In Dorchester Center there are 9 residential internet providers covering 99.85% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,972 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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9 Internet Service Providers in Dorchester Center
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 Dorchester Center are not shown.
Dorchester Center 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 99.85% of Dorchester Center. 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 XFINITY. Now you can call companies in Dorchester Center with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Dorchester Center?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Dorchester Center.
Internet Speed Key
The average Dorchester Center home can get up to 1,972 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 2,048 Mbps, which 31.02% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.00% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,200 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Dorchester Center.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Dorchester Center, and slower in the northeast areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Dorchester Center?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Dorchester Center you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 32.98% of Dorchester Center homes.
- Cable is fastest for 66.87% 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 Dorchester Center homes.
Internet Market Health in Dorchester Center
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Dorchester Center 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 Dorchester Center based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 7.2 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 7.2 (healthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Dorchester Center internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 3 to 10 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Dorchester Center homes have between 2 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. Dorchester Center internet customers who want faster speeds have between 3 and 10 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, Dorchester Center needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Dorchester Center, along with details on where in Dorchester Center and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Dorchester Center, Boston, MA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.85%, or 12,931 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Dorchester Center area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Dorchester Center.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dorchester Center. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Dorchester Center. The fastest plan anyone in Dorchester Center 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 Dorchester Center customers is up to 1,894 Mbps.
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- 86.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 13.3% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Dorchester Center download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Dorchester Center cable 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 Dorchester Center 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 686 Mbps.
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- 26.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 60.2% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 13.3% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Dorchester Center, Boston, MA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 98.53%, or 12,759 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Dorchester Center area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Dorchester Center.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dorchester Center. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Dorchester Center. The fastest plan anyone in Dorchester Center can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Dorchester Center customers is up to 1,289 Mbps.
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- 31.5% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 68.5% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Dorchester Center 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 Dorchester Center fiber 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 Dorchester Center is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 880 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 1,248 Mbps.
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- 31.5% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 68.5% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Dorchester Center, Boston, MA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 98.53%, or 12,759 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Dorchester Center area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Dorchester Center.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dorchester Center. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Dorchester Center. The fastest plan anyone in Dorchester Center can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Dorchester Center customers is up to 1,289 Mbps.
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- 31.5% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 68.5% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Dorchester Center 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 Dorchester Center fiber providers. Verizon 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 Dorchester Center is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 880 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 1,248 Mbps.
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- 31.5% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 68.5% up to 880.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Dorchester Center, Boston, MA
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 87.77%, or 11,366 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Dorchester Center area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Dorchester Center.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dorchester Center. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Dorchester Center. The fastest plan anyone in Dorchester Center can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Dorchester Center customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In Dorchester Center download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Astound Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Dorchester Center cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Dorchester Center is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Fiber in Dorchester Center, Boston, MA
XFINITY fiber coverage
About 5.16%, or 668 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the east and southeast Dorchester Center 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 Dorchester Center.
XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dorchester Center. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Dorchester Center. The fastest plan anyone in Dorchester Center 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 Dorchester Center customers is up to 1,661 Mbps.
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- 57.6% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 42.4% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds
In Dorchester Center 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 Dorchester Center 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 Dorchester Center 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 159 Mbps.
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- 57.6% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 42.4% up to 35.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Dorchester Center, Boston, MA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 99.64%, or 12,903 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Dorchester Center 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 Dorchester Center.
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 Dorchester Center. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Dorchester Center. The fastest plan anyone in Dorchester Center 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 Dorchester Center customers is up to 80 Mbps.
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- 73.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 26.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Dorchester Center 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 Dorchester Center 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 Dorchester Center 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 16 Mbps.
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- 73.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 26.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Dorchester Center, Boston, MA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 65.47%, or 8,478 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Dorchester Center area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Dorchester Center.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dorchester Center. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Dorchester Center. The fastest plan anyone in Dorchester Center can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Dorchester Center customers is up to 452 Mbps.
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- 21.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 78.3% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Dorchester Center 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 below average compared to other Dorchester Center fixed wireless providers. Verizon 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 Dorchester Center is up to 75 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 32 Mbps.
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- 21.7% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 78.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
Netafy Fixed Wireless in Dorchester Center, Boston, MA
Netafy fixed wireless coverage
About 58.59%, or 7,587 people, have Netafy fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Dorchester Center area. Netafy is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Dorchester Center.
Netafy fixed wireless download speeds
Netafy is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dorchester Center. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Netafy fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Dorchester Center. The fastest plan anyone in Dorchester Center can order from Netafy goes up to 600 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Dorchester Center customers is up to 465 Mbps.
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- 63.3% up to 600.0 Mbps
- 7.6% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 23.0% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
Netafy fixed wireless upload speeds
In Dorchester Center download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Netafy fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Netafy is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Dorchester Center fixed wireless providers. Netafy 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 Dorchester Center is up to 150 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 50 Mbps. On average, Netafy customers can get speeds up to 147 Mbps.
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- 96.8% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Dorchester Center, Boston, MA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 53.68%, or 6,952 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest, north, southeast, west, south, and northwest Dorchester Center area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Dorchester Center.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dorchester Center. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Dorchester Center. The fastest plan anyone in Dorchester Center 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 Dorchester Center customers is up to 51 Mbps.
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- 35.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 64.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Dorchester Center 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 Dorchester Center 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 Dorchester Center 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 9.0 Mbps.
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- 35.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 64.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Dorchester Center, Boston, MA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 53.68%, or 6,952 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest, north, southeast, west, south, and northwest Dorchester Center area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Dorchester Center.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dorchester Center. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Dorchester Center. The fastest plan anyone in Dorchester Center 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 Dorchester Center customers is up to 51 Mbps.
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- 35.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 64.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Dorchester Center 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 Dorchester Center 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 Dorchester Center 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 9.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 35.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 64.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
Dorchester Center Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Dorchester Center or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Dorchester Center compare to the rest of Boston?
Internet speeds in Dorchester Center are comparable versus the average speeds in Boston: 1,929 Mbps in Boston versus 1,972 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Boston is 98.20% versus 99.85% in Dorchester Center.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Dorchester Center 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
- South Dorchester, Boston, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mount Bowdoin, Boston, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fields Corner, Boston, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Neponset, Boston, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Forest Hills, Jamaica Plain, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- North Dorchester, Boston, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Milton Upper Mills, Milton, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Roxbury, Boston, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- East Milton, Milton, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Nubian Square, Boston, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Atwater Village, Los Angeles, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mandell, Chicago, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mar Lee, Denver, CO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Spanos Park, Stockton, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cypress Park, Los Angeles, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ballard, Seattle, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Green Haven, Pasadena, MD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Original Daly City, Daly City, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ormewood Park-East Atlanta, Atlanta, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds