Best Internet Providers in Poughkeepsie, NY
All 11 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Poughkeepsie, NY
Poughkeepsie has 11 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, Cable, 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 Poughkeepsie.
Ranks compare Poughkeepsie with the 45 US major cities (500,000 to 999,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Poughkeepsie, NY at a Glance
Poughkeepsie Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Optimum
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Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Spectrum
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Fiber
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Frontier
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Fiber
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EarthLink
Connection
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Fiber
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 Poughkeepsie ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Poughkeepsie, NY?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Poughkeepsie 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 Poughkeepsie, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 89.50% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Poughkeepsie?
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 Poughkeepsie
- Optimum - fiber coverage map
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fiber coverage map
- Greenlight Networks - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Skywire Networks - fixed wireless coverage map
- WVT - fiber coverage map
- Archtop Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- WVT - dsl coverage map
How Poughkeepsie Compares to Places Its Size
Poughkeepsie's report card score is tied 41st of 45 and its connectivity index is tied 19th of 45.
| Measure | Poughkeepsie | Rank among US major cities (500,000 to 999,999 people) | Dutchess County | New York | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 69.0% | 29th of 45 | 62.3% | 86.4% | 71.5% | Bridgeport, CT (97.3%) |
| Average top speed | 3,841 Mbps | 22nd of 45 | 3,073 Mbps | 4,235 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Chattanooga, TN (17,261 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.7 | 43rd of 45 | 4.4 | 5.2 | 7.1 | Albuquerque, NM (9.7) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.8 | Tied 9th of 45 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Provo, UT (3.5) |
| Workers who work from home | 14% | Tied 23rd of 45 | 16% | 15% | 15% | Chapel Hill, NC (23%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | 45th of 45 | 97% | 95% | 96% | Provo, UT (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 89% | Tied 41st of 45 | 94% | 91% | 91% | Colorado Springs, CO and Ogden, UT (95%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 77% | Tied 23rd of 45 | 82% | 77% | 76% | Provo, UT (84%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 80% | Tied 21st of 45 | 86% | 80% | 81% | Provo, UT (94%) |
| Median household income | $106,094 | 6th of 45 | $109,644 | $100,975 | $93,246 | Bridgeport, CT ($136,343) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | Tied 12th of 45 | 16% | 16% | 16% | Provo, UT (26%) |
Fiber reaches 69.0% of homes in Poughkeepsie, against 62.3% across Dutchess County and 86.4% across New York. Households in Poughkeepsie are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 14% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $106,094 (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 Poughkeepsie
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Poughkeepsie?
EarthLink Fiber in Poughkeepsie, NY
Availability:
35.8%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
2,281 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 35.8% of Poughkeepsie homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,281 Mbps, with speeds from 980 Mpbs up to 2,300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 880 and as high as 2,300, with an average of 2,279 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fiber in Poughkeepsie, NY
Availability:
35.8%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
2,281 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 35.8% of Poughkeepsie homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 2,281 Mbps, with speeds from 980 Mpbs up to 2,300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 880 and as high as 2,300, with an average of 2,279 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Poughkeepsie from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier Fiber in Poughkeepsie, NY
Availability:
20.2%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
5,552 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 20.2% of Poughkeepsie homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 5,552 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 7,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Frontier Fiber. Frontier Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Poughkeepsie from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Optimum Fiber in Poughkeepsie, NY
Availability:
18.3%
Customer Rating:
(55)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Optimum offers Fiber service to 18.3% of Poughkeepsie homes. Across the city, Optimum Fiber has speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Greenlight Networks Fiber in Poughkeepsie, NY
Availability:
8.7%
Customer Rating:
(20)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Greenlight Networks offers Fiber service to 8.7% of Poughkeepsie homes. Across the city, Greenlight Networks Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Poughkeepsie, NY
Availability:
6.3%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 6.3% of Poughkeepsie homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
WVT Fiber in Poughkeepsie, NY
Availability:
4.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
WVT offers Fiber service to 4.4% of Poughkeepsie homes. Across the city, WVT Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Archtop Fiber in Poughkeepsie, NY
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Archtop Fiber offers Fiber service to 1.7% of Poughkeepsie homes. Across the city, Archtop Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Poughkeepsie?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Poughkeepsie, NY
Availability:
89.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.5% of Poughkeepsie homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 58 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Poughkeepsie, NY
Availability:
73.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
236 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.9% of Poughkeepsie homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 236 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
Skywire Networks Fixed Wireless in Poughkeepsie, NY
Availability:
5.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
923 Mbps
Skywire Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.3% of Poughkeepsie homes. Across the city, Skywire Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 923 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 1,000 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 Poughkeepsie?
Optimum Cable in Poughkeepsie, NY
Availability:
51.7%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 51.7% of Poughkeepsie homes. Across the city, Optimum Cable has speeds up to 940 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Poughkeepsie, NY
Availability:
50.6%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 50.6% of Poughkeepsie homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
XFINITY Cable in Poughkeepsie, NY
Availability:
3.8%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,852 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 3.8% of Poughkeepsie homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,852 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 250, with an average of 210 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Poughkeepsie?
Frontier DSL in Poughkeepsie, NY
Availability:
40.2%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 40.2% of Poughkeepsie homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 41 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 10, with an average of 2.6 Mbps throughout the city. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Poughkeepsie from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
WVT DSL in Poughkeepsie, NY
Availability:
12.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
WVT offers DSL service to 12.9% of Poughkeepsie homes. Across the city, WVT DSL has speeds up to 32 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 75 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 4.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Poughkeepsie by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Poughkeepsie has 3 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Poughkeepsie
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Poughkeepsie
How Poughkeepsie Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Poughkeepsie that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Wappingers Falls has the most homes with fiber (89.3%) and Clintondale the fewest (10.7%); Poughkeepsie has 69.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poughkeepsie metro area (this page) | 697,221 | 69.0% | 3,841 Mbps | 4.7 | C+ | 68/100 |
| Wappingers Falls | 37,769 | 89.3% | 4,985 Mbps | 4.8 | B- | 79/100 |
| Hyde Park | 13,517 | 19.5% | 1,717 Mbps | 3.4 | D+ | 66/100 |
| Highland | 12,888 | 19.2% | 2,031 Mbps | 3.1 | C- | 72/100 |
| Pleasant Valley | 10,024 | 15.0% | 1,171 Mbps | 3.4 | D+ | 74/100 |
| Fairview | 6,185 | 88.0% | 2,295 Mbps | 5.3 | B- | 57/100 |
| Marlboro | 6,170 | 36.1% | 1,204 Mbps | 3.6 | C- | 75/100 |
| Milton | 3,459 | 32.1% | 998 Mbps | 3.3 | D+ | 64/100 |
| Clintondale | 1,966 | 10.7% | 1,264 Mbps | 3.1 | D+ | 59/100 |
| Haviland | 1,060 | 62.7% | 1,793 Mbps | 4.2 | C | 57/100 |
| Freedom Plains | 586 | 100.0% | 1,846 Mbps | 5.4 | B | 80/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Poughkeepsie?
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 Poughkeepsie
| Optimum | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks | 8,000 |
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
| Verizon | 2,300 |
| EarthLink | 2,300 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Archtop Fiber | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| WVT | 1,000 |
| Skywire Networks | 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Poughkeepsie Internet Providers
Based on 471 reviews from New York internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Poughkeepsie residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.22 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in New York, with 3.74 out of 5 stars and 89.1% coverage in Poughkeepsie.
At a national level, based on 5977 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 Poughkeepsie Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Poughkeepsie, New York, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Poughkeepsie Overall | New York Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks | (0) | (20) | (20) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon |  (1) | (140) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (2) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (6) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (189) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (95) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| WVT | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Skywire Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Archtop Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Poughkeepsie
Based on data reported by Poughkeepsie ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Optimum. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Poughkeepsie. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,435 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 | Poughkeepsie Speed | New York Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks | (0) | (20) | (20) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (140) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (2) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (6) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (189) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (95) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| WVT | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Skywire Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Archtop Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Poughkeepsie?
Of the providers in Poughkeepsie, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Poughkeepsie 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. Frontier Communications is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.50 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Poughkeepsie, New York, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Poughkeepsie
| ISP / Tech Type | Poughkeepsie Affordability | New York Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks | (0) | (20) | (20) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (6) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (2) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (140) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (189) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (95) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| WVT | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Skywire Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Archtop Fiber | (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 Poughkeepsie?
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 Poughkeepsie 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 Poughkeepsie is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Poughkeepsie, available to 89.5% 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.