City in Massachusetts, United States
Internet in Boston: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Boston?
Median fixed broadband in United States is 307 Mbps and mobile is 187 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Laptop-friendly cafés are common in Cambridge, Back Bay and the Seaport; libraries and coworking spaces are plentiful.
Getting online in Boston
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Xfinity cable and Verizon Fios; 300 Mbps–2 Gbps for roughly $50–90 a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Laptop-friendly cafés are common in Cambridge, Back Bay and the Seaport; libraries and coworking spaces are plentiful. |
| Tourist SIM | Prepaid SIMs at carrier stores, Walmart and Target, roughly US$25–50 for 30 days; no ID usually needed. A travel eSIM is easiest. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T |
| Monthly data plan | $25–50 ($25–50) |
Coworking spaces in Boston
Spaces we checked are open in 2026. Prices change; confirm on their sites.
| Space | Area | Day pass |
|---|---|---|
| WeWork | Downtown, Seaport and Cambridge | — |
| Industrious | Back Bay, Seaport and Cambridge | — |
Internet speeds in North America
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 307 Mbps | 187 Mbps |
| Canada | 258 Mbps | 86 Mbps |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Boston?
Median fixed broadband in United States is 307 Mbps and mobile is 187 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Laptop-friendly cafés are common in Cambridge, Back Bay and the Seaport; libraries and coworking spaces are plentiful.
Which SIM card should I get in Boston?
Prepaid SIMs at carrier stores, Walmart and Target, roughly US$25–50 for 30 days; no ID usually needed. A travel eSIM is easiest.
Can I use an eSIM in United States?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
Are there coworking spaces in Boston?
Yes: WeWork, Industrious.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: United States
- T-Mobile
- Verizon
- AT&T
- MBTA (the T)
- Massport (Boston Logan Airport)
- Meet Boston (tourism)
- Massachusetts Water Resources Authority
Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.