstream Communications is the most popular provider in Boston offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 76 Mbps for download speeds and 17 Mbps for upload speeds over 34 recent tests.
Windstream Communications has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Boston. 54% of users saw download speeds between 50-100 Mbps, and 29% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
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| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2024 | 34 Mbps | 15 Mbps | 23 ms |
| June 12, 2024 | 28 Mbps | 7 Mbps | 27 ms |
| June 11, 2024 | 2 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 24 ms |
| June 10, 2024 | 92 Mbps | 23 Mbps | 41 ms |
| June 9, 2024 | 5 Mbps | 4 Mbps | 20 ms |
| June 9, 2024 | 95 Mbps | 17 Mbps | 29 ms |
| June 8, 2024 | 70 Mbps | 46 Mbps | 42 ms |
| June 7, 2024 | 125 Mbps | 59 Mbps | 35 ms |
| June 6, 2024 | 76 Mbps | 47 Mbps | 43 ms |
| June 3, 2024 | 82 Mbps | 24 Mbps | 43 ms |
AT&T is the 2nd most popular provider in Boston offering DSL, fiber and fixed wireless internet service. Users have been getting 84 Mbps for download speeds and 135 Mbps for upload speeds over 4 recent tests.
AT&T has the fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Boston. 50% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 100% of users saw upload speeds between 100-250 Mbps.
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