In Downtown Crossing there are 4 residential Fiber providers covering 75.90% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,161 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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Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Downtown Crossing
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 Downtown Crossing are not shown.
Downtown Crossing Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Downtown Crossing is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 75.90% of Downtown Crossing. 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 Downtown Crossing above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Downtown Crossing?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Downtown Crossing.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Downtown Crossing home can get up to 1,161 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 10.88% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 53.95% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Downtown Crossing.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Downtown Crossing, and slower in the northwest areas of the neighborhood.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Downtown Crossing?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Downtown Crossing you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 17.08% of Downtown Crossing homes.
- Cable is fastest for 78.41% 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 4.51% of Downtown Crossing homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Downtown Crossing, along with details on where in Downtown Crossing and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 63.18%, or 4,680 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Crossing area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Downtown Crossing.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Crossing. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Crossing. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Crossing can order from EarthLink goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Downtown Crossing customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Downtown Crossing download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Downtown Crossing fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Crossing is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 63.18%, or 4,680 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Crossing area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Downtown Crossing.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Crossing. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Crossing. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Crossing can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Downtown Crossing customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Downtown Crossing download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Downtown Crossing fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Crossing is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Fiber in Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA
XFINITY fiber coverage
About 13.97%, or 1,035 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southeast and west Downtown Crossing 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 Downtown Crossing.
XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Crossing. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Crossing. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Crossing 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 Downtown Crossing customers is up to 1,823 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 77.9% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 22.1% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds
In Downtown Crossing 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 Downtown Crossing 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 Downtown Crossing 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 202 Mbps.
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- 77.9% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 22.1% up to 35.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 7.98%, or 591 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the central, east, and southeast Downtown Crossing 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 Downtown Crossing.
Astound Broadband fiber download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Crossing. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Crossing. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Crossing can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Downtown Crossing customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Downtown Crossing download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Astound Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Downtown Crossing fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Crossing is up to 1,500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Downtown Crossing Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Downtown Crossing or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Downtown Crossing compare to the rest of Boston?
Fiber internet speeds in Downtown Crossing are much faster versus the average speeds in Boston: 0.00 Mbps in Boston versus 1,161 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar fiber availability compared to the neighborhood. Average fiber coverage in Boston is 0.00% versus 75.90% in Downtown Crossing.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Downtown Crossing 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
- Central, Boston, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Dock Square, Boston, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Back Bay, Boston, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- South End, Boston, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Waterfront, Boston, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Gove Street, Boston, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- South Boston, Boston, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Wellington-Harrington, Cambridge, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Area IV, Cambridge, MA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Normandy Estates, Jacksonville, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Saint Claude, New Orleans, LA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Richfield, Clifton, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Princeton Heights, St. Louis, MO: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Parkway-Wheelers Farm Road, Milford, CT: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Palmer, Newport News, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- North Towne, Toledo, OH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- North Marketview Heights, Rochester, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- North Brookline, Brookline, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- San Andreas, Highland, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds