Best Internet Providers in Far Rockaway, Queens, NY
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Far Rockaway, Queens, NY
Far Rockaway has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, DSL, and Cable internet are available in the neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Far Rockaway.
Ranks compare Far Rockaway with the 47 neighborhoods in Queens.
The Best Internet in Far Rockaway, Queens, NY at a Glance
Far Rockaway Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Verizon
Connection
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 Far Rockaway ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Far Rockaway, Queens, NY?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Far Rockaway 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 Far Rockaway?
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 Far Rockaway, Queens
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Starry - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Optimum - fiber coverage map
- Andrena - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- Skywire Networks - fixed wireless coverage map
How Far Rockaway Compares to the Rest of Queens
Far Rockaway's report card score is tied 17th of 47 and its connectivity index is tied 31st of 47.
| Measure | Far Rockaway | Rank among neighborhoods in Queens | Queens | Queens County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 96.6% | 40th of 47 | 97.9% | 97.9% | 71.5% | Beechhurst and College Point and 3 more (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 2,337 Mbps | 6th of 47 | 2,257 Mbps | 2,257 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Ridgewood (2,598 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.6 | Tied 7th of 47 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 7.1 | Sunnyside and Woodside (6.7) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.0 | Tied 17th of 47 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.7 | Corona (3.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 11% | Tied 25th of 47 | 13% | 13% | 15% | Long Island City (24%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | Tied 41st of 47 | 96% | 96% | 96% | Rosedale and Springfield Gardens (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 90% | Tied 43rd of 47 | 93% | 93% | 91% | Breezy Point and Douglaston-Little Neck and 2 more (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 73% | Tied 36th of 47 | 74% | 74% | 76% | Breezy Point (86%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 72% | Tied 43rd of 47 | 80% | 80% | 81% | Rosedale (88%) |
| Median household income | $69,974 | 46th of 47 | $93,874 | $93,874 | $93,246 | Long Island City ($140,671) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 19% | 2nd of 47 | 15% | 15% | 16% | College Point (20%) |
Fiber reaches 96.6% of homes in Far Rockaway, against 97.9% across Queens and 97.9% across Queens County. Households in Far Rockaway are larger than the US average (3.0 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $69,974 (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 Far Rockaway
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Far Rockaway?
EarthLink Fiber in Far Rockaway, Queens, NY
Availability:
95.8%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
2,272 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 95.8% of Far Rockaway homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,272 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 2,270 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fiber in Far Rockaway, Queens, NY
Availability:
95.8%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
2,272 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 95.8% of Far Rockaway homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 2,272 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 2,270 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Far Rockaway from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Far Rockaway, Queens, NY
Availability:
18.2%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 18.2% of Far Rockaway homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Optimum Fiber in Far Rockaway, Queens, NY
Availability:
2.0%
Customer Rating:
(55)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Optimum offers Fiber service to 2.0% of Far Rockaway homes. Across the neighborhood, Optimum Fiber has speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Far Rockaway?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Far Rockaway, Queens, NY
Availability:
94.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
78 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.4% of Far Rockaway homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 78 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 Far Rockaway, Queens, NY
Availability:
81.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
336 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.0% of Far Rockaway homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 336 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 24 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Starry Fixed Wireless in Far Rockaway, Queens, NY
Availability:
56.7%
Customer Rating:
(25)
Avg. Download Speed
334 Mbps
Starry offers Fixed Wireless service to 56.7% of Far Rockaway homes. Across the neighborhood, Starry Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 334 Mbps, with speeds from 300 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 105 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Skywire Networks Fixed Wireless in Far Rockaway, Queens, NY
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Skywire Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.2% of Far Rockaway 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 Far Rockaway?
Spectrum Cable in Far Rockaway, Queens, NY
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.6% of Far Rockaway homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Far Rockaway, Queens, NY
Availability:
2.2%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 2.2% of Far Rockaway homes. Across the neighborhood, Optimum Cable has speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Far Rockaway?
Andrena DSL in Far Rockaway, Queens, NY
Availability:
8.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Andrena offers DSL service to 8.0% of Far Rockaway homes. Across the neighborhood, Andrena DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
How Far Rockaway Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Far Rockaway that have their own pages are all within 6 miles. Among them, Laurelton has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Rochdale Village the fewest (96.4%); Far Rockaway has 96.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Far Rockaway (this page) | 72,951 | 96.6% | 2,337 Mbps | 5.6 | B | 66/100 |
| South Ozone Park | 47,687 | 99.0% | 2,273 Mbps | 4.5 | B | 71/100 |
| Laurelton | 33,190 | 100.0% | 2,265 Mbps | 4.3 | B | 50/100 |
| Rosedale | 32,424 | 99.6% | 2,580 Mbps | 4.3 | B | 81/100 |
| Howard Beach | 26,820 | 98.8% | 2,257 Mbps | 4.3 | B | 71/100 |
| Springfield Gardens | 25,759 | 97.6% | 2,297 Mbps | 4.5 | B- | 59/100 |
| Rochdale Village | 23,771 | 96.4% | 2,124 Mbps | 4.2 | B- | 56/100 |
| Arverne | 22,718 | 99.1% | 2,297 Mbps | 4.9 | B | 66/100 |
| Rockaway Park | 19,780 | 99.5% | 2,217 Mbps | 4.8 | B | 73/100 |
| Locust Manor | 16,084 | 99.9% | 2,299 Mbps | 4.5 | B | 55/100 |
| Cambria Heights | 7,243 | 99.9% | 2,259 Mbps | 4.1 | B | 66/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Far Rockaway?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Spectrum. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, EarthLink 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 Far Rockaway
| Optimum | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 2,300 |
| EarthLink | 2,300 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Starry | 1,000 |
| Andrena | 1,000 |
| Skywire Networks | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Far Rockaway Internet Providers
Based on 446 reviews from New York internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Far Rockaway 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 95.8% coverage in Far Rockaway.
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 Far Rockaway Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Far Rockaway, New York, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Far Rockaway Overall | New York Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (1) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (95) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (0) |  (3) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (140) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (189) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Skywire Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Andrena | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Far Rockaway
Based on data reported by Far Rockaway ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through EarthLink. The company offers speeds up to 2,300 Mbps in Far Rockaway. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,272 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 Spectrum. This indicates Spectrum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Far Rockaway Speed | New York Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | (1) | (189) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (95) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (0) | (3) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (140) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Skywire Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Andrena | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Far Rockaway?
Of the providers in Far Rockaway, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Far Rockaway 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 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much 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 Far Rockaway, New York, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Far Rockaway
| ISP / Tech Type | Far Rockaway Affordability | New York Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (95) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (0) | (3) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (140) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (189) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Skywire Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Andrena | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in New York
Customer Reviews
David P
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless
September 26, 2023 I have been thoroughly impressed with the high-quality service provided by Metro By T-Mobile. From the moment I signed up, they have consistently delivered on their promises. The speed and reliability of my internet connection have been exceptional, allowing me to seamlessly stream HD content, work from home without interruptions, and enjoy online gaming without any lag. Their customer support has also been outstanding, promptly addressing any issues or questions I've had. Overall, I couldn't be happier with the level of service my internet provider offers, and I would highly recommend them to anyone seeking a reliable and fast internet connection.
A New York, NY Customer
Spectrum Cable
May 11, 2023 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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Optimum Cable
September 06, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Far Rockaway?
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 Far Rockaway is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be EarthLink. 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 Far Rockaway is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Verizon, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Far Rockaway, 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.