5 Best Internet Providers in Homestead Heights, Rochester, NY

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Above are the top 4 providers in Homestead Heights, Rochester, NY for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Homestead Heights, Rochester, NY?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Homestead Heights based on Rochester 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 Homestead Heights, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 100.00% of the neighborhood.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Homestead Heights, New York, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Homestead Heights

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Homestead Heights Internet Providers

Based on 378 reviews from Rochester internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Homestead Heights residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Spectrum wins for second-place in Rochester, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Homestead Heights.

At a national level, based on 2922 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Greenlight Networks is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Homestead Heights?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, 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, Greenlight Networks 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 Homestead Heights

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Greenlight Networks	8,000 Mbps
	Frontier Communications	7,000 Mbps
	Verizon	1,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Homestead Heights

Based on data reported by Homestead Heights ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Greenlight Networks. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Homestead Heights. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the neighborhood 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.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Homestead Heights?

Rochester customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Spectrum is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Homestead Heights customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Homestead Heights, Rochester, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Homestead Heights

Homestead Heights Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the neighborhood and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Homestead Heights below, including the metrics used and how Homestead Heights compares to the rest of Rochester and nation.

Homestead Heights ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Homestead Heights	New York	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Homestead Heights that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	85.31%	67.90%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	6,411 Mbps	4,973 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Homestead Heights.	3.9	4.4	6.8

 

Homestead Heights Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Homestead Heights	New York	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.5	2.4	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	15%	13%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	96%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	88%	89%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	73%	77%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	73%	79%	76%

Homestead Heights ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Homestead Heights is B-, which is better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Homestead Heights is high with a score of 64 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Homestead Heights have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Homestead Heights ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

88% of Homestead Heights households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 73% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 9% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 73% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 73% subscribe to it. A large amount of Homestead Heights residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Neighborhoods Compare to Homestead Heights?

How Much Speed does a Homestead Heights Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Homestead Heights is 2.5, which is larger than the Rochester average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Homestead Heights's average household income is $72,247 which is about average for the Rochester average of $82,253 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Homestead Heights also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Rochester average of 16%. Additionally, 15% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 13% of residents in Rochester who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Homestead Heights has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Homestead Heights households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 84% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Homestead Heights?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Homestead Heights?

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 Homestead Heights is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• The fastest internet provider should be Greenlight Networks. 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 Homestead Heights is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• HughesNet, Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and Spectrum has the broadest coverage in Homestead Heights, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Homestead Heights compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Homestead Heights stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Homestead Heights's B- ISP Report Card and 64 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.