In East Boston there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 99.45% of the neighborhood. 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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Cable Internet Service Providers in East Boston
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 East Boston are not shown.
East Boston Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in East Boston is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 99.45% of East Boston. 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 East Boston above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in East Boston?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in East Boston.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average East Boston home can get up to 1,861 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 82.23% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 17.22% 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 East Boston.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of East Boston, and slower in the east areas of the neighborhood.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in East Boston?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in East Boston you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 2.13% of East Boston homes.
- Cable is fastest for 97.32% 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 East Boston homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in East Boston, along with details on where in East Boston and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in East Boston, Boston, MA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.45%, or 27,604 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire East Boston area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of East Boston.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in East Boston. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout East Boston. The fastest plan anyone in East Boston 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 East Boston customers is up to 1,861 Mbps.
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- 82.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 17.3% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In East Boston 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 East Boston 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 East Boston 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 702 Mbps.
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- 27.9% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 54.7% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 17.3% up to 35.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in East Boston, Boston, MA
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 2.60%, or 721 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast and north East Boston 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 East Boston.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in East Boston. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout East Boston. The fastest plan anyone in East Boston can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all East Boston customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In East Boston 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 East Boston cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in East Boston is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
East Boston Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to East Boston or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in East Boston compare to the rest of Boston?
Cable internet speeds in East Boston are much faster versus the average speeds in Boston: 0.00 Mbps in Boston versus 1,861 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar cable availability compared to the neighborhood. Average cable coverage in Boston is 0.00% versus 99.45% in East Boston.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around East Boston 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
- Day Square, Boston, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Gove Street, Boston, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Waterfront, Boston, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Dock Square, Boston, MA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Prattville, Chelsea, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Central, Boston, MA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- East Somerville, Somerville, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- South Boston, Boston, MA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Westgate, Henderson, NV: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- South Beach, Staten Island, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Sommerset West-Elmonica North, Bethany, OR: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Powellhurst-Gilbert, Portland, OR: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Parkside, San Francisco, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- North Laurel, Scaggsville, MD: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Landmark-Van Dom, Alexandria, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Kyle Canyon, Las Vegas, NV: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Highline, Seattle, WA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Highland Hills, San Antonio, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds