| Provider | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.220% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 4.340% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
netBlazr 
|
$39.95 | 200 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
Need help?14037
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 99.99%
3 providers - 12.51%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 02140 ZIP code is comparable to the rest of Massachusetts - 100%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 02140 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 89% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 27% of those living in the 02140 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 02140 area, and 99.99% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 02140, prices start at $25.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | 142 Mbps | 13 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 27 Mbps | 8 Mbps | DSL |
| Viasat | 8 Mbps | 0 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Cambridge.
The largest internet providers serving the 02140 ZIP code are Verizon, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all in the 02140 ZIP code, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 100% of the area. Cambridge’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 02140 ZIP code.
|
|
|
|
|
*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to all households in the 02140 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Cambridge, $46.82.
Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Cambridge, $0.24.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in 02140 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Cambridge's providers, 409 Mbps.
|
|
|
|
|
*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in the 02140 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 02140 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Cambridge, $46.82.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Cambridge, $0.24.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in 02140 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Cambridge's providers, 409 Mbps.
|
|
|
|
|
*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 02140 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 02140 ZIP where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Cambridge, $46.82.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Cambridge, $0.24.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in 02140 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Cambridge's providers, 409 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 02140 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 02140. The next fastest internet provider in the 02140 ZIP code is Astound, offering download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps to 4.340% of the area.
Astound offers the cheapest internet in the 02140 ZIP with service starting at $25.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Cambridge, $46.82.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 02140 ZIP code, covering 0.220% of the city.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
How can we help?
Related resources Read more from the Resource Center
By subscribing, you agree to receive Allconnect promotional emails. Your privacy is important to us.
