8 Best Internet Providers in Kings County, NY

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

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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 Kings County ratings may vary and are shown below.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Kings County, NY?

Astound Broadband is the best internet provider in Kings County based on New York customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Astound Broadband had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Kings County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Astound Broadband is an option for 1.70% of the county.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Kings County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Kings County Internet Providers

Based on 498 reviews from New York internet customers, Astound Broadband is the best internet service provider for Kings County residents. Astound Broadband was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in New York, with 4.67 out of 5 stars and 99.2% coverage in Kings County.

At a national level, based on 3165 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 Kings County?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Astound Broadband. 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 Kings County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Optimum	8,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	2,048 Mbps
	Verizon	2,048 Mbps
	Skywire Networks	2,000 Mbps
	Astound Broadband	1,500 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Starry	1,000 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Kings County

Based on data reported by Kings County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Optimum. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Kings County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 6,383 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Astound Broadband. This indicates Astound Broadband reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Kings County?

New York customers rate Starry as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Starry received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Astound Broadband is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Kings County customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Kings County, New York, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Kings County

Kings County 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 county 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 Kings County below, including the metrics used and how Kings County compares to the rest of New York and nation.

Kings County ISP Report Card: A-

	Metric (hover for details)	Kings County	New York	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Kings County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	96.37%	83.33%	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.	5,488 Mbps	4,072 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 Kings County.	6.3	4.9	6.8

 

Kings County Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Kings County	New York	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county 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.	16%	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.	92%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	87%	90%	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.	74%	76%	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.	74%	77%	76%

Kings County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Kings County is A-, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Kings County is high with a score of 66 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Kings County have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Kings County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.

87% of Kings County households have an internet connection despite having 99.81% availability. 74% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 74% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 74% subscribe to it. A large amount of Kings County 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 Counties Compare to Kings County?

How Much Speed does a Kings County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Kings County is 2.8, which is larger than the New York average of 2.7 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Kings County's average household income is $87,796 which is about average for the New York average of $98,794 and higher than 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.

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

Compared to the rest of the country, Kings County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 81% 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 Kings County?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Kings County?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Kings County?

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

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Kings County?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Kings County?

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 Kings County is Astound Broadband.
• The fastest internet provider should be Optimum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Astound Broadband may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Kings County is Starry.
• Viasat, Verizon, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Kings County, 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 Kings County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Kings County 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 Kings County's A- ISP Report Card and 66 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.