In Area IV there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 99.57% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,905 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
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Area IV, Cambridge, MA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Area IV
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Area IV are not shown.
Area IV Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Area IV is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 99.57% of Area IV. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in Area IV above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Area IV?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Area IV.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Area IV home can get up to 1,905 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 86.04% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 8.96% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,200 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Area IV.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Area IV, and slower in the northeast areas of the neighborhood.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Area IV?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Area IV you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 2.35% of Area IV homes.
- Cable is fastest for 97.23% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Area IV homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Area IV, along with details on where in Area IV and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Area IV, Cambridge, MA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.57%, or 7,249 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Area IV area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Area IV.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Area IV. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Area IV. The fastest plan anyone in Area IV can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Area IV customers is up to 1,891 Mbps.
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- 86.4% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 13.6% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Area IV download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Area IV cable providers. XFINITY offers 3 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Area IV is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 615 Mbps.
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- 22.6% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 63.9% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 13.6% up to 35.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Area IV, Cambridge, MA
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 11.92%, or 868 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the north and northwest Area IV area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Area IV.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Area IV. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Area IV. The fastest plan anyone in Area IV can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Area IV customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In Area IV download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Astound Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Area IV cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Area IV is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Area IV Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Area IV or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Area IV compare to the rest of Cambridge?
Cable internet speeds in Area IV are much faster versus the average speeds in Cambridge: 0.00 Mbps in Cambridge versus 1,905 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar cable availability compared to the neighborhood. Average cable coverage in Cambridge is 0.00% versus 99.57% in Area IV.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Area IV are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Wellington-Harrington, Cambridge, MA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- MIT, Cambridge, MA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Riverside, Cambridge, MA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Union Square, Somerville, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Aggasiz-Harvard, Cambridge, MA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Back Bay, Boston, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- East Somerville, Somerville, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- 25th Street, Ogden, UT: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Millbrook, Grand Rapids, MI: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Alki, Seattle, WA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Greenwood, Newport News, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hamilton Main Street Historic District, Hamilton, OH: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Inverness, Hoover, AL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cumberland, Atlanta, GA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- North Valley, Syracuse, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Oak Hill, Newton Center, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- South Bay, Eureka, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds