Internet providers in Cambridge, MA

Internet in Cambridge

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Cambridge area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Cambridge Residential Internet Coverage

Cambridge is the fifth largest community in Massachusetts. Situated right outside Boston, Cambridge homes are considered historic and rank among some of the most expensive in America. Many of the residents are scientists and a large percentage of them work in teaching. The high percentage of artists who call Cambridge add flair to the community. In addition, 27% of the wealthy residents were born overseas. This diverse city depends on high-speed internet as an educational and professional resource.

Verizon Fios has a monopoly on the DSL market and reaches 99% of Cambridge residents. Cable internet is provided to 99% of Cambridge homes by Xfinity and to 1% of residents east of Yankee Division Hwy by Atlantic Broadband. Fiber optics is beginning to enter the area with Verizon Fios offering the service to 3% of homes. Atlantic Broadband also offers cooper wire to 1% of residents.

Businesses have additional options. Megapath offers DSL and copper wire. Level 3 Communications is beginning to roll out fiber optics, currently reaching 6% of Cambridge businesses.

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Average download speed
141.1 Mbps

Average upload speed
30.03 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
18.69 ms

Average jitter
27.87 ms

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Summary of Cambridge internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
EarthLink.	Fiber	1000 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for EarthLink.
Xfinity	Cable	1200 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Xfinity
Verizon Home Internet	5G Home, DSL & Fiber	2048 Mbps	4/5	View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
Astound Broadband	Cable & Fiber	1200 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Astound Broadband
Starry Internet	Fixed Wireless	1000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Starry Internet
Viasat	Satellite	150 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Viasat
netBlazr Inc.	Fixed Wireless	1000 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for netBlazr Inc.