Best Internet Providers in Great Neck, NY
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Great Neck, NY
Great Neck has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Great Neck.
Ranks compare Great Neck with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Great Neck, NY at a Glance
Great Neck Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
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Customer Rating
Fiber
Verizon
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Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Optimum
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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 Great Neck ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Great Neck, NY?
EarthLink is the highest-rated internet provider in Great Neck based on 443 New York customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Great Neck?
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 Great Neck Compares to Places Its Size
Great Neck's report card score is in the top 15% and its connectivity index is in the top 20%.
| Measure | Great Neck | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Nassau County | New York | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 99.4% | 86.4% | 71.5% | Tied with 114 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 7,867 Mbps | top 5% | 7,817 Mbps | 4,235 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.4 | bottom 19% | 5.2 | 5.2 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.3 | top 4% | 3.1 | 2.6 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 16% | top 32% | 16% | 15% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 28% | 97% | 95% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 93% | top 40% | 95% | 91% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 81% | top 35% | 84% | 77% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 86% | top 34% | 88% | 80% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $140,128 | top 15% | $156,303 | $100,975 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | top 26% | 16% | 16% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Great Neck, against 99.4% across Nassau County and 86.4% across New York. Households in Great Neck are larger than the US average (3.3 people against 2.7); 16% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $140,128 (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 Great Neck
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Great Neck?
EarthLink Fiber in Great Neck, NY
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
2,286 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Great Neck homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,286 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 2,285 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fiber in Great Neck, NY
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
2,286 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Great Neck homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 2,286 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 2,285 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Great Neck from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.
Optimum Fiber in Great Neck, NY
Availability:
97.7%
Customer Rating:
(55)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Optimum offers Fiber service to 97.7% of Great Neck homes. Across the city, Optimum Fiber has speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Great Neck?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Great Neck, NY
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
93 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Great Neck homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 93 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Great Neck, NY
Availability:
28.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
280 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 28.6% of Great Neck homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 280 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Great Neck?
Optimum Cable in Great Neck, NY
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 100.0% of Great Neck homes. Across the city, Optimum Cable has speeds up to 940 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Great Neck, NY
Availability:
11.0%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 11.0% of Great Neck homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Great Neck?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Great Neck, NY.
Internet in Great Neck by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Great Neck has 1 neighborhood and 2 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Great Neck
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Gardens | 4,064 | 100.0% | 7,610 Mbps | 5.9 | A- | 79/100 |
ZIP codes in Great Neck
How Great Neck Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Great Neck that have their own pages are all within 2 miles. Among them, Thomaston has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Kings Point the fewest (81.9%); Great Neck has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Neck (this page) | 19,080 | 100.0% | 7,867 Mbps | 5.4 | A- | 82/100 |
| Great Neck Plaza | 7,482 | 100.0% | 7,245 Mbps | 5.5 | A- | 70/100 |
| Kings Point | 5,738 | 81.9% | 6,719 Mbps | 4.7 | B- | 81/100 |
| Great Neck Estates | 2,990 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 5.2 | B+ | 86/100 |
| Thomaston | 2,759 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 5.3 | A- | 92/100 |
| Lake Success | 2,586 | 99.7% | 7,825 Mbps | 5.4 | B+ | 91/100 |
| Plandome | 1,462 | 100.0% | 7,981 Mbps | 4.9 | B+ | 92/100 |
| Kensington | 1,226 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 5 | B+ | 91/100 |
| Plandome Heights | 1,009 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 5.3 | A- | 94/100 |
| Saddle Rock | 989 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 5 | B+ | 71/100 |
| Russell Gardens | 978 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 5.1 | B+ | 93/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Great Neck?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Optimum 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 Great Neck
| Optimum | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 2,300 |
| Verizon | 2,300 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Great Neck Internet Providers
Based on 443 reviews from New York internet customers, EarthLink is the best internet service provider for Great Neck residents. EarthLink was rated at an average of 3.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Optimum wins for second-place in New York, with 2.99 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Great Neck.
At a national level, based on 3401 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 Great Neck Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Great Neck, New York, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Great Neck Overall | New York Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (140) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink |  (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (95) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (189) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Great Neck
Based on data reported by Great Neck ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Optimum. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Great Neck. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,839 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 T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Great Neck Speed | New York Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (1) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (140) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (95) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (189) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Great Neck?
Of the providers in Great Neck, customers rate EarthLink the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Great Neck 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.
EarthLink is rated 2.00 out of 5 for price, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Optimum is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.61 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Great Neck, New York, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Great Neck
| ISP / Tech Type | Great Neck Affordability | New York Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (1) | (140) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (95) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (189) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in New York
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Verizon Fixed Wireless
June 02, 2026 A Great Neck Estates, NY Customer
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless
January 18, 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 Great Neck?
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 Great Neck is EarthLink.
- The fastest internet provider should be Optimum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Great Neck is EarthLink.
- Viasat, Verizon, HughesNet, and EarthLink has the broadest coverage in Great Neck, available to 100.0% 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.