There are 2 internet providers operating in Cambridge, the most popular being Midcontinent Communications. Midcontinent Communications offers cable internet service. In 2,714 recent tests, on average, we have been seeing 164 Mbps for download speeds and 29 Mbps for upload speeds for Midcontinent Communications customers. In addition to Midcontinent Communications, DSL and fiber internet service is also available from CenturyLink.
While these are the real speeds we have been seeing in our research, there are many factors that go into the actual download and upload speeds you will encounter.
| Provider | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midcontinent Communications Cable | 164 Mbps | 29 Mbps | 34 ms |
| CenturyLink DSL Fiber | 212 Mbps | 179 Mbps | 188 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
Midcontinent Communications is the most popular provider in Cambridge offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 164 Mbps for download speeds and 29 Mbps for upload speeds over 2,714 recent tests.
Midcontinent Communications has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Cambridge. 37% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 51% of users saw upload speeds between 25-50 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2024 | 104 Mbps | 31 Mbps | 34 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 27 Mbps | 14 Mbps | 36 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 234 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 36 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 42 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 33 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 9 Mbps | 196 Mbps | 36 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 27 Mbps | 38 Mbps | 34 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 425 Mbps | 187 Mbps | 36 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 89 Mbps | 17 Mbps | 35 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 218 Mbps | 27 Mbps | 33 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 427 Mbps | 589 Mbps | 29 ms |
CenturyLink is the 2nd most popular provider in Cambridge offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 212 Mbps for download speeds and 179 Mbps for upload speeds over 226 recent tests.
CenturyLink has the fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Cambridge. 68% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 62% of users saw upload speeds between 100-250 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 10, 2024 | 216 Mbps | 191 Mbps | 335 ms |
| March 3, 2024 | 217 Mbps | 177 Mbps | 188 ms |
| February 25, 2024 | 212 Mbps | 189 Mbps | 188 ms |
| February 18, 2024 | 214 Mbps | 180 Mbps | 334 ms |
We’ll run a download test and an upload test to give you the full picture of your internet connection.