Best Internet Providers in Ithaca, NY
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Ithaca, NY
Ithaca has 9 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 Ithaca.
Ranks compare Ithaca with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Ithaca, NY at a Glance
Ithaca Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Fiberspark
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
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 Ithaca ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ithaca, NY?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Ithaca 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 Ithaca, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 83.23% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Ithaca?
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 Ithaca
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Fiberspark - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Empire Access - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fiber coverage map
- Haefele Connect - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Dryden Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Haefele Connect - cable coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
How Ithaca Compares to Places Its Size
Ithaca's report card score is tied 742nd of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 496th of 749.
| Measure | Ithaca | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | Tompkins County | New York | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 43.1% | 647th of 749 | 51.8% | 86.4% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 1,357 Mbps | 728th of 749 | 1,236 Mbps | 4,235 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.9 | Tied 742nd of 749 | 3.9 | 5.2 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.0 | Tied 742nd of 749 | 2.1 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 23% | Tied 118th of 749 | 20% | 15% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | Tied 281st of 749 | 97% | 95% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 89% | Tied 605th of 749 | 90% | 91% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 79% | Tied 392nd of 749 | 77% | 77% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 92% | Tied 88th of 749 | 89% | 80% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $79,160 | 493rd of 749 | $83,614 | $100,975 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 44% | 8th of 749 | 33% | 16% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 43.1% of homes in Ithaca, against 51.8% across Tompkins County and 86.4% across New York. Households in Ithaca are smaller than the US average (2.0 people against 2.7); 23% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $79,160 (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 Ithaca
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Ithaca?
Fiberspark Fiber in Ithaca, NY
Availability:
27.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Fiberspark offers Fiber service to 27.5% of Ithaca homes. Across the city, Fiberspark Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Ithaca, NY
Availability:
17.0%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 17.0% of Ithaca homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Empire Access Fiber in Ithaca, NY
Availability:
14.4%
Customer Rating:
(8)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Empire Access offers Fiber service to 14.4% of Ithaca homes. Across the city, Empire Access Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Ithaca, NY
Availability:
13.3%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 13.3% of Ithaca homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 980 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Ithaca, NY
Availability:
13.3%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 13.3% of Ithaca homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 980 Mbps
Haefele Connect Fiber in Ithaca, NY
Availability:
3.7%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Haefele Connect offers Fiber service to 3.7% of Ithaca homes. Across the city, Haefele Connect Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Dryden Fiber in Ithaca, NY
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Dryden Fiber offers Fiber service to 1.1% of Ithaca homes. Across the city, Dryden 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 Ithaca?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Ithaca, NY
Availability:
83.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
74 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.2% of Ithaca homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 74 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Ithaca, NY
Availability:
79.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
267 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.0% of Ithaca homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 267 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Ithaca?
Spectrum Cable in Ithaca, NY
Availability:
84.1%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 84.1% of Ithaca homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Haefele Connect Cable in Ithaca, NY
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Haefele Connect offers Cable service to 1.3% of Ithaca homes. Across the city, Haefele Connect Cable has speeds up to 300 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Ithaca?
Frontier DSL in Ithaca, NY
Availability:
2.9%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 2.9% of Ithaca homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 27 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 2.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Ithaca by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Ithaca has 2 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Ithaca
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Ithaca
How Ithaca Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Ithaca that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, Varna has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Renwick the fewest (0.0%); Ithaca has 43.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ithaca (this page) | 61,473 | 43.1% | 1,357 Mbps | 3.9 | C- | 65/100 |
| Cayuga Heights | 4,114 | 61.6% | 1,298 Mbps | 4.1 | C | 64/100 |
| West Dryden | 912 | 14.4% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.9 | D | 72/100 |
| Enfield | 687 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 2.8 | B- | 65/100 |
| Slaterville Springs | 662 | 94.7% | 1,132 Mbps | 4.6 | C+ | 74/100 |
| Myers | 287 | 71.4% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.7 | C- | 66/100 |
| Danby | 260 | 50.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.5 | D+ | 63/100 |
| Jacksonville | 235 | 100.0% | 1,379 Mbps | 4.9 | B | 67/100 |
| Renwick | 135 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3 | D- | 91/100 |
| Etna | 86 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.2 | B- | 72/100 |
| Varna | 25 | 100.0% | 1,440 Mbps | 3.6 | B- | 70/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Ithaca?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Spectrum. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Fiberspark 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 Ithaca
| Fiberspark | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Haefele Connect | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Empire Access | 1,000 |
| Dryden Fiber | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 980 |
| EarthLink | 980 |
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Ithaca Internet Providers
Based on 359 reviews from New York internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Ithaca residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.22 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Spectrum wins for second-place in New York, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 84.4% coverage in Ithaca.
At a national level, based on 3309 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 Ithaca Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Ithaca, New York, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Ithaca Overall | New York Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dryden Fiber | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Empire Access | (0) | (7) | (8) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (2) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Haefele Connect | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (189) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (140) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Fiberspark | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Ithaca
Based on data reported by Ithaca ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Fiberspark. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Ithaca. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 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 Spectrum. This indicates Spectrum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Ithaca Speed | New York Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dryden Fiber | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (189) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Empire Access | (0) | (7) | (8) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (2) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Haefele Connect | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon |  (1) | (140) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Fiberspark | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Ithaca?
Of the providers in Ithaca, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Ithaca 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 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Spectrum is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Ithaca, New York, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Ithaca
| ISP / Tech Type | Ithaca Affordability | New York Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dryden Fiber | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Empire Access | (0) | (7) | (8) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (2) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Haefele Connect | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (189) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (140) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Fiberspark | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in New York
Customer Reviews
Joseph S.
Verizon Fiber
May 30, 2026 My Verizon internet service was extremely easy to sign up for. I went online, input my address, and was told it was available to me at my new apartment. I gave it some information about me, and I think my social security number as well. That felt a little strange, but I researched it and looked it up on Reddit to make sure it wasn't a scam. It seemed legit, so I went through with it. I chose the self set-up option. It was delivered to my new address the same day I moved in. The setup was seamless. I just had to plug in the box they sent me. I didn't understand why I didn't need to connect it to any other cables. I only had to plug in the power source and put it next to the window. After a few minutes, I had internet. The service has never been fast or reliable. It seems to be weather dependent. If it's cloudy or stormy out, the reception is worse than if it's clear out. There have been times recently where I noticed that my phone is using data because my wifi reception is too low or not even present. However, I'm not sure that the issue is with Verizon alone. My landlord uses a different provider (I am not sure which) and she gave me access to her wifi. It is also very slow.
A Ithaca, NY Customer
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless
October 22, 2024 I currently use T-Mobile on a 2 person plan for my sister and I which I pay for. The hardest thing about the service is the website, whenever something goes wrong or I need to check if I've been charged, often I struggle to log in or cannot find the information I need. This is the most frustrating but I haven't switched because I am happy with the price and the reliable service. I have had service in places my friends with other providers have not. Additionally, the texting feature, where T-Mobile lets me know if myself or my second person have used 80% of our data, is very useful and a lifesaver for my sister, who often is maxing out her 10 gigabytes. It keeps me in the loop on her plan so I can look after her usage and I'm very thankful for how easy it is to use.
A Ithaca, NY Customer
Dryden Fiber
August 01, 2024 I had my Internet set up yesterday by two gentlemen who were incredibly kind and helpful. My apartment already had the fiber line hooked up, which alleviated a lot of potential hassle that could have occurred. My experience with the service has been that it is extremely rapid and works very well. Additionally, the price point is vastly lower than other providers in my area, such as spectrum. I found the customer service was great. Everyone was extraordinarily helpful and also kind which I appreciated. That coupled with the fact that the Internet appears to be a very good quality has left me feeling very happy with the service I have received.
A Ithaca, NY Customer
Spectrum Cable
June 28, 2023 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
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Ithaca?
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 Ithaca is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Fiberspark. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Spectrum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Ithaca is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Ithaca, available to 84.4% 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.