In North Dorchester there are 4 residential Fiber providers covering 99.61% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,254 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 Dorchester, Boston, MA Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in North Dorchester
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 Dorchester are not shown.
North Dorchester Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in North Dorchester is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 99.61% of North Dorchester. 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 North Dorchester above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in North Dorchester?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in North Dorchester.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average North Dorchester home can get up to 1,254 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the neighborhood is 2,048 Mbps, which 34.97% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 3.40% of homes can only purchase plans up to 30 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in North Dorchester.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of North Dorchester, and slower in the northeast areas of the neighborhood.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in North Dorchester?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in North Dorchester you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 35.24% of North Dorchester homes.
- Cable is fastest for 64.50% 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 Dorchester homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in North Dorchester, along with details on where in North Dorchester and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in North Dorchester, Boston, MA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 99.61%, or 27,724 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire North Dorchester area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of North Dorchester.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Dorchester. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout North Dorchester. The fastest plan anyone in North Dorchester can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 30 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for North Dorchester customers is up to 1,239 Mbps.
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- 35.1% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 54.6% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 6.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 30.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In North Dorchester 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 North Dorchester fiber providers. EarthLink offers 5 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 Dorchester is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 1,205 Mbps.
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- 35.1% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 54.6% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 6.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in North Dorchester, Boston, MA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 99.61%, or 27,724 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire North Dorchester area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of North Dorchester.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Dorchester. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is above average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout North Dorchester. The fastest plan anyone in North Dorchester can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 30 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for North Dorchester customers is up to 1,239 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 35.1% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 54.6% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 6.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 30.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In North Dorchester 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 North Dorchester fiber providers. Verizon offers 5 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 Dorchester is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 1,205 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 35.1% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 54.6% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 6.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Fiber in North Dorchester, Boston, MA
XFINITY fiber coverage
About 5.70%, or 1,587 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest, north, east, northwest, and west North Dorchester 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 North Dorchester.
XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Dorchester. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout North Dorchester. The fastest plan anyone in North Dorchester 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 Dorchester customers is up to 1,629 Mbps.
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- 53.6% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 46.4% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds
In North Dorchester 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 Dorchester 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 North Dorchester 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 150 Mbps.
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- 53.6% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 46.4% up to 35.0 Mbps
Starry Fiber in North Dorchester, Boston, MA
Starry fiber coverage
About 1.19%, or 332 people, have Starry fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast and south North Dorchester 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 Dorchester.
Starry fiber download speeds
Starry is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Dorchester. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Starry fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout North Dorchester. The fastest plan anyone in North Dorchester can order from Starry goes up to 300 Mbps, and all North Dorchester customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Starry fiber upload speeds
In North Dorchester 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 Dorchester fiber providers. Starry offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Dorchester is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
North Dorchester Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to North Dorchester or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in North Dorchester compare to the rest of Boston?
Fiber internet speeds in North Dorchester are much faster versus the average speeds in Boston: 0.00 Mbps in Boston versus 1,254 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar fiber availability compared to the neighborhood. Average fiber coverage in Boston is 0.00% versus 99.61% in North Dorchester.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around North Dorchester 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
- Fields Corner, Boston, MA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Mount Bowdoin, Boston, MA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Nubian Square, Boston, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Dorchester Heights, Boston, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- South Boston, Boston, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Roxbury, Boston, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- South Dorchester, Boston, MA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- South End, Boston, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Neponset, Boston, MA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Dorchester Center, Boston, MA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Belmont, Bronx, NY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Bridgeport, Chicago, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cal Young, Eugene, OR: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Catholic University-Brookland, Washington, DC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- City Center East, Philadelphia, PA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Clearview, Queens, NY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Constable Hook, Bayonne, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- East Boston, Boston, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds