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Best Internet Providers in Carthage, NY

All 4 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings

Carthage has 4 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Carthage.

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from October 19, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.

What changed
Homes with fiber16.3%Jefferson County 33.8%bottom 19%
Average top speed998 MbpsJefferson County 994 Mbpsbottom 28%
Providers42.9 at a typical addressbottom 7%
Homes with internet94%Jefferson County 92%top 17%
ISP Report CardDscore 21 of 100bottom 7%
Connectivity index66/100Jefferson County 63/100top 23%

Ranks compare Carthage with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.

The Best Internet in Carthage, NY at a Glance

Top rankedSee the full rankingFirst in our Carthage ranking by coverage, speed and customer ratings.See plans
FastestSpectrumUp to 1,000 Mbps advertised to the FCCCompare speeds
Best ratedT-Mobile Home InternetRated 4.22 out of 5 by its customers, available to 86.98% of homesSee plans
Lowest priceSee prices by providerListed prices appear on each provider below.See plans

Carthage Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings

Spectrum

Spectrum logo

Availability:

99.7%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(1949)

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1-877-411-1381 Price: $30.00 - $105.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Carthage.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Carthage residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

15.5%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.5 of 5 stars

(207)

Cable

98.6%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Cable: 3.3 of 5 stars

(1739)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

87.0%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Carthage.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Carthage residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

87.0%

57 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Verizon

Verizon logo

Availability:

84.7%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(816)

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1-833-213-7018 Price: $50.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Carthage.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Carthage residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

84.7%

250 Mbps

300 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

Hudson Valley Wireless

Hudson Valley Wireless logo

Availability:

5.4%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price: $34.90 - $99.90 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Carthage.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Carthage residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

5.4%

129 Mbps

200 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Carthage residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(65)

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Price: $55.00 - $130.00 / mo.

Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7 of 5 stars

(12)

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1-833-875-1370 Price: $69.99 - $179.99 / mo.

DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3 of 5 stars

(9)

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-833-875-1332 Price: $55.00 / mo.

Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city 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 Carthage ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Carthage, NY?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Carthage based on New York customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Carthage, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 86.98% of the city.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Carthage?

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.

Carthage, NY map of internet availability

How Carthage Compares to Places Its Size

Carthage's report card score is in the bottom 7% and its connectivity index is in the top 23%.

Dscore 21 of 100ISP Report CardGrades what providers offer: fiber availability, the download speed most homes can get and the number of providers at a typical address.bottom 7%
66/100Jefferson County 63/100, US 69/100Digital Connectivity IndexMeasures how much households need and use the internet: household size, working from home, devices and subscriptions.top 23%
Measure Carthage Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people Jefferson County New York US Leader
ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here
Fiber availability 16.3% bottom 19% 33.8% 86.4% 71.5% 1,056 places at 100.0%
Average top speed 998 Mbps bottom 28% 994 Mbps 4,235 Mbps 3,486 Mbps Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps)
Providers at a typical address 2.9 bottom 7% 3.4 5.2 7.1 McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2)
Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet
People per household 2.6 top 33% 2.4 2.6 2.7 St. George, GA (6.2)
Workers who work from home 4% bottom 13% 8% 15% 15% Indian Springs, NV (76%)
Homes with a computer, tablet or phone 96% top 28% 95% 95% 96% 515 places at 100%
Homes with internet 94% top 17% 92% 91% 91% 115 places at 100%
Homes on fiber, cable or DSL 82% top 14% 77% 77% 76% Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%)
More about the households here
Homes with a desktop or laptop 77% top 43% 80% 80% 81% 12 places at 100%
Median household income $67,150 bottom 37% $70,553 $100,975 $93,246 16 places at $250,001
Residents in school (6th grade to college) 16% top 17% 14% 16% 16% University Park, PA (95%)

Fiber reaches 16.3% of homes in Carthage, against 33.8% across Jefferson County and 86.4% across New York. Households in Carthage are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $67,150 (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 Carthage

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Carthage?

Spectrum Fiber in Carthage, NY

Spectrum logo

Availability:

15.5%

Customer Rating:

3.5 of 5 stars

(207)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Spectrum offers Fiber service to 15.5% of Carthage homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 500 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 632 Mbps throughout the city. Spectrum Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Carthage from Spectrum in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Carthage?

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Carthage, NY

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

87.0%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Avg. Download Speed

57 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.0% of Carthage homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 57 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 10 Mbps throughout the city. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Carthage from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Carthage, NY

Verizon logo

Availability:

84.7%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

Avg. Download Speed

250 Mbps

Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.7% of Carthage homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 250 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Carthage from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.

Hudson Valley Wireless Fixed Wireless in Carthage, NY

Hudson Valley Wireless logo

Availability:

5.4%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

129 Mbps

Hudson Valley Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.4% of Carthage homes. Across the city, Hudson Valley Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 129 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 4.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 13 Mbps throughout the city. Hudson Valley Wireless Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Carthage from Hudson Valley Wireless in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Carthage?

Spectrum Cable in Carthage, NY

Spectrum logo

Availability:

98.6%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(1739)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Spectrum offers Cable service to 98.6% of Carthage homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 453 Mbps throughout the city. Spectrum Cable is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Carthage from Spectrum in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Carthage?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Carthage, NY.

Internet in Carthage by Neighborhood and ZIP Code

Carthage has 3 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.

Neighborhoods in Carthage

Neighborhood People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

ZIP codes in Carthage

ZIP code People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
1361910,669 26.0%997 Mbps3.2D+58/100
136025,438 0.0%1,000 Mbps1F91/100
1364316 100.0%1,000 Mbps4C+61/100

How Carthage Compares to Nearby Places

The 10 places nearest to Carthage that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Copenhagen has the most homes with fiber (38.2%) and Great Bend the fewest (11.1%); Carthage has 16.3%.

Place People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
Carthage (this page)6,261 16.3%998 Mbps2.9D66/100
West Carthage2,370 30.6%1,000 Mbps3.5D+42/100
Black River2,111 14.0%985 Mbps3D62/100
Copenhagen1,836 38.2%860 Mbps3.8D+40/100
Great Bend1,173 11.1%1,000 Mbps3.5D76/100
Natural Bridge1,149 16.4%1,000 Mbps2.5D64/100
Herrings821 19.1%1,000 Mbps2.8D65/100
Felts Mills753 0.0%1,000 Mbps2.9D-66/100
Champion419 69.7%953 Mbps4C-58/100
Deferiet307 0.0%1,000 Mbps2.4D-74/100
South Rutland293 47.1%1,000 Mbps4C-59/100

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Carthage?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Spectrum 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 Carthage

Max Advertised Speed in Carthage, NY
Spectrum1,000
Verizon300
Hudson Valley Wireless200
Viasat100
T-Mobile Home Internet100
HughesNet25

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Customer Ratings for Carthage Internet Providers

Based on 347 reviews from New York internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Carthage residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.22 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in New York, with 3.74 out of 5 stars and 84.7% coverage in Carthage.

At a national level, based on 3107 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Carthage Internet Providers

The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Carthage, New York, and customers throughout the country.

ISP / Tech TypeCarthage OverallNew York OverallNational OverallFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (18)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (140)4 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
Spectrum2.5 of 5 stars (2)3 of 5 stars (189)3.5 of 5 stars (1949)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
Hudson Valley WirelessNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Carthage

Based on data reported by Carthage ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Carthage. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

ISP / Tech TypeCarthage SpeedNew York SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
VerizonNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (140)4 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (18)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
Spectrum2 of 5 stars (2)3.5 of 5 stars (189)3.5 of 5 stars (1949)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
Hudson Valley WirelessNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Carthage?

Of the providers in Carthage, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Carthage 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 4.11 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.31 out of 5.

The table below shows how customers in Carthage, New York, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Carthage

ISP / Tech TypeCarthage AffordabilityNew York AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (18)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (140)3.5 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
Spectrum2 of 5 stars (2)2.5 of 5 stars (189)3 of 5 stars (1949)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
Hudson Valley WirelessNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

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Verizon Fiber

1 of 5 stars 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

Plan Pricing: 1 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 3 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

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Fidium

1 of 5 stars October 31, 2026

Impossible to reach and very difficult to get help - never in real time.

Plan Pricing: 1 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 1 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

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Optimum Cable

3 of 5 stars September 06, 2026
Plan Pricing: 3 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 3 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 3 of 5 stars

An angry resident of Glenville, NY

Spectrum Cable

2 of 5 stars July 06, 2026

Spectrum is slow, has poor customer service and also has a monopoly in my area. There is no competition. 5G internet service is not available as there is very poor cell signal at my home. Additionally, Verizon began running FiOS to my neighborhood and then stopped. I can only guess because Spectrum holds the cable franchise rights in the town of Glenville and is fighting to hold on to whatever market share they have.

Plan Pricing: 2 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 2 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 2 of 5 stars

A Addison, NY Customer

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless

5 of 5 stars June 09, 2026
Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Carthage?

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 Carthage is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
  • The most affordable internet provider in Carthage is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Carthage, available to 99.7% 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.