Best Internet Providers in Forest, NY
All 4 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Forest, NY
Forest has 4 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 Forest.
Ranks compare Forest with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Forest, NY at a Glance
Forest Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
SLICFiber
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
CTG
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
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 Forest ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Forest, NY?
Verizon is the highest-rated internet provider in Forest based on 331 New York customer reviews, and Slic Network Solutions 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 Forest?
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 Forest Compares to Places Its Size
Forest's report card score is in the bottom 43% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 34%.
| Measure | Forest | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Clinton County | New York | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 89.7% | top 41% | 85.4% | 86.4% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | top 38% | 1,103 Mbps | 4,235 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.3 | bottom 19% | 4.8 | 5.2 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.1 | bottom 15% | 2.2 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 5% | bottom 27% | 8% | 15% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 89% | bottom 29% | 94% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 86% | top 50% | 88% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 67% | top 31% | 76% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 74% | top 43% | 78% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $56,971 | bottom 25% | $77,524 | $100,975 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | bottom 47% | 16% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 89.7% of homes in Forest, against 85.4% across Clinton County and 86.4% across New York. Households in Forest are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 5% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $56,971 (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 Forest
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Forest?
Spectrum Fiber in Forest, NY
Availability:
64.2%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 64.2% of Forest homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Slic Network Solutions Fiber in Forest, NY
Availability:
62.0%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Slic Network Solutions offers Fiber service to 62.0% of Forest homes. Across the city, Slic Network Solutions Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
CTG Fiber in Forest, NY
Availability:
11.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Champlain Technology Group offers Fiber service to 11.9% of Forest homes. Across the city, CTG Fiber has speeds up to 500 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Forest?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Forest, NY
Availability:
30.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 30.5% of Forest homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Forest?
Spectrum Cable in Forest, NY
Availability:
40.4%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 40.4% of Forest homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Forest?
CTG DSL in Forest, NY
Availability:
20.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Champlain Technology Group offers DSL service to 20.4% of Forest homes. Across the city, CTG DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Forest by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Forest
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Forest
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Forest Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Forest that have their own pages are all within 14 miles. Among them, Altona has the most homes with fiber (99.6%) and Mooers Forks the fewest (94.2%); Forest has 89.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest (this page) | 455 | 89.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.3 | C- | 32/100 |
| Altona | 1,998 | 99.6% | 982 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 49/100 |
| Mooers | 1,788 | 96.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.3 | C+ | 27/100 |
| Mooers Forks | 1,092 | 94.2% | 991 Mbps | 4.5 | C+ | 28/100 |
| Lyon Mountain | 930 | 97.6% | 983 Mbps | 1.1 | C- | 21/100 |
| Ellenburg Depot | 830 | 98.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.3 | C | 23/100 |
| Ellenburg Center | 755 | 82.7% | 982 Mbps | 2.6 | C- | 19/100 |
| Churubusco | 563 | 99.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.8 | C | 7/100 |
| Ellenburg | 432 | 98.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.3 | C+ | 21/100 |
| Irona | 383 | 99.0% | 956 Mbps | 3.2 | C | 36/100 |
| Perry Mills | 239 | 66.1% | 998 Mbps | 5.5 | C | 63/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Forest?
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, Slic Network Solutions and 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 Forest
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Slic Network Solutions | 1,000 |
| Champlain Technology Group | 500 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Verizon | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Forest. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Forest Internet Providers
Based on 331 reviews from New York internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Forest residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 3.74 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Slic Network Solutions wins for second-place in New York, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 62.0% coverage in Forest.
At a national level, based on 2767 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Slic Network Solutions is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Forest Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Forest, New York, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Forest Overall | New York Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLICFiber | (0) | (2) | (2) | 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 | ||
| CTG | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Forest
Based on data reported by Forest ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Slic Network Solutions and Spectrum. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Forest. 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 | Forest Speed | New York Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (140) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| SLICFiber | (0) |  (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (189) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| CTG | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Forest?
Of the providers in Forest, customers rate Slic Network Solutions the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Forest 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.
Slic Network Solutions is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much 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 Forest, New York, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Forest
| ISP / Tech Type | Forest Affordability | New York Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLICFiber | (0) | (2) | (2) | 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 | ||
| CTG | (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 Forest?
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 Forest is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Slic Network Solutions and 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 Forest is SLICFiber.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Forest, available to 76.7% 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.