In Central there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 92.58% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,844 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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Central, Boston, MA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Central
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 Central are not shown.
Central Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Central is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 92.58% of Central. 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 Central above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Central?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Central.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Central home can get up to 1,844 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 70.40% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 11.27% 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 Central.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Central, and slower in the east areas of the neighborhood.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Central?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Central you live. In general, satellite competes most often with cable in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 2.85% of Central homes.
- Cable is fastest for 89.78% 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 7.37% of Central homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Central, along with details on where in Central and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Central, Boston, MA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 92.58%, or 19,876 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Central.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Central. The fastest plan anyone in Central 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 Central customers is up to 1,808 Mbps.
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- 76.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 24.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Central 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 Central 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 Central 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 717 Mbps.
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- 29.6% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 46.4% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 24.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Central, Boston, MA
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 66.44%, or 14,263 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the west, northwest, southwest, central, north, east, and northeast Central area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Central.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Central. The fastest plan anyone in Central can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Central customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In Central 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 Central cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Central Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Central or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Central compare to the rest of Boston?
Cable internet speeds in Central are much faster versus the average speeds in Boston: 0.00 Mbps in Boston versus 1,844 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar cable availability compared to the neighborhood. Average cable coverage in Boston is 0.00% versus 92.58% in Central.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Central 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
- Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Dock Square, Boston, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Back Bay, Boston, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- South End, Boston, MA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- South Boston, Boston, MA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Waterfront, Boston, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- MIT, Cambridge, MA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Gove Street, Boston, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Dorchester Heights, Boston, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Western Branch North, Chesapeake, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
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- Bay Terraces, San Diego, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Beach Haven, Jacksonville, FL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Belair, Augusta, GA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Theater District, Manhattan, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- South, Raleigh, NC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Chevy Chase, Washington, DC: more cable coverage, faster speeds