In Central Business District there are 7 residential internet providers covering 88.04% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 933 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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7 Internet Service Providers in Central Business District
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 Central Business District are not shown.
Central Business District 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 88.04% of Central Business District. 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 Spectrum. Now you can call companies in Central Business District with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Central Business District?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Central Business District.
Internet Speed Key
The average Central Business District home can get up to 933 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 1,000 Mbps, which 79.65% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 8.39% of homes can only purchase plans up to 300 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Central Business District.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Central Business District, and slower in the northwest areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Central Business District?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Central Business District you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 2.54% of Central Business District homes.
- Cable is fastest for 77.11% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 8.39%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 11.96% of Central Business District homes.
Internet Market Health in Central Business District
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Central Business District 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 Central Business District based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.7 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.7 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Central Business District internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Central Business District homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. Central Business District internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 8 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, Central Business District badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Central Business District, along with details on where in Central Business District and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Central Business District, Worcester, MA
Spectrum cable coverage
About 79.65%, or 3,170 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central Business District area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Central Business District.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Business District. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Central Business District. The fastest plan anyone in Central Business District can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Central Business District customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Central Business District 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 Central Business District cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central Business District is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Central Business District, Worcester, MA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 4.92%, or 196 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southeast and east Central Business District area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Central Business District.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Business District. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Central Business District. The fastest plan anyone in Central Business District can order from EarthLink goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Central Business District customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Central Business District 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 Central Business District fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central Business District 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 Central Business District, Worcester, MA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 4.92%, or 196 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southeast and east Central Business District area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Central Business District.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Business District. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Central Business District. The fastest plan anyone in Central Business District can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Central Business District customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Central Business District 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 Central Business District fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central Business District is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Central Business District, Worcester, MA
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 2.54%, or 101 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southeast Central Business District area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Central Business District.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Business District. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Central Business District. The fastest plan anyone in Central Business District can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Central Business District customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Central Business District download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Central Business District fiber providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central Business District is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Central Business District, Worcester, MA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 87.94%, or 3,500 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central Business District area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Central Business District.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Business District. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Central Business District. The fastest plan anyone in Central Business District can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Central Business District customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Central Business District 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 Central Business District fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central Business District is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Central Business District, Worcester, MA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 87.94%, or 3,500 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central Business District 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 Central Business District.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Business District. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Central Business District. The fastest plan anyone in Central Business District can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Central Business District customers is up to 40 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 19.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 80.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Central Business District 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 below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Central Business District fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Central Business District 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 6.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 19.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 80.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Central Business District, Worcester, MA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 71.26%, or 2,836 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central Business District area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Central Business District.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Business District. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Central Business District. The fastest plan anyone in Central Business District can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Central Business District customers is up to 32 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 9.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 90.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Central Business District download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Central Business District fixed wireless 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 Central Business District is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 9.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 90.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Central Business District, Worcester, MA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 71.26%, or 2,836 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central Business District area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Central Business District.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Business District. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Central Business District. The fastest plan anyone in Central Business District can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Central Business District customers is up to 32 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 9.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 90.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Central Business District download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Central Business District fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 Central Business District is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 9.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 90.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
Central Business District Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Central Business District or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Central Business District compare to the rest of Worcester?
Internet speeds in Central Business District are slower versus the average speeds in Worcester: 1,232 Mbps in Worcester versus 933 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has less internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Worcester is 98.93% versus 88.04% in Central Business District.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Central Business District 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 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
- Institute Park, Worcester, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bell Hill, Worcester, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Green Island, Worcester, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Main Middle, Worcester, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Franklin Plantation, Worcester, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Union Hill, Worcester, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Vernon Hill, Worcester, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- University Park, Worcester, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Indian Lake East, Worcester, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Southside University, St. Cloud, MN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Woodburn, Morgantown, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Urbanizacion Bonneville Hts, Caguas, PR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Emerald Estates, Bakersfield, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- The Dominion, San Antonio, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Orange Blossom Gardens, Lady Lake, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fairview, Milwaukee, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sugar Pond Manor of Wellington, Wellington, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Arlington, Youngstown, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fruitvale, Bakersfield, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds