In North Dorchester there are 10 residential internet providers covering 99.74% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,900 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 North Dorchester
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 North Dorchester are not shown.
North Dorchester 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 99.74% of North Dorchester. 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 North Dorchester with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in North Dorchester?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in North Dorchester.
Internet Speed Key
The average North Dorchester home can get up to 1,900 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 2,048 Mbps, which 34.97% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 13.57% 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 North Dorchester.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of North Dorchester, and slower in the central areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in North Dorchester?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in North Dorchester you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 35.24% of North Dorchester homes.
- Cable is fastest for 64.50% 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 North Dorchester homes.
Internet Market Health in North Dorchester
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the North Dorchester 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 North Dorchester based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 8.2 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 8.2 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
North Dorchester internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 5 to 10 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, North Dorchester 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. North Dorchester internet customers who want faster speeds have between 5 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, North Dorchester is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in North Dorchester, along with details on where in North Dorchester and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in North Dorchester, Boston, MA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.74%, or 27,760 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire North Dorchester area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of North Dorchester.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Dorchester. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout North Dorchester. The fastest plan anyone in North Dorchester 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 North Dorchester customers is up to 1,806 Mbps.
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- 75.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 24.3% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In North Dorchester 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 North Dorchester 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 North Dorchester 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 708 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 29.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 46.6% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 24.3% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in North Dorchester, Boston, MA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 99.61%, or 27,724 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire North Dorchester area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of North Dorchester.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Dorchester. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout North Dorchester. The fastest plan anyone in North Dorchester can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 30 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for North Dorchester customers is up to 1,239 Mbps.
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- 35.1% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 54.6% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 6.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 30.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In North Dorchester 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 North Dorchester fiber providers. EarthLink offers 5 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 North Dorchester is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 1,205 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 35.1% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 54.6% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 6.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in North Dorchester, Boston, MA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 99.61%, or 27,724 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire North Dorchester area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of North Dorchester.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Dorchester. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is above average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout North Dorchester. The fastest plan anyone in North Dorchester can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 30 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for North Dorchester customers is up to 1,239 Mbps.
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- 35.1% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 54.6% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 6.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 30.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In North Dorchester 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 North Dorchester fiber providers. Verizon offers 5 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 North Dorchester is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 1,205 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 35.1% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 54.6% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 6.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in North Dorchester, Boston, MA
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 14.65%, or 4,077 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the east, central, northeast, north, south, southwest, and northwest North Dorchester 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 North Dorchester.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Dorchester. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout North Dorchester. The fastest plan anyone in North Dorchester can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all North Dorchester customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In North Dorchester 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 North Dorchester cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Dorchester 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 North Dorchester, Boston, MA
XFINITY fiber coverage
About 5.70%, or 1,587 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest, north, east, northwest, and west North Dorchester 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 North Dorchester.
XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Dorchester. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout North Dorchester. The fastest plan anyone in North Dorchester 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 North Dorchester customers is up to 1,629 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 53.6% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 46.4% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds
In North Dorchester 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 North Dorchester 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 North Dorchester 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 150 Mbps.
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- 53.6% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 46.4% up to 35.0 Mbps
Starry Fiber in North Dorchester, Boston, MA
Starry fiber coverage
About 1.19%, or 332 people, have Starry fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast and south North Dorchester 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 North Dorchester.
Starry fiber download speeds
Starry is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Dorchester. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Starry fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout North Dorchester. The fastest plan anyone in North Dorchester can order from Starry goes up to 300 Mbps, and all North Dorchester customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Starry fiber upload speeds
In North Dorchester 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 North Dorchester fiber providers. Starry offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Dorchester is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in North Dorchester, Boston, MA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 99.63%, or 27,729 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire North Dorchester area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of North Dorchester.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Dorchester. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout North Dorchester. The fastest plan anyone in North Dorchester 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 North Dorchester customers is up to 56 Mbps.
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- 40.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 59.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In North Dorchester 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 North Dorchester 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 North Dorchester 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 9.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 40.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 59.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in North Dorchester, Boston, MA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 99.63%, or 27,729 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire North Dorchester area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of North Dorchester.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Dorchester. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout North Dorchester. The fastest plan anyone in North Dorchester 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 North Dorchester customers is up to 56 Mbps.
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- 40.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 59.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In North Dorchester 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 North Dorchester 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 North Dorchester 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 9.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 40.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 59.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in North Dorchester, Boston, MA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 99.53%, or 27,702 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire North Dorchester 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 North Dorchester.
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 North Dorchester. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout North Dorchester. The fastest plan anyone in North Dorchester 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 North Dorchester customers is up to 94 Mbps.
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- 92.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 7.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In North Dorchester 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 North Dorchester 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 North Dorchester 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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- 92.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 7.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Netafy Fixed Wireless in North Dorchester, Boston, MA
Netafy fixed wireless coverage
About 98.13%, or 27,313 people, have Netafy fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire North Dorchester area. Netafy is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of North Dorchester.
Netafy fixed wireless download speeds
Netafy is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Dorchester. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Netafy fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout North Dorchester. The fastest plan anyone in North Dorchester 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 North Dorchester customers is up to 572 Mbps.
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- 91.2% up to 600.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 5.6% up to 150.0 Mbps
Netafy fixed wireless upload speeds
In North Dorchester 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 North Dorchester fixed wireless providers. Netafy offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Dorchester 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 North Dorchester, Boston, MA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 77.32%, or 21,520 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire North Dorchester area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of North Dorchester.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Dorchester. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout North Dorchester. The fastest plan anyone in North Dorchester 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 North Dorchester customers is up to 483 Mbps.
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- 26.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 73.9% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In North Dorchester 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 North Dorchester 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 North Dorchester 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 34 Mbps.
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- 26.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 73.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
Starry Fixed Wireless in North Dorchester, Boston, MA
Starry fixed wireless coverage
About 21.65%, or 6,026 people, have Starry fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the north, central, east, northeast, south, and northwest North Dorchester area. Starry is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of North Dorchester.
Starry fixed wireless download speeds
Starry is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Dorchester. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Starry fixed wireless is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout North Dorchester. The fastest plan anyone in North Dorchester can order from Starry goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for North Dorchester customers is up to 316 Mbps.
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- 0.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 800.0 Mbps
- 97.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Starry fixed wireless upload speeds
In North Dorchester 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 North Dorchester 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 North Dorchester 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 101 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.7% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 99.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
North Dorchester Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to North Dorchester or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in North Dorchester compare to the rest of Boston?
Internet speeds in North Dorchester are comparable versus the average speeds in Boston: 1,929 Mbps in Boston versus 1,900 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Boston is 98.20% versus 99.74% in North Dorchester.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around North Dorchester 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
- Fields Corner, Boston, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mount Bowdoin, Boston, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Nubian Square, Boston, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dorchester Heights, Boston, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- South Boston, Boston, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Roxbury, Boston, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- South Dorchester, Boston, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- South End, Boston, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Neponset, Boston, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dorchester Center, Boston, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Belmont, Bronx, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bridgeport, Chicago, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cal Young, Eugene, OR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Catholic University-Brookland, Washington, DC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- City Center East, Philadelphia, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clearview, Queens, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Constable Hook, Bayonne, NJ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- East Boston, Boston, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds