In Cambridge there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 82.77% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,861 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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Cambridge, MA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Cambridge
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 Cambridge are not shown.
Cambridge Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Cambridge is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 82.77% of Cambridge. 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 Cambridge above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Cambridge?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Cambridge.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Cambridge home can get up to 1,861 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 68.15% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 13.89% 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 Cambridge.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Cambridge, and slower in the east areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Cambridge?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Cambridge you live. In general, satellite competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 2.68% of Cambridge homes.
- Cable is fastest for 80.09% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 17.23% of Cambridge homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Cambridge, along with details on where in Cambridge and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Cambridge, MA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 82.77%, or 96,319 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Cambridge area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Cambridge.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cambridge. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Cambridge. The fastest plan anyone in Cambridge can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Cambridge customers is up to 1,859 Mbps.
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- 82.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 17.7% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Cambridge 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 Cambridge cable providers. XFINITY offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cambridge 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 589 Mbps.
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- 21.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 60.8% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 17.7% up to 35.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Cambridge, MA
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 5.53%, or 6,439 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, north, northwest, central, southeast, and west Cambridge 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 Cambridge.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cambridge. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cambridge. The fastest plan anyone in Cambridge can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Cambridge customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In Cambridge 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 Cambridge cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cambridge is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Cambridge Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Cambridge or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Cambridge compare to the rest of Massachusetts?
Cable internet speeds in Cambridge are much faster versus the average speeds in Massachusetts: 0.00 Mbps in Massachusetts versus 1,861 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Massachusetts is 0.00% versus 82.77% in Cambridge.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Cambridge 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Somerville, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Allston, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Watertown, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Brookline, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Charlestown, MA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Brighton, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Medford, MA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Belmont, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Watertown Town, MA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Boston, MA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Kalamazoo, MI: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Katy, TX: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hoover, AL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Irving, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Indianapolis, IN: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Kansas City, MO: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Kansas City, KS: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Jackson, MS: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Humble, TX: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Huntington Beach, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds