In North Cambridge there are 4 residential Fiber providers covering 40.54% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,465 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
Fiber 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 fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 40.54% of North Cambridge. Areas in green have fiber 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 fiber internet in North Cambridge?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in North Cambridge.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average North Cambridge home can get up to 1,465 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 17.41% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 13.15% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in North Cambridge.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of North Cambridge, and slower in the north areas of the neighborhood.
Is fiber 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, cable competes most often with fiber 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.
Fiber 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 Fiber in North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
XFINITY fiber coverage
About 26.61%, or 5,251 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the south, northwest, west, and southwest North Cambridge area. XFINITY 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.
XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Cambridge. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber 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 1,723 Mbps.
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- 65.4% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 34.6% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds
In North Cambridge 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 below average compared to other North Cambridge fiber 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 312 Mbps.
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- 7.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 57.6% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 34.6% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 19.03%, or 3,754 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northwest, west, and north North Cambridge area. EarthLink 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.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Cambridge. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout North Cambridge. The fastest plan anyone in North Cambridge can order from EarthLink goes up to 940 Mbps, and all North Cambridge customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In North Cambridge 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 North Cambridge fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Cambridge is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 19.03%, or 3,754 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northwest, west, and north North Cambridge area. Verizon 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.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Cambridge. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout North Cambridge. The fastest plan anyone in North Cambridge can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all North Cambridge customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In North Cambridge 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 North Cambridge fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Cambridge is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Starry Fiber in North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
Starry fiber coverage
About 10.49%, or 2,070 people, have Starry fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the south North Cambridge area. Starry is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of North Cambridge.
Starry fiber download speeds
Starry is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Cambridge. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Starry fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout North Cambridge. The fastest plan anyone in North Cambridge can order from Starry goes up to 500 Mbps, and all North Cambridge customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Starry fiber upload speeds
In North Cambridge download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Starry fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Starry is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other North Cambridge fiber providers. Starry offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Cambridge is up to 250 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
North Cambridge Fiber 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 fiber internet in North Cambridge compare to the rest of Cambridge?
Fiber internet speeds in North Cambridge are much faster versus the average speeds in Cambridge: 0.00 Mbps in Cambridge versus 1,465 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar fiber availability compared to the neighborhood. Average fiber coverage in Cambridge is 0.00% versus 40.54% in North Cambridge.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber 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 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
- West Somerville, Somerville, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Tufts, Somerville, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Ball Square, Somerville, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Spring Hill, Somerville, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Strawberry Hill, Cambridge, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Aggasiz-Harvard, Cambridge, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Arlington Center, Arlington, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Winter Hill, Somerville, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Union Square, Somerville, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Upper Clinton Hill, Newark, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Drnag, San Bernardino, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Eads-Fisherville, Cordova, TN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- East Arlington, Jacksonville, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- East Central, Pasadena, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Sterling Ridge, The Woodlands, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Tampa Palms, Tampa, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Taylor Ranch, Albuquerque, NM: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds