Best Internet Providers in Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY
Brownsville has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, and Fixed Wireless 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 Brownsville.
Ranks compare Brownsville with the 39 neighborhoods in Brooklyn.
The Best Internet in Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY at a Glance
Brownsville Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Optimum
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Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
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Fiber
Verizon
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Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
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 Brownsville ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Brownsville based on 258 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 Brownsville?
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 Brownsville, Brooklyn
How Brownsville Compares to the Rest of Brooklyn
Brownsville's report card score is 17th of 39 and its connectivity index is 38th of 39.
| Measure | Brownsville | Rank among neighborhoods in Brooklyn | Brooklyn | Kings County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 96.9% | Tied 21st of 39 | 97.4% | 97.4% | 71.5% | Bergen Beach (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 6,267 Mbps | 14th of 39 | 5,684 Mbps | 5,684 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Bergen Beach (7,998 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.1 | Tied 25th 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 | 2.6 | Tied 15th of 39 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Borough Park (3.8) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | 39th of 39 | 18% | 18% | 15% | Park Slope (37%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | 34th of 39 | 93% | 93% | 96% | Cobble Hill and Downtown Brooklyn (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 86% | Tied 32nd of 39 | 88% | 88% | 91% | Cobble Hill (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 64% | 36th of 39 | 74% | 74% | 76% | Cobble Hill and Downtown Brooklyn (92%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 68% | 35th of 39 | 77% | 77% | 81% | Cobble Hill and Downtown Brooklyn (97%) |
| Median household income | $58,140 | 37th of 39 | $90,616 | $90,616 | $93,246 | Cobble Hill ($194,740) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | Tied 9th of 39 | 16% | 16% | 16% | Borough Park (21%) |
Fiber reaches 96.9% of homes in Brownsville, against 97.4% across Brooklyn and 97.4% across Kings County. Households in Brownsville are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $58,140 (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 Brownsville
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Brownsville?
EarthLink Fiber in Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY
Availability:
94.3%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,651 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 94.3% of Brownsville homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,651 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 1,602 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fiber in Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY
Availability:
94.3%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
1,651 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 94.3% of Brownsville homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 1,651 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 1,602 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Brownsville from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.
Optimum Fiber in Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY
Availability:
73.6%
Customer Rating:
(55)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Optimum offers Fiber service to 73.6% of Brownsville homes. Across the neighborhood, Optimum Fiber has speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
ResiBridge Fiber in Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY
Availability:
6.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
ResiBridge offers Fiber service to 6.0% of Brownsville homes. Across the neighborhood, ResiBridge Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Brownsville?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
77 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.3% of Brownsville homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 77 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 Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY
Availability:
87.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
560 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.2% of Brownsville homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 560 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 41 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Starry Fixed Wireless in Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY
Availability:
55.5%
Customer Rating:
(25)
Avg. Download Speed
316 Mbps
Starry offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.5% of Brownsville homes. Across the neighborhood, Starry Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 316 Mbps, with speeds from 200 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 250, with an average of 106 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Brownsville?
Optimum Cable in Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 99.9% of Brownsville homes. Across the neighborhood, Optimum Cable has speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Brownsville?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY.
