In East Cambridge there are 8 residential internet providers covering 90.83% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,883 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 East 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 East Cambridge are not shown.
East 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 90.83% of East 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 XFINITY. Now you can call companies in East Cambridge with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in East Cambridge?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in East Cambridge.
Internet Speed Key
The average East Cambridge home can get up to 1,883 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 77.51% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 13.32% 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 East Cambridge.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of East Cambridge, and slower in the northeast areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in East Cambridge?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in East Cambridge you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 3.50% of East Cambridge homes.
- Cable is fastest for 87.33% 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 9.17% of East Cambridge homes.
Internet Market Health in East Cambridge
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the East 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 East Cambridge based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.7 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.3 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.7 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
East Cambridge internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, East Cambridge 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. East Cambridge internet customers who want faster speeds have between 2 and 9 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, East Cambridge badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in East Cambridge, along with details on where in East Cambridge and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 90.83%, or 12,162 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire East Cambridge area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of East Cambridge.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in East Cambridge. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout East Cambridge. The fastest plan anyone in East Cambridge 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 East Cambridge customers is up to 1,852 Mbps.
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- 81.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 18.5% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In East Cambridge 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 East Cambridge 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 East Cambridge 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 613 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 23.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 58.5% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 18.5% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 19.99%, or 2,676 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest, north, south, east, and northeast East Cambridge area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of East Cambridge.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in East Cambridge. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout East Cambridge. The fastest plan anyone in East Cambridge can order from EarthLink goes up to 940 Mbps, and all East Cambridge customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In East Cambridge 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 East Cambridge fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in East 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 East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 19.99%, or 2,676 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest, north, south, east, and northeast East Cambridge area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of East Cambridge.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in East Cambridge. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout East Cambridge. The fastest plan anyone in East Cambridge can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all East Cambridge customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In East Cambridge 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 East Cambridge fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in East Cambridge is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Starry Fiber in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
Starry fiber coverage
About 7.05%, or 944 people, have Starry fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the north, northwest, and southwest East Cambridge 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 East Cambridge.
Starry fiber download speeds
Starry is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in East Cambridge. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Starry fiber is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout East Cambridge. The fastest plan anyone in East Cambridge can order from Starry goes up to 500 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for East Cambridge customers is up to 472 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 85.8% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 14.2% up to 300.0 Mbps
Starry fiber upload speeds
In East Cambridge 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 East Cambridge fiber 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 East Cambridge 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 199 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 66.1% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 33.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Fiber in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
XFINITY fiber coverage
About 3.67%, or 491 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the east and northwest East Cambridge 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 East Cambridge.
XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in East Cambridge. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout East Cambridge. The fastest plan anyone in East Cambridge 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 East Cambridge customers is up to 1,963 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 95.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds
In East Cambridge 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 East Cambridge 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 East Cambridge 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 240 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 95.3% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 35.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 87.21%, or 11,678 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire East 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 East Cambridge.
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 East Cambridge. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout East Cambridge. The fastest plan anyone in East Cambridge 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 East Cambridge customers is up to 58 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 43.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 56.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In East 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 below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other East Cambridge 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 East 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 10 Mbps.
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- 43.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 56.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 84.95%, or 11,375 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire East Cambridge area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of East Cambridge.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in East Cambridge. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout East Cambridge. The fastest plan anyone in East Cambridge 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 East Cambridge customers is up to 35 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 12.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 87.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In East Cambridge 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 East Cambridge 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 East Cambridge 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 5.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 12.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 87.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 84.95%, or 11,375 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire East Cambridge area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of East Cambridge.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in East Cambridge. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout East Cambridge. The fastest plan anyone in East Cambridge 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 East Cambridge customers is up to 35 Mbps.
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- 12.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 87.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In East Cambridge 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 East Cambridge 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 East Cambridge 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 5.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 12.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 87.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
Starry Fixed Wireless in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
Starry fixed wireless coverage
About 70.60%, or 9,453 people, have Starry fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire East Cambridge area. Starry is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of East Cambridge.
Starry fixed wireless download speeds
Starry is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in East Cambridge. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Starry fixed wireless is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout East Cambridge. The fastest plan anyone in East Cambridge 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 East Cambridge customers is up to 388 Mbps.
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- 9.2% up to 800.0 Mbps
- 21.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 69.8% up to 300.0 Mbps
Starry fixed wireless upload speeds
In East Cambridge 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 the fastest compared to other East Cambridge 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 East Cambridge 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 110 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 6.6% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 93.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 47.70%, or 6,387 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire East Cambridge area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of East Cambridge.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in East Cambridge. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout East Cambridge. The fastest plan anyone in East Cambridge 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 East Cambridge customers is up to 671 Mbps.
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- 53.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 47.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In East 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 above average compared to other East Cambridge 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 East Cambridge 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 49 Mbps.
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- 53.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 47.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
East Cambridge Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to East Cambridge or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in East Cambridge compare to the rest of Cambridge?
Internet speeds in East Cambridge are comparable versus the average speeds in Cambridge: 1,865 Mbps in Cambridge versus 1,883 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has greater internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Cambridge is 82.77% versus 90.83% in East Cambridge.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around East 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 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
- Wellington-Harrington, Cambridge, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Area IV, Cambridge, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Union Square, Somerville, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Back Bay, Boston, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- East Somerville, Somerville, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dock Square, Boston, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Central, Boston, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Wilkes, Portland, OR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Archer Heights, Chicago, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- South Lake Union, Seattle, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Spanos Park, Stockton, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Juanita, Kirkland, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lee-Miles, Cleveland, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Longfellow, Iowa City, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Love Field Area, Dallas, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lower East Side, Milwaukee, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ludlow, Yonkers, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds