In Cambridge there are 8 residential internet providers covering 98.91% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 987 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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8 Internet Service Providers in 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 Cambridge are not shown.
Cambridge Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 98.91% of Cambridge. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Verizon. Now you can call companies in Cambridge with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Cambridge?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Cambridge.
Internet Speed Key
The average Cambridge home can get up to 987 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 83.73% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Cambridge.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Cambridge, and slower in the south areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Cambridge?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Cambridge you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 31.63% of Cambridge homes.
- Cable is fastest for 66.64% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.09% of Cambridge homes.
Internet Market Health in Cambridge
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Cambridge internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Cambridge based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.1 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.5 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.1 (healthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Cambridge internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Cambridge homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, and cable, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. Cambridge internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 6 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Cambridge needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Cambridge, along with details on where in Cambridge and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Cambridge, NY
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 83.22%, or 3,278 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Cambridge area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Cambridge.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cambridge. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cambridge. The fastest plan anyone in Cambridge can order from EarthLink goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Cambridge customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In 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 one of the slowest compared to other Cambridge fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cambridge 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 Cambridge, NY
Verizon fiber coverage
About 83.22%, or 3,278 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Cambridge area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Cambridge.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cambridge. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cambridge. The fastest plan anyone in Cambridge can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Cambridge customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In 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 one of the slowest compared to other Cambridge fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cambridge is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Cambridge, NY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 73.78%, or 2,906 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Cambridge area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Cambridge.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cambridge. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cambridge. The fastest plan anyone in Cambridge can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Cambridge customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Cambridge download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Cambridge cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cambridge is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Slic Network Solutions Fiber in Cambridge, NY
Slic Network Solutions fiber coverage
About 17.09%, or 673 people, have Slic Network Solutions fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, northeast, west, northwest, and north Cambridge area. Slic Network Solutions is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Cambridge.
Slic Network Solutions fiber download speeds
Slic Network Solutions is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cambridge. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Slic Network Solutions fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cambridge. The fastest plan anyone in Cambridge can order from Slic Network Solutions goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Cambridge customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Slic Network Solutions fiber upload speeds
In Cambridge download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Slic Network Solutions fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Slic Network Solutions is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Cambridge fiber providers. Slic Network Solutions offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cambridge is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Cambridge, NY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 86.70%, or 3,415 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Cambridge area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Cambridge.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cambridge. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Cambridge. The fastest plan anyone in Cambridge can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Cambridge customers is up to 70 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 60.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 39.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Cambridge download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Cambridge fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cambridge is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 13 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 60.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 39.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Cambridge, NY
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 47.91%, or 1,887 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, southwest, south, central, southeast, and northwest Cambridge area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Cambridge.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cambridge. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cambridge. The fastest plan anyone in Cambridge can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Cambridge customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Cambridge download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Cambridge fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cambridge is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Hudson Valley Wireless Fixed Wireless in Cambridge, NY
Hudson Valley Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 16.04%, or 632 people, have Hudson Valley Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, west, and northwest Cambridge area. Hudson Valley Wireless is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Cambridge.
Hudson Valley Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Hudson Valley Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cambridge. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Hudson Valley Wireless fixed wireless is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Cambridge. The fastest plan anyone in Cambridge can order from Hudson Valley Wireless goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Cambridge customers is up to 131 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 53.8% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 7.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 26.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 12.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
Hudson Valley Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Cambridge download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Hudson Valley Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Hudson Valley Wireless is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Cambridge fixed wireless providers. Hudson Valley Wireless offers 4 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cambridge is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 4.0 Mbps. On average, Hudson Valley Wireless customers can get speeds up to 13 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 53.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 7.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 26.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 12.7% up to 4.0 Mbps
Cambridge Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Cambridge or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Cambridge compare to the rest of New York?
Internet speeds in Cambridge are much slower versus the average speeds in New York: 4,072 Mbps in New York versus 987 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in New York is 98.64% versus 98.91% in Cambridge.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Cambridge are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Eagle Bridge, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fly Summit, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Shushan, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- White Creek, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Buskirk, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Greenwich, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- South Cambridge, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- East Greenwich, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Easton, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Greenwich, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Mabton, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ottawa Lake, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bedford, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ben Wheeler, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Carroll Valley, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cheney, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clinton, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Roundup, MT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Vienna, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Raymond, ME: more internet coverage, faster speeds