8 Best Internet Providers in Manhattan, NY

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Manhattan, NY?

Astound Broadband is the best internet provider in Manhattan 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 Manhattan, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Astound Broadband is an option for 60.02% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Manhattan

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Manhattan Internet Providers

Based on 379 reviews from New York internet customers, Astound Broadband is the best internet service provider for Manhattan residents. Astound Broadband was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Starry wins for second-place in New York, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 86.8% coverage in Manhattan.

At a national level, based on 5330 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 Manhattan?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, EarthLink 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 Manhattan

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

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Manhattan

Based on data reported by Manhattan ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through EarthLink. The company offers speeds up to 2,048 Mbps in Manhattan. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,842 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the city 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 Manhattan?

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 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Manhattan customers with an average price rating of 3.65 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Manhattan

Manhattan 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 city 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 Manhattan below, including the metrics used and how Manhattan compares to the rest of New York and nation.

Manhattan ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Manhattan	New York	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Manhattan that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	91.30%	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.	1,860 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 Manhattan.	6.5	4.9	6.8

 

Manhattan Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Manhattan	New York	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.1	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.	23%	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.	95%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	91%	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.	80%	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.	83%	77%	76%

Manhattan ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

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

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

91% of Manhattan households have an internet connection despite having 96.70% availability. 80% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 3% 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 80% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 83% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Manhattan 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 Cities Compare to Manhattan?

How Much Speed does a Manhattan Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Manhattan is 2.1, which is smaller than the New York average of 2.7 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Manhattan's average household income is $125,875 which is much higher than the New York average of $98,794 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Manhattan also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the New York average of 16%. Additionally, 23% 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 Manhattan has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Manhattan households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 86% 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 Manhattan?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Manhattan?

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 Manhattan is Astound Broadband.
• The fastest internet provider should be EarthLink. 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 Manhattan is Starry.
• Spectrum, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Manhattan, 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 Manhattan compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Manhattan 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 Manhattan's B ISP Report Card and 66 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.