Best Internet Providers in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY
Bensonhurst has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and Cable internet are available in the neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Bensonhurst.
Ranks compare Bensonhurst with the 39 neighborhoods in Brooklyn.
The Best Internet in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY at a Glance
Bensonhurst Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Optimum
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Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
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Fiber
Verizon
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Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Starry
Connection
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Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Bensonhurst ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY?
EarthLink is the highest-rated internet provider in Bensonhurst based on 446 New York customer reviews, and Starry has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Bensonhurst?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn
- Optimum - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fiber coverage map
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Starry - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Skywire Networks - fixed wireless coverage map
How Bensonhurst Compares to the Rest of Brooklyn
Bensonhurst's report card score is 3rd of 39 and its connectivity index is tied 24th of 39.
| Measure | Bensonhurst | Rank among neighborhoods in Brooklyn | Brooklyn | Kings County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 99.9% | Tied 2nd of 39 | 97.4% | 97.4% | 71.5% | Bergen Beach (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 7,800 Mbps | 5th of 39 | 5,684 Mbps | 5,684 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Bergen Beach (7,998 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.4 | Tied 18th of 39 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 7.1 | Clinton Hill (7.5) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.9 | Tied 5th of 39 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Borough Park (3.8) |
| Workers who work from home | 14% | Tied 25th of 39 | 18% | 18% | 15% | Park Slope (37%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | Tied 27th of 39 | 93% | 93% | 96% | Cobble Hill and Downtown Brooklyn (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 91% | Tied 21st of 39 | 88% | 88% | 91% | Cobble Hill (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 74% | Tied 28th of 39 | 74% | 74% | 76% | Cobble Hill and Downtown Brooklyn (92%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 75% | Tied 29th of 39 | 77% | 77% | 81% | Cobble Hill and Downtown Brooklyn (97%) |
| Median household income | $72,643 | 29th of 39 | $90,616 | $90,616 | $93,246 | Cobble Hill ($194,740) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | Tied 14th of 39 | 16% | 16% | 16% | Borough Park (21%) |
Fiber reaches 99.9% of homes in Bensonhurst, against 97.4% across Brooklyn and 97.4% across Kings County. Households in Bensonhurst are larger than the US average (2.9 people against 2.7); 14% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $72,643 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Bensonhurst
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Bensonhurst?
Optimum Fiber in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY
Availability:
96.4%
Customer Rating:
(55)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Optimum offers Fiber service to 96.4% of Bensonhurst homes. Across the neighborhood, Optimum Fiber has speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY
Availability:
93.8%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,988 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 93.8% of Bensonhurst homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,988 Mbps, with speeds from 980 Mpbs up to 2,300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 880 and as high as 2,300, with an average of 1,964 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fiber in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY
Availability:
93.8%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
1,988 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 93.8% of Bensonhurst homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 1,988 Mbps, with speeds from 980 Mpbs up to 2,300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 880 and as high as 2,300, with an average of 1,964 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Bensonhurst from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Bensonhurst?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
79 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.9% of Bensonhurst homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 79 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY
Availability:
97.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
623 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.5% of Bensonhurst homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 623 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 45 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Starry Fixed Wireless in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY
Availability:
51.0%
Customer Rating:
(25)
Avg. Download Speed
306 Mbps
Starry offers Fixed Wireless service to 51.0% of Bensonhurst homes. Across the neighborhood, Starry Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 306 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 800 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 100, with an average of 100 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Skywire Networks Fixed Wireless in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Skywire Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.1% of Bensonhurst homes. Across the neighborhood, Skywire Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Bensonhurst?
Optimum Cable in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 99.9% of Bensonhurst homes. Across the neighborhood, Optimum Cable has speeds up to 940 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY
Availability:
7.3%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 7.3% of Bensonhurst homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Bensonhurst?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY.
