5 Best Internet Providers in Hunts Point, Bronx, NY

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Above are the top 4 providers in Hunts Point, Bronx, 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 Hunts Point, Bronx, NY?

Verizon is the best internet provider in Hunts Point based on Bronx customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Hunts Point, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 99.86% of the neighborhood.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Hunts Point

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Hunts Point Internet Providers

Based on 317 reviews from Bronx internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Hunts Point residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Bronx, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 99.5% coverage in Hunts Point.

At a national level, based on 1318 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Starry is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.18 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hunts Point?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, 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 Hunts Point

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Optimum	8,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	2,048 Mbps
	Verizon	2,048 Mbps
	Starry	1,000 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hunts Point

Based on data reported by Hunts Point ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Optimum. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Hunts Point. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,042 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 Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hunts Point?

Bronx customers rate Verizon 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.

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

The chart and graph below show how customers in Hunts Point, Bronx, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Hunts Point

Hunts Point 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 Hunts Point below, including the metrics used and how Hunts Point compares to the rest of Bronx and nation.

Hunts Point ISP Report Card: A-

	Metric (hover for details)	Hunts Point	New York	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Hunts Point that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	97.76%	97.87%	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.	7,169 Mbps	6,776 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 Hunts Point.	6.5	6.2	6.8

 

Hunts Point Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Hunts Point	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.	2.8	2.7	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.	7%	9%	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.	91%	93%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	81%	86%	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.	57%	65%	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.	57%	65%	76%

Hunts Point ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Hunts Point is A-, which is worse than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Hunts Point is high with a score of 41 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Hunts Point have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Hunts Point 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.

81% of Hunts Point households have an internet connection despite having 99.86% availability. 57% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% 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 57% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 57% subscribe to it. A low number of Hunts Point 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 Hunts Point?

How Much Speed does a Hunts Point Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Hunts Point is 2.8, which is larger than the Bronx average of 2.7 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Hunts Point's average household income is $48,778 which is about average for the Bronx average of $56,903 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Hunts Point also has 20% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Bronx average of 18%. Additionally, 7% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 9% of residents in Bronx who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Hunts Point has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Hunts Point households are more technology-disengaged. 91% of households have some sort of computing device, 55% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 89% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hunts Point?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Hunts Point?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Hunts Point?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Hunts Point, Bronx, NY.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Hunts Point?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Hunts Point?

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 Hunts Point is Verizon.
• 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 Hunts Point is Verizon.
• Viasat, Verizon, Optimum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Hunts Point, 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 Hunts Point compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Hunts Point 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 Hunts Point's A- ISP Report Card and 41 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.