In Downtown Crossing there are 10 residential internet providers covering 95.49% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,914 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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10 Internet Service Providers in Downtown Crossing
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 Downtown Crossing are not shown.
Downtown Crossing Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 95.49% of Downtown Crossing. 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 Downtown Crossing with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Downtown Crossing?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Downtown Crossing.
Internet Speed Key
The average Downtown Crossing home can get up to 1,914 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 82.54% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 5.75% 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 Downtown Crossing.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Downtown Crossing, and slower in the central areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Downtown Crossing?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Downtown Crossing you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 17.08% of Downtown Crossing homes.
- Cable is fastest for 78.41% 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 4.51% of Downtown Crossing homes.
Internet Market Health in Downtown Crossing
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Downtown Crossing 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 Downtown Crossing based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 8.5 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.8 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 8.5 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Downtown Crossing internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 4 to 11 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Downtown Crossing 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. Downtown Crossing internet customers who want faster speeds have between 4 and 11 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, Downtown Crossing is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Downtown Crossing, along with details on where in Downtown Crossing and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 95.49%, or 7,073 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Crossing area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Downtown Crossing.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Crossing. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Crossing. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Crossing 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 Downtown Crossing customers is up to 1,892 Mbps.
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- 86.4% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 13.6% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Downtown Crossing 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 Downtown Crossing 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 Downtown Crossing 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 490 Mbps.
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- 15.4% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 71.1% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 13.6% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 63.18%, or 4,680 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Crossing area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Downtown Crossing.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Crossing. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Crossing. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Crossing can order from EarthLink goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Downtown Crossing customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Downtown Crossing 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 Downtown Crossing fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Crossing 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 Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 63.18%, or 4,680 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Crossing area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Downtown Crossing.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Crossing. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Crossing. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Crossing can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Downtown Crossing customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Downtown Crossing 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 Downtown Crossing fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Crossing is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 19.70%, or 1,459 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the central, north, southeast, south, and east Downtown Crossing area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Downtown Crossing.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Crossing. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Crossing. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Crossing can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Downtown Crossing customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In Downtown Crossing 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 Downtown Crossing cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Crossing 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 Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA
XFINITY fiber coverage
About 13.97%, or 1,035 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southeast and west Downtown Crossing 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 Downtown Crossing.
XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Crossing. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Crossing. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Crossing 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 Downtown Crossing customers is up to 1,823 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 77.9% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 22.1% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds
In Downtown Crossing 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 Downtown Crossing 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 Downtown Crossing 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 202 Mbps.
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- 77.9% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 22.1% up to 35.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 7.98%, or 591 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the central, east, and southeast Downtown Crossing area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Downtown Crossing.
Astound Broadband fiber download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Crossing. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Crossing. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Crossing can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Downtown Crossing customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Downtown Crossing download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Astound Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Downtown Crossing fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Crossing is up to 1,500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Netafy Fixed Wireless in Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA
Netafy fixed wireless coverage
About 95.49%, or 7,073 people, have Netafy fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Crossing area. Netafy is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Downtown Crossing.
Netafy fixed wireless download speeds
Netafy is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Crossing. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Netafy fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Crossing. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Crossing can order from Netafy goes up to 600 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 150 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown Crossing customers is up to 219 Mbps.
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- 0.7% up to 600.0 Mbps
- 18.8% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 80.5% up to 150.0 Mbps
Netafy fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown Crossing 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 Downtown Crossing fixed wireless providers. Netafy offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Crossing is up to 150 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 150.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 94.18%, or 6,976 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Crossing area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Downtown Crossing.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Crossing. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Crossing. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Crossing 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 Downtown Crossing customers is up to 616 Mbps.
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- 45.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 54.8% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown Crossing 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 Downtown Crossing 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 Downtown Crossing 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 45 Mbps.
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- 45.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 54.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 91.95%, or 6,811 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Crossing 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 Downtown Crossing.
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 Downtown Crossing. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Crossing. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Crossing 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 Downtown Crossing customers is up to 97 Mbps.
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- 95.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown Crossing 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 Downtown Crossing 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 Downtown Crossing 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 19 Mbps.
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- 95.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 89.73%, or 6,646 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Crossing area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Downtown Crossing.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Crossing. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Crossing. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Crossing 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 Downtown Crossing customers is up to 31 Mbps.
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- 8.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 91.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown Crossing 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 Downtown Crossing 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 Downtown Crossing 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 4.4 Mbps.
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- 8.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 91.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 89.73%, or 6,646 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Crossing area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Downtown Crossing.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Crossing. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Crossing. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Crossing 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 Downtown Crossing customers is up to 31 Mbps.
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- 8.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 91.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown Crossing 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 Downtown Crossing 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 Downtown Crossing 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 4.4 Mbps.
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- 8.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 91.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
Starry Fixed Wireless in Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA
Starry fixed wireless coverage
About 86.03%, or 6,372 people, have Starry fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northwest, north, west, central, southeast, southwest, and east Downtown Crossing area. Starry is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Downtown Crossing.
Starry fixed wireless download speeds
Starry is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Crossing. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Starry fixed wireless is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Crossing. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Crossing can order from Starry goes up to 800 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown Crossing customers is up to 412 Mbps.
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- 13.0% up to 800.0 Mbps
- 23.4% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 63.6% up to 300.0 Mbps
Starry fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown Crossing download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Starry fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Starry is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Downtown Crossing fixed wireless providers. Starry 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 Downtown Crossing is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, Starry customers can get speeds up to 130 Mbps.
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- 20.2% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 79.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
Downtown Crossing Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Downtown Crossing or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Downtown Crossing compare to the rest of Boston?
Internet speeds in Downtown Crossing are comparable versus the average speeds in Boston: 1,929 Mbps in Boston versus 1,914 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Boston is 98.20% versus 95.49% in Downtown Crossing.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Downtown Crossing 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
- Central, Boston, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dock Square, Boston, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Back Bay, Boston, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- South End, Boston, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Waterfront, Boston, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Gove Street, Boston, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- South Boston, Boston, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wellington-Harrington, Cambridge, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Area IV, Cambridge, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
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- Normandy Estates, Jacksonville, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Princeton Heights, St. Louis, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Parkway-Wheelers Farm Road, Milford, CT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Palmer, Newport News, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Towne, Toledo, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Marketview Heights, Rochester, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Brookline, Brookline, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- San Andreas, Highland, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds