In Downtown Crossing there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 95.49% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,914 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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Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Downtown Crossing
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 Downtown Crossing are not shown.
Downtown Crossing Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Downtown Crossing is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 95.49% of Downtown Crossing. 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 Downtown Crossing above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Downtown Crossing?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Downtown Crossing.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Downtown Crossing home can get up to 1,914 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 82.54% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 5.75% 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 Downtown Crossing.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Downtown Crossing, and slower in the central areas of the neighborhood.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Downtown Crossing?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Downtown Crossing you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 17.08% of Downtown Crossing homes.
- Cable is fastest for 78.41% 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 4.51% of Downtown Crossing homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Downtown Crossing, along with details on where in Downtown Crossing and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 95.49%, or 7,073 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Crossing area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Downtown Crossing.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Crossing. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Crossing. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Crossing 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 Downtown Crossing customers is up to 1,892 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 Downtown Crossing 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 Downtown Crossing 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 Downtown Crossing 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 490 Mbps.
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- 15.4% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 71.1% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 13.6% up to 35.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 19.70%, or 1,459 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the central, north, southeast, south, and east Downtown Crossing area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Downtown Crossing.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Crossing. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Crossing. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Crossing can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Downtown Crossing customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In Downtown Crossing 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 Downtown Crossing cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Crossing is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Downtown Crossing Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Downtown Crossing or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Downtown Crossing compare to the rest of Boston?
Cable internet speeds in Downtown Crossing are much faster versus the average speeds in Boston: 0.00 Mbps in Boston versus 1,914 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar cable availability compared to the neighborhood. Average cable coverage in Boston is 0.00% versus 95.49% in Downtown Crossing.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Downtown Crossing 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
- Central, Boston, MA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Dock Square, Boston, MA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Back Bay, Boston, MA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- South End, Boston, MA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Waterfront, Boston, MA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- MIT, Cambridge, MA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Gove Street, Boston, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- South Boston, Boston, MA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Wellington-Harrington, Cambridge, MA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Normandy Estates, Jacksonville, FL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Saint Claude, New Orleans, LA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Richfield, Clifton, NJ: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Princeton Heights, St. Louis, MO: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Parkway-Wheelers Farm Road, Milford, CT: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Palmer, Newport News, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- North Towne, Toledo, OH: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- North Marketview Heights, Rochester, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- North Brookline, Brookline, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- San Andreas, Highland, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds