Best Internet Providers in Cato, NY
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Cato, NY
Cato has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 Cato.
Ranks compare Cato with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Cato, NY at a Glance
Cato Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 Cato ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Cato, NY?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Cato 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 Cato, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 89.82% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Cato?
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.
How Cato Compares to Places Its Size
Cato's report card score is in the bottom 22% and its connectivity index is in the top 32%.
| Measure | Cato | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Cayuga County | New York | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 77.1% | top 50% | 81.2% | 86.4% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 808 Mbps | bottom 11% | 969 Mbps | 4,235 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4 | bottom 20% | 4.8 | 5.2 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | top 23% | 2.3 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | bottom 41% | 9% | 15% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 48% | 94% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 90% | top 39% | 90% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 72% | top 35% | 72% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 76% | top 46% | 73% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $84,456 | top 35% | $72,213 | $100,975 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | top 43% | 12% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 77.1% of homes in Cato, against 81.2% across Cayuga County and 86.4% across New York. Households in Cato are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $84,456 (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 Cato
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Cato?
Frontier Fiber in Cato, NY
Availability:
60.5%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
357 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 60.5% of Cato homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 357 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Frontier Fiber. Frontier Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Cato from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Cato, NY
Availability:
23.9%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 23.9% of Cato homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Cato?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Cato, NY
Availability:
89.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.8% of Cato homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 66 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Cato, NY
Availability:
82.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
163 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.9% of Cato homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 163 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
Community Broadband Network Fixed Wireless in Cato, NY
Availability:
4.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Community Broadband Network offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.0% of Cato homes. Across the city, Community Broadband Network Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Cato?
Spectrum Cable in Cato, NY
Availability:
59.5%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 59.5% of Cato homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Cato?
Frontier DSL in Cato, NY
Availability:
81.1%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 81.1% of Cato homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 50 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 3.2 Mbps throughout the city. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Cato from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Cato by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Cato has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Cato
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Cato
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13033 | 3,726 | 75.4% | 865 Mbps | 4 | C- | 56/100 |
How Cato Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Cato that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, Plainville has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Hannibal Center the fewest (0.0%); Cato has 77.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cato (this page) | 2,486 | 77.1% | 808 Mbps | 4 | C- | 59/100 |
| Martville | 1,385 | 35.2% | 898 Mbps | 2.7 | D | 55/100 |
| Meridian | 630 | 44.8% | 999 Mbps | 4.2 | C- | 44/100 |
| Emerson | 528 | 93.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.9 | C | 50/100 |
| North Victory | 396 | 10.1% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.5 | D | 49/100 |
| Floridaville | 372 | 60.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.2 | D+ | 66/100 |
| Spring Lake | 363 | 99.7% | 914 Mbps | 3.4 | C+ | 29/100 |
| South Hannibal | 346 | 25.1% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.8 | D+ | 63/100 |
| Hannibal Center | 337 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.6 | D | 63/100 |
| Ira | 296 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 67/100 |
| Plainville | 114 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.8 | B- | 83/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Cato?
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 Cato
| Frontier Communications | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Community Broadband Network | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Cato Internet Providers
Based on 349 reviews from New York internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Cato 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 82.9% coverage in Cato.
At a national level, based on 3284 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 Cato Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Cato, New York, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Cato Overall | New York Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (140) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (2) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) |  (189) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Community Broadband Network | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Cato
Based on data reported by Cato ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Cato. 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 Type | Cato Speed | New York Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (140) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (2) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (189) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Community Broadband Network | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Cato?
Of the providers in Cato, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Cato 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. Frontier Communications is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.50 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Cato, New York, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Cato
| ISP / Tech Type | Cato Affordability | New York Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (2) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (140) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (189) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Community Broadband Network | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in New York
Customer Reviews
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.
ISPReports User
Optimum Cable
September 06, 2026 An angry resident of Glenville, NY
Spectrum Cable
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.
A Addison, NY Customer
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless
June 09, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Cato?
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 Cato 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 Cato is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Frontier Communications has the broadest coverage in Cato, available to 97.4% 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.