In Waterfront there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 99.90% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,893 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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Waterfront, Boston, MA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Waterfront
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 Waterfront are not shown.
Waterfront Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Waterfront is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 99.90% of Waterfront. 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 Waterfront above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Waterfront?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Waterfront.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Waterfront home can get up to 1,893 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 85.19% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 11.20% 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 Waterfront.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Waterfront, and slower in the central areas of the neighborhood.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Waterfront?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Waterfront you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 6.94% of Waterfront homes.
- Cable is fastest for 92.96% 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 Waterfront homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Waterfront, along with details on where in Waterfront and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Waterfront, Boston, MA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.90%, or 4,202 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Waterfront area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Waterfront.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Waterfront. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Waterfront. The fastest plan anyone in Waterfront 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 Waterfront customers is up to 1,882 Mbps.
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- 85.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 14.7% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Waterfront 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 Waterfront 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 Waterfront 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 786 Mbps.
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- 32.4% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 52.9% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 14.7% up to 35.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Waterfront, Boston, MA
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 11.94%, or 502 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest, south, and central Waterfront 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 Waterfront.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Waterfront. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Waterfront. The fastest plan anyone in Waterfront can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Waterfront customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In Waterfront 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 Waterfront cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Waterfront is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Waterfront Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Waterfront or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Waterfront compare to the rest of Boston?
Cable internet speeds in Waterfront are much faster versus the average speeds in Boston: 0.00 Mbps in Boston versus 1,893 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar cable availability compared to the neighborhood. Average cable coverage in Boston is 0.00% versus 99.90% in Waterfront.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Waterfront 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
- Gove Street, Boston, MA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Dock Square, Boston, MA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Day Square, Boston, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- East Boston, Boston, MA: less cable coverage, slower 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
- Back Bay, Boston, MA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Wellington-Harrington, Cambridge, MA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
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- The Canal on Preston, Plano, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Terrace Hills, Mobile, AL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Ten Hills, Somerville, MA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Tarpon River, Fort Lauderdale, FL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Tallulah-North Shore, Jacksonville, FL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Tahoe Park, Sacramento, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds