In North Cambridge there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 99.87% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,888 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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North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in North Cambridge
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 North Cambridge are not shown.
North Cambridge Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in North Cambridge is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 99.87% of North Cambridge. 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 North Cambridge above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in North Cambridge?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in North Cambridge.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average North Cambridge home can get up to 1,888 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 84.79% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 12.32% 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 North Cambridge.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of North Cambridge, and slower in the central areas of the neighborhood.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in North Cambridge?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in North Cambridge you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 16.37% of North Cambridge homes.
- Cable is fastest for 83.50% 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 North Cambridge homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in North Cambridge, along with details on where in North Cambridge and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.87%, or 19,704 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire North Cambridge area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of North Cambridge.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Cambridge. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout North Cambridge. The fastest plan anyone in North Cambridge 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 North Cambridge customers is up to 1,879 Mbps.
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- 84.9% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 15.1% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In North Cambridge 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 North Cambridge 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 North Cambridge 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 727 Mbps.
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- 29.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 55.8% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 15.1% up to 35.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 32.30%, or 6,372 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southeast, northwest, east, north, and northeast North Cambridge 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 North Cambridge.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Cambridge. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout North Cambridge. The fastest plan anyone in North Cambridge can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all North Cambridge customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In North Cambridge 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 North Cambridge cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Cambridge is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
North Cambridge Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to North Cambridge or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in North Cambridge compare to the rest of Cambridge?
Cable internet speeds in North Cambridge are much faster versus the average speeds in Cambridge: 0.00 Mbps in Cambridge versus 1,888 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar cable availability compared to the neighborhood. Average cable coverage in Cambridge is 0.00% versus 99.87% in North Cambridge.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around North Cambridge 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
- Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Avon Hill, Cambridge, MA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- West Somerville, Somerville, MA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Tufts, Somerville, MA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Ball Square, Somerville, MA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Spring Hill, Somerville, MA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Strawberry Hill, Cambridge, MA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Aggasiz-Harvard, Cambridge, MA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Arlington Center, Arlington, MA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Upper Clinton Hill, Newark, NJ: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Drnag, San Bernardino, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Eads-Fisherville, Cordova, TN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- East Arlington, Jacksonville, FL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- East Central, Pasadena, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Sterling Ridge, The Woodlands, TX: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Tampa Palms, Tampa, FL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Taylor Ranch, Albuquerque, NM: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ: less cable coverage, faster speeds