How Bensonhurst Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Bensonhurst that have their own pages are all within 3 miles. Among them, Brighton Beach has the most homes with fiber (99.9%) and Ditmas Park the fewest (92.7%); Bensonhurst has 99.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bensonhurst (this page) | 122,619 | 99.9% | 7,800 Mbps | 6.4 | A- | 67/100 |
| Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay | 218,859 | 99.5% | 7,822 Mbps | 6.4 | A- | 71/100 |
| Mapleton-Flatlands | 203,286 | 98.8% | 6,737 Mbps | 6.5 | A- | 63/100 |
| Borough Park | 170,420 | 98.9% | 7,364 Mbps | 7.3 | A | 45/100 |
| Sunset Park | 107,218 | 95.2% | 3,192 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 71/100 |
| Bay Ridge-Fort Hamilton | 85,300 | 93.5% | 2,056 Mbps | 5.2 | B- | 70/100 |
| Sheepshead Bay | 58,395 | 99.3% | 7,862 Mbps | 6.5 | A- | 69/100 |
| Dyker Heights | 42,953 | 98.3% | 2,734 Mbps | 5.7 | B+ | 79/100 |
| Brighton Beach | 28,521 | 99.9% | 7,180 Mbps | 6.9 | A | 37/100 |
| Coney Island | 28,077 | 97.6% | 5,898 Mbps | 5.9 | B+ | 54/100 |
| Ditmas Park | 21,440 | 92.7% | 5,208 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 78/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Bensonhurst?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by EarthLink. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Optimum should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Bensonhurst
| Optimum | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 2,300 |
| EarthLink | 2,300 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Skywire Networks | 1,000 |
| Starry | 800 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Bensonhurst Internet Providers
Based on 446 reviews from New York internet customers, EarthLink is the best internet service provider for Bensonhurst residents. EarthLink was rated at an average of 3.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in New York, with 4.22 out of 5 stars and 99.9% coverage in Bensonhurst.
At a national level, based on 3426 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Starry is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.24 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Bensonhurst Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Bensonhurst, New York, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Bensonhurst Overall | New York Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (189) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (0) |  (3) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (2) | (140) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum |  (1) | (95) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Skywire Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Bensonhurst
Based on data reported by Bensonhurst ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Optimum. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Bensonhurst. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,752 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with EarthLink. This indicates EarthLink reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Bensonhurst Speed | New York Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (2) | (140) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (1) | (95) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (189) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (0) | (3) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Skywire Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Bensonhurst?
Of the providers in Bensonhurst, customers rate EarthLink the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Bensonhurst where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across New York or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
EarthLink is rated 2.00 out of 5 for price, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.11 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Bensonhurst, New York, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Bensonhurst
| ISP / Tech Type | Bensonhurst Affordability | New York Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (189) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (0) | (3) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (2) | (140) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum |  (1) | (95) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Skywire Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in New York
Customer Reviews
A New York, NY Customer
Verizon Fiber
March 25, 2023 They're only available in specific areas but they're trying to increase coverage within the city. The speeds range up to 300mbs for download and upload. If you don't buy it with a cable package it only costs $40 a month. They can also automatically approve your ACP if you qualify which makes it only $10 a month.
A New York, NY Customer
Optimum Cable
March 16, 2023 The problem with Optimum is how the company does business more than the product it sells. They do very aggressive promotions to attract customers but then raise prices astronomically after the promotion ends. If you need anything done, no matter how simple, it requires multiple phone calls. Outside of that, the internet works fine and I am satisfied with the speed and stability.
A New York, NY Customer
Verizon Fixed Wireless
February 13, 2023 The biggest problem with all internet providers is that they lure you in with highly competitive pricing that only lasts for a year or two, then they start jacking up the fees. Verizon is notorious for this. I believe I was initially roped in with their "Triple Play" package where I got internet, phone, and cable TV service for $99 a month for two years, and then the prices skyrocketed. I started to pare down services to only what I needed to lower the cost and trimmed my service to internet only to get a lower price. They offered me internet only at $39 for a year, and once again, the prices started to increase. Care to guess what I'm paying for bog-standard internet now? A WHOPPING $70 a month! Talk about ridiculous. And if you try to cancel they bounce you between retention specialists that gaslight you and try to accuse you of not being a loyal customer. I don't want to have to call in every year to try to negotiate a better price. Just GIVE me the best possible price and leave it at that. I've been with Verizon for over 10 years now. You'd think they'd treat their customers with a bit more respect. I would've switched providers but canceling and getting a new ISP to drill cables into my home is not something I want to go through over and over again.
ISPReports User
Verizon Fiber
November 13, 2026 do not buy they implemented a new interface that is user hostlie cannot forward through comercials tivo quit working avoid, avoid, avoid
ISPReports User
Fidium
October 31, 2026 Impossible to reach and very difficult to get help - never in real time.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Bensonhurst?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Bensonhurst is EarthLink.
- The fastest internet provider should be Optimum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, EarthLink may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Bensonhurst is EarthLink.
- Viasat, Verizon, T-Mobile Home Internet, Optimum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Bensonhurst, available to 99.9% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.