Best Internet Providers in New York, NY
All 11 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in New York, NY
New York has 11 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, 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 New York.
Ranks compare New York with the 60 US metropolitan cities (1,000,000+ people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in New York, NY at a Glance
New York Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Optimum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
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 New York ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in New York, NY?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in New York 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 New York, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 96.21% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in New York?
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 New York
- Optimum - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fiber coverage map
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Astound Broadband - cable coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Starry - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Skywire Networks - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
How New York Compares to Places Its Size
New York's report card score is tied 18th of 60 and its connectivity index is tied 29th of 60.
| Measure | New York | Rank among US metropolitan cities (1,000,000+ people) | New York County | New York | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 94.5% | 5th of 60 | 95.0% | 86.4% | 71.5% | Bronx, NY (98.1%) |
| Average top speed | 5,237 Mbps | 9th of 60 | 2,137 Mbps | 4,235 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Salt Lake City, UT (7,550 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.1 | Tied 50th of 60 | 7 | 5.2 | 7.1 | San Jose, CA (10.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.8 | Tied 11th of 60 | 2.1 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Riverside, CA (3.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 17% | Tied 28th of 60 | 25% | 15% | 15% | Austin, TX (27%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | Tied 47th of 60 | 96% | 95% | 96% | Austin, TX and Dallas, TX and 8 more (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 92% | Tied 33rd of 60 | 92% | 91% | 91% | San Jose, CA (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 78% | Tied 33rd of 60 | 81% | 77% | 76% | San Jose, CA (85%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 82% | Tied 33rd of 60 | 84% | 80% | 81% | San Jose, CA and Washington, DC (90%) |
| Median household income | $114,468 | 11th of 60 | $126,799 | $100,975 | $93,246 | San Jose, CA ($168,376) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | Tied 21st of 60 | 15% | 16% | 16% | Fresno, CA (20%) |
Fiber reaches 94.5% of homes in New York, against 95.0% across New York County and 86.4% across New York. Households in New York are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 17% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $114,468 (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 New York
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in New York?
EarthLink Fiber in New York, NY
Availability:
88.0%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
2,062 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 88.0% of New York homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 2,062 Mbps, with speeds from 75 Mpbs up to 2,300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 75 and as high as 2,300, with an average of 2,044 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in New York from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Verizon Fiber in New York, NY
Availability:
88.0%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
2,062 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 88.0% of New York homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 2,062 Mbps, with speeds from 75 Mpbs up to 2,300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 75 and as high as 2,300, with an average of 2,044 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in New York from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.
Optimum Fiber in New York, NY
Availability:
52.1%
Customer Rating:
(55)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Optimum offers Fiber service to 52.1% of New York homes. Across the city, Optimum Fiber has speeds up to 8,000 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Optimum Fiber. Optimum Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in New York from Optimum in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in New York, NY
Availability:
9.4%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 9.4% of New York homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in New York?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in New York, NY
Availability:
96.2%
Customer Rating:
(341)
Avg. Download Speed
76 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.2% of New York homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 76 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 New York, NY
Availability:
65.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
438 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.8% of New York homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 438 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 32 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in New York, NY
Availability:
29.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 29.5% of New York homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 52 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 9.2 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in New York, NY
Availability:
29.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 29.5% of New York homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 52 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 9.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Starry Fixed Wireless in New York, NY
Availability:
24.2%
Customer Rating:
(25)
Avg. Download Speed
329 Mbps
Starry offers Fixed Wireless service to 24.2% of New York homes. Across the city, Starry Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 329 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 500, with an average of 104 Mbps throughout the city.
Skywire Networks Fixed Wireless in New York, NY
Availability:
2.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
915 Mbps
Skywire Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.0% of New York homes. Across the city, Skywire Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 915 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 10,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Skywire Networks Fixed Wireless.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in New York?
Optimum Cable in New York, NY
Availability:
59.9%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 59.9% of New York homes. Across the city, Optimum Cable has speeds up to 940 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in New York, NY
Availability:
28.2%
Customer Rating:
(1738)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 28.2% of New York homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
XFINITY Cable in New York, NY
Availability:
15.7%
Customer Rating:
(2074)
Avg. Download Speed
1,867 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 15.7% of New York homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,867 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 2,000, with an average of 218 Mbps throughout the city.
Astound Broadband Cable in New York, NY
Availability:
8.8%
Customer Rating:
(96)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 8.8% of New York homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in New York?
Brightspeed DSL in New York, NY
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 1.3% of New York homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 38 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 3.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in New York by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in New York
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in New York
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
How New York Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to New York that have their own pages are all within 6 miles, 8 of them in New Jersey. Among them, Guttenberg, NJ has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Hoboken, NJ the fewest (92.6%); New York has 94.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York metro area (this page) | 20,081,935 | 94.5% | 5,237 Mbps | 6.1 | B+ | 74/100 |
| Brooklyn | 2,736,074 | 97.4% | 5,684 Mbps | 6.4 | A- | 66/100 |
| Manhattan | 1,694,240 | 95.0% | 2,137 Mbps | 7 | B+ | 66/100 |
| Jersey City, NJ | 292,022 | 95.2% | 2,288 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 70/100 |
| Union City, NJ | 70,369 | 99.6% | 7,914 Mbps | 7.8 | A | 48/100 |
| Hoboken, NJ | 60,773 | 92.6% | 7,029 Mbps | 7.9 | A- | 76/100 |
| North Bergen, NJ | 60,762 | 97.6% | 7,815 Mbps | 7.8 | A | 67/100 |
| West New York, NJ | 52,308 | 98.9% | 7,561 Mbps | 8.1 | A | 59/100 |
| Secaucus, NJ | 22,181 | 96.2% | 2,720 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 68/100 |
| Weehawken, NJ | 17,391 | 95.2% | 6,556 Mbps | 7.7 | A- | 75/100 |
| Guttenberg, NJ | 12,427 | 100.0% | 4,071 Mbps | 8.8 | A | 61/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in New York?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, 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 New York
| Skywire Networks | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| Optimum | 8,000 |
| Verizon | 2,300 |
| EarthLink | 2,300 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Starry | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for New York Internet Providers
Based on 474 reviews from New York internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for New York residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.22 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in New York, with 3.88 out of 5 stars and 29.5% coverage in New York.
At a national level, based on 7045 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.01 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all New York Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in New York, New York, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | New York Overall | New York Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (17) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (0) |  (3) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (140) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (5) | (120) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (6) | (2374) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (189) | (1948) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (95) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Skywire Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in New York
Based on data reported by New York ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Optimum. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in New York. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,084 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 Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | New York Speed | New York Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (140) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (17) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (5) | (120) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (0) | (3) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (6) | (2374) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (189) | (1948) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (95) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Skywire Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in New York?
Of the providers in New York, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in New York 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 4.11 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.59 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in New York, New York, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in New York
| ISP / Tech Type | New York Affordability | New York Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (0) | (3) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (6) | (2374) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (17) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (5) | (120) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (140) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (189) | (1948) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (95) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Skywire Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 New York?
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 New York is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- 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 New York is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Verizon, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in New York, available to 97.7% 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.