8 Best Internet Providers in Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY

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Above are the top 4 providers in Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY?

Spectrum is the best internet provider in Dumbo based on Brooklyn customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Spectrum had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Dumbo, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Spectrum is an option for 98.25% of the neighborhood.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Dumbo, New York, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Dumbo

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

Based on 498 reviews from Brooklyn internet customers, Spectrum is the best internet service provider for Dumbo residents. Spectrum was rated at an average of 3.43 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Brooklyn, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 97.4% coverage in Dumbo.

At a national level, based on 3165 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Starry is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.18 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Dumbo?

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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	EarthLink	2,048 Mbps
	Verizon	2,048 Mbps
	Astound Broadband	1,500 Mbps
	Skywire Networks	1,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Optimum	940 Mbps
	Starry	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Dumbo

Based on data reported by Dumbo ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Astound Broadband. The company offers speeds up to 2,048 Mbps in Dumbo. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,500 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the neighborhood rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Spectrum. This indicates Spectrum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Dumbo?

Brooklyn customers rate Verizon as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Verizon received a local rating of 3.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Spectrum is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Dumbo customers with an average price rating of 2.33 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Dumbo, Brooklyn, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Dumbo

Dumbo Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the neighborhood and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Dumbo below, including the metrics used and how Dumbo compares to the rest of Brooklyn and nation.

Dumbo ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Dumbo	New York	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Dumbo that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	98.80%	96.37%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	1,332 Mbps	5,488 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Dumbo.	6.5	6.3	6.8

 

Dumbo Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Dumbo	New York	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.1	2.8	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	30%	16%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	97%	92%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	97%	87%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	87%	74%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	88%	74%	76%

Dumbo ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Dumbo is B+, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Dumbo is high with a score of 76 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Dumbo have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Dumbo ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

97% of Dumbo households have an internet connection despite having 99.82% availability. 87% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 3% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 1% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 87% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 88% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Dumbo residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Neighborhoods Compare to Dumbo?

How Much Speed does a Dumbo Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Dumbo is 2.1, which is smaller than the Brooklyn average of 2.8 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Dumbo's average household income is $192,255 which is much higher than the Brooklyn average of $87,796 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Dumbo also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Brooklyn average of 15%. Additionally, 30% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 16% of residents in Brooklyn who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Dumbo has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Dumbo households are more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 94% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 96% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Dumbo?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Dumbo?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Dumbo?

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

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

Which ISP Should You Choose in Dumbo?

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 Dumbo is Spectrum.
• The fastest internet provider should be Astound Broadband. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Spectrum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Dumbo is Verizon.
• Spectrum, HughesNet, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Dumbo, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Dumbo compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Dumbo stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Dumbo's B+ ISP Report Card and 76 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.