In Dorchester Center there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 98.53% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,316 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 Fiber internet providers in Dorchester Center, Boston, MA.
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Dorchester Center, Boston, MA Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Dorchester Center
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 Dorchester Center are not shown.
Dorchester Center Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Dorchester Center is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 98.53% of Dorchester Center. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Earthlink. Call one of the companies with service in Dorchester Center above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Dorchester Center?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Dorchester Center.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Dorchester Center home can get up to 1,316 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the neighborhood is 2,048 Mbps, which 31.02% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 63.36% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Dorchester Center.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Dorchester Center, and slower in the south areas of the neighborhood.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Dorchester Center?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Dorchester Center you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 32.98% of Dorchester Center homes.
- Cable is fastest for 66.87% 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 Dorchester Center homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Dorchester Center, along with details on where in Dorchester Center and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Dorchester Center, Boston, MA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 98.53%, or 12,759 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Dorchester Center area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Dorchester Center.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dorchester Center. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Dorchester Center. The fastest plan anyone in Dorchester Center can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Dorchester Center customers is up to 1,289 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 31.5% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 68.5% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Dorchester Center download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Dorchester Center fiber providers. EarthLink offers 2 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 Dorchester Center is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 880 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 1,248 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 31.5% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 68.5% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Dorchester Center, Boston, MA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 98.53%, or 12,759 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Dorchester Center area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Dorchester Center.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dorchester Center. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Dorchester Center. The fastest plan anyone in Dorchester Center can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Dorchester Center customers is up to 1,289 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 31.5% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 68.5% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Dorchester Center download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Dorchester Center fiber providers. Verizon offers 2 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 Dorchester Center is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 880 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 1,248 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 31.5% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 68.5% up to 880.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Fiber in Dorchester Center, Boston, MA
XFINITY fiber coverage
About 5.16%, or 668 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the east and southeast Dorchester Center area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Dorchester Center.
XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dorchester Center. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Dorchester Center. The fastest plan anyone in Dorchester Center 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 Dorchester Center customers is up to 1,661 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 57.6% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 42.4% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds
In Dorchester Center download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY fiber. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Dorchester Center fiber providers. XFINITY offers 2 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 Dorchester Center is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 159 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 57.6% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 42.4% up to 35.0 Mbps
Dorchester Center Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Dorchester Center or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Dorchester Center compare to the rest of Boston?
Fiber internet speeds in Dorchester Center are much faster versus the average speeds in Boston: 0.00 Mbps in Boston versus 1,316 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar fiber availability compared to the neighborhood. Average fiber coverage in Boston is 0.00% versus 98.53% in Dorchester Center.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Dorchester Center are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber 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
- South Dorchester, Boston, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Mount Bowdoin, Boston, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Fields Corner, Boston, MA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Neponset, Boston, MA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Forest Hills, Jamaica Plain, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- North Dorchester, Boston, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Milton Upper Mills, Milton, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Roxbury, Boston, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- East Milton, Milton, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Nubian Square, Boston, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Atwater Village, Los Angeles, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Mandell, Chicago, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Mar Lee, Denver, CO: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Spanos Park, Stockton, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cypress Park, Los Angeles, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Ballard, Seattle, WA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Green Haven, Pasadena, MD: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Original Daly City, Daly City, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Ormewood Park-East Atlanta, Atlanta, GA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds