7 Best Internet Providers in Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY?

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Park Slope

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Park Slope Internet Providers

Based on 438 reviews from New York internet customers, Spectrum is the best internet service provider for Park Slope residents. Spectrum was rated at an average of 3.06 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Astound Broadband wins for second-place in New York, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 3.5% coverage in Park Slope.

At a national level, based on 3412 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Starry is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.21 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Park Slope?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Park Slope

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Optimum	8,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	2,300 Mbps
	Verizon	2,300 Mbps
	Astound Broadband	1,500 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Starry	800 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Park Slope

Based on data reported by Park Slope ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through EarthLink. The company offers speeds up to 2,300 Mbps in Park Slope. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,700 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the neighborhood 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.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Park Slope?

New York customers rate Astound Broadband 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.

Astound Broadband received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Spectrum is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Park Slope customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Park Slope

Park Slope 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 neighborhood 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 Park Slope below, including the metrics used and how Park Slope compares to the rest of Brooklyn and nation.

Park Slope ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Park Slope	New York	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Park Slope that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	95.64%	97.38%	71.53%
	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.	1,748 Mbps	5,684 Mbps	3,583 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Park Slope.	6.5	6.4	7.1

 

Park Slope Digital Connectivity Index: 81 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Park Slope	New York	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.4	2.8	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.	37%	18%	15%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	98%	93%	96%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	96%	88%	91%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	88%	74%	76%
	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.	88%	74%	77%

Park Slope ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Park Slope is B, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Park Slope is high with a score of 81 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Park Slope have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.

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

96% of Park Slope households have an internet connection despite having 99.89% availability. 88% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 88% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 88% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Park Slope 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 Neighborhoods Compare to Park Slope?

How Much Speed does a Park Slope Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Park Slope is 2.4, which is smaller than the Brooklyn average of 2.8 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Park Slope’s average household income is $185,839 which is much higher than the Brooklyn average of $90,616 and much higher than the national average of $93,246. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Park Slope also has 11% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Brooklyn average of 16%. Additionally, 37% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 18% of residents in Brooklyn who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Park Slope has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Park Slope households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 96% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 97% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Park Slope?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Park Slope?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Park Slope?

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

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Park Slope?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Park Slope?

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

To see how Park Slope 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 Park Slope’s B ISP Report Card and 81 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Park Slope