In Melrose there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,728 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.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in Melrose, MA.
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Cable Internet Service Providers in Melrose
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 Melrose are not shown.
Melrose 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 Melrose is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 100.00% of Melrose. 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 Melrose above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Melrose?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Melrose.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Melrose home can get up to 1,728 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 64.56% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 31.58% 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 Melrose.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Melrose, and slower in the east areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Melrose?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Melrose you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 1.97% of Melrose homes.
- Cable is fastest for 98.03% 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 less than 1% of Melrose homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Melrose, along with details on where in Melrose and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Melrose, MA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 100.00%, or 29,817 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Melrose area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Melrose.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Melrose. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Melrose. The fastest plan anyone in Melrose 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 Melrose customers is up to 1,716 Mbps.
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- 64.6% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 35.4% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Melrose 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 Melrose 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 Melrose 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 275 Mbps.
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- 5.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 58.8% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 35.4% up to 35.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Melrose, MA
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 7.87%, or 2,346 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, north, west, and southwest Melrose 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 Melrose.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Melrose. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Melrose. The fastest plan anyone in Melrose can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Melrose customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In Melrose 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 Melrose cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Melrose is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Melrose Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Melrose or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Melrose compare to the rest of Massachusetts?
Cable internet speeds in Melrose are much faster versus the average speeds in Massachusetts: 0.00 Mbps in Massachusetts versus 1,728 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Massachusetts is 0.00% versus 100.00% in Melrose.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Melrose 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
- Malden, MA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
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- Everett, MA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Medford, MA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Winchester, MA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Revere, MA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Chelsea, MA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
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