Best Internet Providers in Highland, NY
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Highland, NY
Highland has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, 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 Highland.
Ranks compare Highland with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Highland, NY at a Glance
Highland Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Optimum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Frontier
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 Highland ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Highland, NY?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Highland 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 Highland, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 97.46% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Highland?
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 Highland
How Highland Compares to Places Its Size
Highland's report card score is in the bottom 5% and its connectivity index is in the top 39%.
| Measure | Highland | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Ulster County | New York | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 19.2% | bottom 13% | 47.1% | 86.4% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,031 Mbps | bottom 43% | 2,584 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 | 3.1 | bottom 1% | 3.4 | 5.2 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 33% | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 21% | top 17% | 18% | 15% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | bottom 43% | 95% | 95% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 93% | top 40% | 93% | 91% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 84% | top 23% | 81% | 77% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 83% | top 45% | 82% | 80% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $99,014 | top 38% | $93,002 | $100,975 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 9% | bottom 4% | 14% | 16% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 19.2% of homes in Highland, against 47.1% across Ulster County and 86.4% across New York. Households in Highland are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 21% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $99,014 (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 Highland
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Highland?
Optimum Fiber in Highland, NY
Availability:
15.1%
Customer Rating:
(55)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Optimum offers Fiber service to 15.1% of Highland homes. Across the city, Optimum Fiber has speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in Highland, NY
Availability:
2.1%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 2.1% of Highland homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Highland, NY
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
2,300 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 1.1% of Highland homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,300 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Highland, NY
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
2,300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 1.1% of Highland homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 2,300 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Highland?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Highland, NY
Availability:
97.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.5% of Highland homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 49 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 8.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Highland, NY
Availability:
79.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
223 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.7% of Highland homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 223 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Highland?
Optimum Cable in Highland, NY
Availability:
94.7%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 94.7% of Highland homes. Across the city, Optimum Cable has speeds up to 940 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Highland, NY
Availability:
9.3%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 9.3% of Highland 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 Highland?
Frontier DSL in Highland, NY
Availability:
9.7%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
23 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 9.7% of Highland homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 23 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 1.7 Mbps throughout the city. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Highland from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Highland by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Highland has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Highland
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Highland
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12528 | 13,820 | 17.1% | 1,947 Mbps | 3.1 | D+ | 71/100 |
How Highland Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Highland that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, Fairview has the most homes with fiber (88.0%) and Clintondale the fewest (10.7%); Highland has 19.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland (this page) | 12,888 | 19.2% | 2,031 Mbps | 3.1 | C- | 72/100 |
| Poughkeepsie metro area | 697,221 | 69.0% | 3,841 Mbps | 4.7 | C+ | 68/100 |
| New Paltz | 16,149 | 47.5% | 5,323 Mbps | 3.5 | C | 74/100 |
| Hyde Park | 13,517 | 19.5% | 1,717 Mbps | 3.4 | D+ | 66/100 |
| Fairview | 6,185 | 88.0% | 2,295 Mbps | 5.3 | B- | 57/100 |
| Milton | 3,459 | 32.1% | 998 Mbps | 3.3 | D+ | 64/100 |
| Clintondale | 1,966 | 10.7% | 1,264 Mbps | 3.1 | D+ | 59/100 |
| Haviland | 1,060 | 62.7% | 1,793 Mbps | 4.2 | C | 57/100 |
| Plattekill | 770 | 65.3% | 1,753 Mbps | 4.4 | C | 77/100 |
| Ohioville | 514 | 17.1% | 1,806 Mbps | 3.3 | D+ | 84/100 |
| West Park | 300 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.9 | D- | 67/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Highland?
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 Highland
| Optimum | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 2,300 |
| EarthLink | 2,300 |
| Frontier Communications | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Highland Internet Providers
Based on 445 reviews from New York internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Highland 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 79.7% coverage in Highland.
At a national level, based on 3578 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 Highland Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Highland, New York, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Highland Overall | New York Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (140) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (2) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (189) | (1949) | 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 Highland
Based on data reported by Highland ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Optimum. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Highland. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,063 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 | Highland Speed | New York Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (140) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (2) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (189) | (1949) | 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 Highland?
Of the providers in Highland, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Highland 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. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.31 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Highland, New York, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Highland
| ISP / Tech Type | Highland Affordability | New York Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (2) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (140) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (189) | (1949) | 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 Highland?
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 Highland 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 Highland is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Highland, available to 97.5% 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.