In Cambridge there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 7.73% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 521 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.
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Cambridge
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Cambridge are not shown.
Cambridge Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Cambridge is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 7.73% of Cambridge. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is STARRY. Call one of the companies with service in Cambridge above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Cambridge?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Cambridge.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Cambridge home can get up to 521 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.75% of homes can only purchase plans up to 30 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Cambridge.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Cambridge, and slower in the south areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Cambridge?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Cambridge you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Cambridge homes.
- Cable is fastest for 97.62% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.10%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Cambridge homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Cambridge, along with details on where in Cambridge and at what speeds.
STARRY Fiber in Cambridge, MA
STARRY fiber coverage
About 4.67%, or 4,908 people, have STARRY fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, south, central, and 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 Cambridge.
STARRY fiber download speeds
STARRY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cambridge. Versus other fiber providers in the area, STARRY fiber is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Cambridge. The fastest plan anyone in Cambridge can order from STARRY goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 30 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Cambridge customers is up to 100 Mbps.
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- 41.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 58.9% up to 30.0 Mbps
STARRY fiber upload speeds
In Cambridge download speeds tend to be 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 Cambridge fiber providers. STARRY offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cambridge is up to 200 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 30 Mbps. On average, STARRY customers can get speeds up to 100 Mbps.
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- 41.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 58.9% up to 30.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Cambridge, MA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 3.39%, or 3,563 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, east, northwest, central, north, and west Cambridge area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Cambridge.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cambridge. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cambridge. The fastest plan anyone in Cambridge can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Cambridge customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Cambridge download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Cambridge fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cambridge is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Cambridge Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Cambridge or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Cambridge compare to the rest of Massachusetts?
Fiber internet speeds in Cambridge are slower versus the average speeds in Massachusetts: 987 Mbps in Massachusetts versus 521 Mbps in the city. The state has far less fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Massachusetts is 98.08% versus 7.73% in Cambridge.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Cambridge are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Somerville, MA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Allston, MA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Brookline, MA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Charlestown, MA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Boston Metro, MA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Brighton, MA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Medford, MA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Belmont, MA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Watertown Town, MA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Boston, MA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Manchester, NH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- West Jordan, UT: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Rock Hill, SC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Richardson, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Yuma, AZ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Provo, UT: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Bend, OR: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Yakima, WA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Gresham, OR: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Bellingham, WA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds