There are 2 internet providers operating in Cambridge, the most popular being Spectrum. Spectrum offers cable internet service. In 3,111 recent tests, on average, we have been seeing 145 Mbps for download speeds and 11 Mbps for upload speeds for Spectrum customers. In addition to Spectrum, DSL and fiber internet service is also available from Frontier Communications.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 145 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 34 ms |
| Frontier Communications DSL Fiber | 28 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 43 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
Spectrum is the most popular provider in Cambridge offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 145 Mbps for download speeds and 11 Mbps for upload speeds over 3,111 recent tests.
Spectrum has the fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Cambridge. 31% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 66% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2024 | 146 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 34 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 145 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 33 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 309 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 34 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 86 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 32 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 347 Mbps | 9 Mbps | 33 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 93 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 37 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 510 Mbps | 22 Mbps | 30 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 200 Mbps | 12 Mbps | 40 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 335 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 31 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 141 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 34 ms |
Frontier Communications is the 2nd most popular provider in Cambridge offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 28 Mbps for download speeds and 2 Mbps for upload speeds over 320 recent tests.
Frontier Communications has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Cambridge. 23% of users saw download speeds between 10-25 Mbps, and 70% of users saw upload speeds slower than 5 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2024 | 3 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 41 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 6 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 40 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 13 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 41 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 11 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 123 ms |
| March 14, 2024 | 538 Mbps | 544 Mbps | 32 ms |
| March 13, 2024 | 19 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 46 ms |
| March 12, 2024 | 59 Mbps | 4 Mbps | 41 ms |
| March 12, 2024 | 400 Mbps | 359 Mbps | 36 ms |
| March 12, 2024 | 66 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 467 ms |
| March 11, 2024 | 49 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 400 ms |
We’ll run a download test and an upload test to give you the full picture of your internet connection.