In Dorchester Center there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 99.85% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,928 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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Dorchester Center, Boston, MA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Dorchester Center
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 Dorchester Center are not shown.
Dorchester Center Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Dorchester Center is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 99.85% of Dorchester Center. 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 Dorchester Center above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Dorchester Center?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Dorchester Center.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Dorchester Center home can get up to 1,928 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 86.62% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.00% 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 Dorchester Center.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Dorchester Center, and slower in the north areas of the neighborhood.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Dorchester Center?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Dorchester Center you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 32.98% of Dorchester Center homes.
- Cable is fastest for 66.87% 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 Dorchester Center homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Dorchester Center, along with details on where in Dorchester Center and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Dorchester Center, Boston, MA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.85%, or 12,931 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Dorchester Center area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Dorchester Center.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dorchester Center. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Dorchester Center. The fastest plan anyone in Dorchester Center 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 Dorchester Center customers is up to 1,894 Mbps.
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- 86.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 13.3% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Dorchester Center 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 Dorchester Center 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 Dorchester Center 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 686 Mbps.
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- 26.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 60.2% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 13.3% up to 35.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Dorchester Center, Boston, MA
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 87.77%, or 11,366 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Dorchester Center area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Dorchester Center.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dorchester Center. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Dorchester Center. The fastest plan anyone in Dorchester Center can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Dorchester Center customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In Dorchester Center 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 Dorchester Center cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Dorchester Center is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Dorchester Center Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Dorchester Center or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Dorchester Center compare to the rest of Boston?
Cable internet speeds in Dorchester Center are much faster versus the average speeds in Boston: 0.00 Mbps in Boston versus 1,928 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar cable availability compared to the neighborhood. Average cable coverage in Boston is 0.00% versus 99.85% in Dorchester Center.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Dorchester Center 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 Dorchester, Boston, MA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Mount Bowdoin, Boston, MA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Fields Corner, Boston, MA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Neponset, Boston, MA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Forest Hills, Jamaica Plain, MA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- North Dorchester, Boston, MA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Milton Upper Mills, Milton, MA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Roxbury, Boston, MA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- East Milton, Milton, MA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Nubian Square, Boston, MA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Atwater Village, Los Angeles, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Mandell, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Mar Lee, Denver, CO: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Spanos Park, Stockton, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Cypress Park, Los Angeles, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Ballard, Seattle, WA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Green Haven, Pasadena, MD: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Original Daly City, Daly City, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Ormewood Park-East Atlanta, Atlanta, GA: more cable coverage, faster speeds