Internet providers in Peabody, MA
Peabody is a city in Massachusetts with about 54,180 residents and roughly 25,859 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Peabody, MA
Share of residential locations in Peabody where each provider reports service, from the FCC National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025). Availability depends on your exact address.
| # | Provider | Technology (varies by address) | Locations covered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xfinity | Cable | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Astound Broadband | Fiber, Cable | 80% | |
| 3 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 75% | Check availability |
| 4 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 71% | |
| 5 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 51% | Check availability |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Viasat | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ |
Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.
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What to know about internet in Peabody
Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in Peabody, about 100%. 5 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Xfinity, Astound Broadband, Verizon, T-Mobile Home Internet, and AT&T), so the market looks competitive. T-Mobile Home Internet offers fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
What technologies are available in Peabody?
Fiber is limited in Peabody, reaching about 2% of locations. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 55% of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 89% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Peabody that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Peabody at a glance
About 91% of households in Peabody have a broadband subscription, in line with the Massachusetts average of 92%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023).
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Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Peabody?
Yes, in part. About 2% of residential locations in Peabody can get fiber, 100% can get cable, and about 55% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Peabody?
Xfinity reports service to about 100% of residential locations in Peabody, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Peabody?
5 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Peabody, and 5 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
What is the difference between fiber, cable and DSL?
Fiber offers the fastest and most consistent speeds, cable is widely available with high download speeds, and DSL runs over phone lines and is usually slower. See our guide for details.
What internet speed do I need in Peabody?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.
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