In Back Bay there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 99.65% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,906 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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Back Bay, Boston, MA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Back Bay
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 Back Bay are not shown.
Back Bay Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Back Bay is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 99.65% of Back Bay. 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 Back Bay above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Back Bay?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Back Bay.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Back Bay home can get up to 1,906 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 85.77% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 8.20% 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 Back Bay.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Back Bay, and slower in the central areas of the neighborhood.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Back Bay?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Back Bay you live. In general, satellite competes most often with cable in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Back Bay homes.
- Cable is fastest for 99.31% 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 Back Bay homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Back Bay, along with details on where in Back Bay and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Back Bay, Boston, MA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.65%, or 25,853 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Back Bay area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Back Bay.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Back Bay. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Back Bay. The fastest plan anyone in Back Bay 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 Back Bay customers is up to 1,889 Mbps.
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- 86.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 13.9% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Back Bay 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 Back Bay 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 Back Bay 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 786 Mbps.
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- 32.4% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 53.7% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 13.9% up to 35.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Back Bay, Boston, MA
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 44.17%, or 11,459 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Back Bay area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Back Bay.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Back Bay. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Back Bay. The fastest plan anyone in Back Bay can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Back Bay customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In Back Bay 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 Back Bay cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Back Bay is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Back Bay Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Back Bay or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Back Bay compare to the rest of Boston?
Cable internet speeds in Back Bay are much faster versus the average speeds in Boston: 0.00 Mbps in Boston versus 1,906 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar cable availability compared to the neighborhood. Average cable coverage in Boston is 0.00% versus 99.65% in Back Bay.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Back Bay 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
- South End, Boston, MA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Central, Boston, MA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- MIT, Cambridge, MA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Fenway-Kenmore, Boston, MA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Area IV, Cambridge, MA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Dock Square, Boston, MA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Wellington-Harrington, Cambridge, MA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Shadow Creek Ranch, Pearland, TX: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Eastchester, Bronx, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Highland, St. Paul, MN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Portar Ranch, Northridge, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Northwest Austin, Austin, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Oxon Hill-Glassmanor, Oxon Hill, MD: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Cooper Mountain-Aloha North, Aloha, OR: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Greater Landover, Landover, MD: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Greater Upper Marlboro, Brock Hall, MD: less cable coverage, faster speeds