There are 2 internet providers operating in Cambridge, the most popular being Consolidated Communications. Consolidated Communications offers DSL and fiber internet service. In 159 recent tests, on average, we have been seeing 9 Mbps for download speeds and 1 Mbps for upload speeds for Consolidated Communications customers. In addition to Consolidated Communications, cable internet service is also available from Xfinity.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Communications DSL Fiber | 9 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 33 ms |
| Xfinity Cable | 205 Mbps | 99 Mbps | 22 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
Consolidated Communications is the most popular provider in Cambridge offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 9 Mbps for download speeds and 1 Mbps for upload speeds over 159 recent tests.
Consolidated 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. 60% of users saw download speeds slower than 10 Mbps, and 94% of users saw upload speeds slower than 5 Mbps.
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| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 10, 2024 | 58 Mbps | 9 Mbps | 35 ms |
| March 8, 2024 | 19 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 11 ms |
| March 6, 2024 | 7 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 42 ms |
| March 5, 2024 | 6 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 21 ms |
| March 5, 2024 | 22 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 31 ms |
| March 4, 2024 | 10 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 63 ms |
| March 4, 2024 | 16 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 33 ms |
| March 4, 2024 | 2 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 40 ms |
| March 4, 2024 | 17 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 29 ms |
| March 3, 2024 | 7 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 46 ms |
Xfinity is the 2nd most popular provider in Cambridge offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 205 Mbps for download speeds and 99 Mbps for upload speeds over 3 recent tests.
Xfinity has the fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Cambridge. 67% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 50% of users saw upload speeds between 100-250 Mbps.
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