Best Internet Providers in Independence, NY
All 4 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Independence, NY
Independence has 4 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Independence.
Ranks compare Independence with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Independence, NY at a Glance
Independence Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Armstrong
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
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 Independence ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Independence, NY?
Frontier Communications is the best internet provider in Independence based on New York customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Frontier Communications had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Independence, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Frontier Communications is an option for 76.62% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Independence?
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 Independence
How Independence Compares to Places Its Size
Independence's report card score is in the bottom 43% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 38%.
| Measure | Independence | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Allegany County | New York | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 92.2% | top 39% | 77.9% | 86.4% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | top 38% | 993 Mbps | 4,235 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2 | bottom 15% | 3.4 | 5.2 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 49% | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 4% | bottom 20% | 9% | 15% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 89% | bottom 29% | 92% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 90% | top 29% | 87% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 60% | top 45% | 66% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 74% | top 43% | 74% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $67,214 | bottom 45% | $62,889 | $100,975 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | top 13% | 22% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 92.2% of homes in Independence, against 77.9% across Allegany County and 86.4% across New York. Households in Independence are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $67,214 (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 Independence
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Independence?
Armstrong Fiber in Independence, NY
Availability:
92.2%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Armstrong offers Fiber service to 92.2% of Independence homes. Across the city, Armstrong Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Independence?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Independence, NY
Availability:
9.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.1% of Independence homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Independence?
Spectrum Cable in Independence, NY
Availability:
8.4%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 8.4% of Independence 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 Independence?
Frontier DSL in Independence, NY
Availability:
76.6%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 76.6% of Independence homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 53 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 3.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Independence by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Independence
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Independence
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Independence Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Independence that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Young Hickory has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Andover the fewest (51.0%); Independence has 92.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence (this page) | 154 | 92.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 2 | C- | 34/100 |
| Andover | 1,672 | 51.0% | 993 Mbps | 2.5 | D+ | 52/100 |
| Whitesville | 891 | 98.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.9 | C | 47/100 |
| Greenwood | 435 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.3 | C+ | 46/100 |
| Rexville | 393 | 98.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.9 | C | 53/100 |
| West Greenwood | 237 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.7 | C+ | 46/100 |
| Hallsport | 223 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.9 | C+ | 48/100 |
| Fulmer Valley | 154 | 99.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.7 | C | 68/100 |
| Wileyville | 94 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2 | C | 53/100 |
| Spring Mills | 62 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.7 | C | 53/100 |
| Young Hickory | 47 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.6 | C | 51/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Independence?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Frontier Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Armstrong 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 Independence
| Armstrong | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Independence Internet Providers
Based on 210 reviews from New York internet customers, Frontier Communications is the best internet service provider for Independence residents. Frontier Communications was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Armstrong wins for second-place in New York, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 92.2% coverage in Independence.
At a national level, based on 2495 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Frontier Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.33 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Independence Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Independence, New York, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Independence Overall | New York Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (2) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Armstrong | (0) | (1) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (189) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Independence
Based on data reported by Independence ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Armstrong. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Independence. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 Frontier Communications. This indicates Frontier reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Independence Speed | New York Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (2) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Armstrong | (0) | (1) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (189) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Independence?
Of the providers in Independence, customers rate Armstrong the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Independence 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.
Armstrong is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Frontier Communications is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.50 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Independence, New York, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Independence
| ISP / Tech Type | Independence Affordability | New York Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Armstrong | (0) | (1) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (2) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (189) | (1949) | 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 Independence?
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 Independence is Frontier.
- The fastest internet provider should be Armstrong. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Frontier Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Independence is Armstrong.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Armstrong has the broadest coverage in Independence, available to 92.2% 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.