How Brownsville Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Brownsville that have their own pages are all within 3 miles. Among them, Paerdegat has the most homes with fiber (99.9%) and Broadway Junction the fewest (86.2%); Brownsville has 96.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsville (this page) | 110,054 | 96.9% | 6,267 Mbps | 6.1 | B+ | 44/100 |
| Bedford-Stuyvesant | 213,701 | 97.4% | 6,223 Mbps | 6.7 | A- | 61/100 |
| East Brooklyn | 166,277 | 99.6% | 7,755 Mbps | 6 | A- | 72/100 |
| Canarsie | 104,855 | 99.9% | 7,638 Mbps | 6.1 | A- | 74/100 |
| East Flatbush | 84,132 | 99.1% | 7,404 Mbps | 6.7 | A- | 57/100 |
| Crown Heights | 66,053 | 99.8% | 5,279 Mbps | 6.6 | A- | 67/100 |
| Paerdegat | 38,877 | 99.9% | 7,993 Mbps | 6 | A- | 69/100 |
| Ocean Hill | 37,407 | 96.9% | 4,246 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 47/100 |
| Flatbush-Ditmas Park | 12,400 | 96.1% | 6,349 Mbps | 6.7 | A- | 59/100 |
| Broadway Junction | 11,783 | 86.2% | 3,854 Mbps | 5 | B- | 53/100 |
| Prospect Lefferts Gardens | 10,446 | 96.2% | 3,767 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 69/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Brownsville?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. 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 Brownsville
| Optimum | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 2,300 |
| EarthLink | 2,300 |
| Starry | 1,000 |
| ResiBridge | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Brownsville Internet Providers
Based on 258 reviews from New York internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Brownsville residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.22 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. EarthLink wins for second-place in New York, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 94.3% coverage in Brownsville.
At a national level, based on 1478 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 Brownsville Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Brownsville, New York, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Brownsville Overall | New York Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (2) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink |  (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| ResiBridge | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (0) | (3) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (2) | (140) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (3) | (95) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Brownsville
Based on data reported by Brownsville ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Optimum. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Brownsville. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 6,145 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 T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Brownsville Speed | New York Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (2) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (2) | (140) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| ResiBridge | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (0) | (3) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (3) | (95) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Brownsville?
Of the providers in Brownsville, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Brownsville 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.50 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Brownsville, New York, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Brownsville
| ISP / Tech Type | Brownsville Affordability | New York Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (2) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| ResiBridge | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (0) | (3) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (2) | (140) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (3) | (95) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in New York
Customer Reviews
Travis E.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless
September 17, 2024 It's shocking to say that T-Mobile seems to be better as an ISP than a cellular network. The speed has been great and works well for all 6 of the people in my household. I can stream, play music, video/audio chat with others and have the rest of the family on the network doing whatever they need to do while experience or feeling no loss of speed. The setup is almost seamless in its experience and if you don't know what you're doing, there are instructions that work along with you on the box on how to set it up. This is especially helpful for households that can't get access to the other ISPs or people who are not very technologically advanced. For the price, especially having it price locked, I'd definitely recommend it.
A New York, NY Customer
Optimum Cable
May 28, 2023 A New York, NY Customer
Optimum Cable
May 28, 2023 Optimum has gotten very expensive. After 10+ years, we're paying over $100 more than what we did when we first got the service. When I went to downgrade our service in order to save money, I was able to get a credit on my bill. This allows us to pay half the rate for the next year while keeping the same package, but it's still a lot. I'm looking into other alternatives, but all of these companies have monopolies in their areas, which can make options limited.
Malou70
Verizon Fiber
May 13, 2023 Verizon is the most expensive provider we have ever used. Their service is good but we feel their TV packages should be more customizable (all Hallmark Channels, all food channels, no sports etc. We get good internet speed but sometimes bad reliability on the internet even in cystal clear weather days. Their customer service overall is just fine but they could go further with ensuring their customers are happy with the products and services they are receiving from Verizon.
Dewayne B.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless
May 05, 2023 I am a lover of my current TMobile internet service because of the flexibility and convenience of taking it and having it anywhere in the United States. I currently use the regular mobile 5G internet for my Google Pixel phone use, and when I want to use the internet for other devices I use the 5G hotspot which beams the WiFi signal to the devices I wish to use on it. Both data (cellular and hotspot) plans are on one bill. This enables me to be any of the 50 United States and Canada just off of my cellphone. I wish there was no cap on data though. Data slows down over 100 Gig limit until next billing cycle. Nonetheless as someone who has used cellular and hotspot devices for over 10 years prices are getting more reasonable and speed is getting faster.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Brownsville?
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 Brownsville is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Optimum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Brownsville is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Optimum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Brownsville, 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.