Best Internet Providers in Hempstead, NY
All 4 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Hempstead, NY
Hempstead has 4 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 Hempstead.
Ranks compare Hempstead with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Hempstead, NY at a Glance
Hempstead Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Optimum
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Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
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Fiber
Verizon
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Fiber
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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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 Hempstead ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hempstead, NY?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Hempstead 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 Hempstead, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 99.25% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Hempstead?
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 Hempstead Compares to Places Its Size
Hempstead's report card score is tied 203rd of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 472nd of 749.
| Measure | Hempstead | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | Nassau County | New York | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 99.2% | Tied 23rd of 749 | 99.4% | 86.4% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 7,718 Mbps | 30th of 749 | 7,817 Mbps | 4,235 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.3 | Tied 713th of 749 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.5 | Tied 23rd of 749 | 3.1 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | Tied 691st of 749 | 16% | 15% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | Tied 625th of 749 | 97% | 95% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 91% | Tied 516th of 749 | 95% | 91% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 76% | Tied 495th of 749 | 84% | 77% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 72% | Tied 654th of 749 | 88% | 80% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $96,875 | 337th of 749 | $156,303 | $100,975 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | Tied 397th of 749 | 16% | 16% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 99.2% of homes in Hempstead, against 99.4% across Nassau County and 86.4% across New York. Households in Hempstead are larger than the US average (3.5 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $96,875 (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 Hempstead
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hempstead?
EarthLink Fiber in Hempstead, NY
Availability:
99.1%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
2,207 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 99.1% of Hempstead homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,207 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 2,200 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fiber in Hempstead, NY
Availability:
99.1%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
2,207 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 99.1% of Hempstead homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 2,207 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 2,200 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Hempstead from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.
Optimum Fiber in Hempstead, NY
Availability:
95.2%
Customer Rating:
(55)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Optimum offers Fiber service to 95.2% of Hempstead homes. Across the city, Optimum Fiber has speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Hempstead?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hempstead, NY
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.3% of Hempstead homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 56 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 9.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Hempstead, NY
Availability:
37.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
201 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.0% of Hempstead homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 201 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Hempstead?
Optimum Cable in Hempstead, NY
Availability:
99.8%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 99.8% of Hempstead homes. Across the city, Optimum Cable has speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Hempstead?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Hempstead, NY.
Internet in Hempstead by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Hempstead has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Hempstead
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Hempstead
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11550 | 61,861 | 99.2% | 7,723 Mbps | 5.3 | B+ | 67/100 |
How Hempstead Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Hempstead that have their own pages are all within 3 miles. Among them, Franklin Square has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and East Garden City the fewest (49.1%); Hempstead has 99.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hempstead (this page) | 60,895 | 99.2% | 7,718 Mbps | 5.3 | B+ | 67/100 |
| Rockville Centre | 28,715 | 100.0% | 7,979 Mbps | 5.3 | A- | 87/100 |
| Uniondale | 28,581 | 91.6% | 7,990 Mbps | 5.2 | B | 83/100 |
| Garden City | 26,635 | 100.0% | 5,136 Mbps | 4.6 | B+ | 90/100 |
| Baldwin | 26,614 | 99.9% | 7,995 Mbps | 5.4 | A- | 85/100 |
| West Hempstead | 25,329 | 99.9% | 7,990 Mbps | 5.2 | B+ | 87/100 |
| Franklin Square | 25,144 | 100.0% | 7,984 Mbps | 5.3 | A- | 79/100 |
| Mineola | 20,825 | 99.5% | 7,791 Mbps | 5.1 | B+ | 81/100 |
| Roosevelt | 18,138 | 99.9% | 8,000 Mbps | 5.3 | A- | 83/100 |
| Carle Place | 5,005 | 100.0% | 7,722 Mbps | 5.1 | B+ | 78/100 |
| East Garden City | 1,590 | 49.1% | 4,253 Mbps | 4.3 | C+ | 83/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hempstead?
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, 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 Hempstead
| Optimum | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 2,300 |
| EarthLink | 2,300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Hempstead Internet Providers
Based on 254 reviews from New York internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Hempstead 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 99.9% coverage in Hempstead.
At a national level, based on 1452 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 Hempstead Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Hempstead, New York, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Hempstead Overall | New York Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (140) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (95) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hempstead
Based on data reported by Hempstead ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Optimum. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Hempstead. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,673 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 | Hempstead Speed | New York Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (140) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (95) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hempstead?
Of the providers in Hempstead, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Hempstead 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. EarthLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Hempstead, New York, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Hempstead
| ISP / Tech Type | Hempstead Affordability | New York Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (140) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (95) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | 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 Hempstead?
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 Hempstead is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Optimum. 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 Hempstead is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Verizon, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Hempstead, available to 99.9% 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.