Best Internet Providers in Ridgewood, Queens, NY
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Ridgewood, Queens, NY
Ridgewood has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Ridgewood.
Ranks compare Ridgewood with the 47 neighborhoods in Queens.
The Best Internet in Ridgewood, Queens, NY at a Glance
Ridgewood Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood 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 Ridgewood ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ridgewood, Queens, NY?
EarthLink is the highest-rated internet provider in Ridgewood based on 448 New York customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Ridgewood?
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 Ridgewood, Queens
How Ridgewood Compares to the Rest of Queens
Ridgewood's report card score is tied 5th of 47 and its connectivity index is tied 10th of 47.
| Measure | Ridgewood | Rank among neighborhoods in Queens | Queens | Queens County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | Tied 1st of 47 | 97.9% | 97.9% | 71.5% | Tied with Beechhurst and College Point and 2 more |
| Average top speed | 2,598 Mbps | 1st of 47 | 2,257 Mbps | 2,257 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Leads; next is Douglaston-Little Neck (2,583 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.1 | 17th of 47 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 7.1 | Sunnyside and Woodside (6.7) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | Tied 28th of 47 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.7 | Corona (3.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 16% | 11th of 47 | 13% | 13% | 15% | Long Island City (24%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | Tied 19th of 47 | 96% | 96% | 96% | Rosedale and Springfield Gardens (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 93% | Tied 15th of 47 | 93% | 93% | 91% | Breezy Point and Douglaston-Little Neck and 2 more (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 79% | Tied 14th of 47 | 74% | 74% | 76% | Breezy Point (86%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 82% | Tied 23rd of 47 | 80% | 80% | 81% | Rosedale (88%) |
| Median household income | $89,483 | 30th of 47 | $93,874 | $93,874 | $93,246 | Long Island City ($140,671) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | Tied 21st of 47 | 15% | 15% | 16% | College Point (20%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Ridgewood, against 97.9% across Queens and 97.9% across Queens County. Households in Ridgewood are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 16% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $89,483 (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 Ridgewood
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Ridgewood?
EarthLink Fiber in Ridgewood, Queens, NY
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
2,283 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Ridgewood homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,283 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 2,282 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fiber in Ridgewood, Queens, NY
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
2,283 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Ridgewood homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 2,283 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 2,282 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Ridgewood from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Ridgewood, Queens, NY
Availability:
8.8%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 8.8% of Ridgewood homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Optimum Fiber in Ridgewood, Queens, NY
Availability:
5.5%
Customer Rating:
(55)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Optimum offers Fiber service to 5.5% of Ridgewood homes. Across the neighborhood, Optimum Fiber has speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Ridgewood?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Ridgewood, Queens, NY
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
85 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.9% of Ridgewood homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 85 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 17 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Ridgewood, Queens, NY
Availability:
75.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
472 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.9% of Ridgewood homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 472 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 34 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Ridgewood?
Spectrum Cable in Ridgewood, Queens, NY
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.9% of Ridgewood homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Ridgewood, Queens, NY
Availability:
10.1%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 10.1% of Ridgewood homes. Across the neighborhood, Optimum Cable has speeds up to 940 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Ridgewood, Queens, NY
Availability:
4.3%
Customer Rating:
(97)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 4.3% of Ridgewood homes. Across the neighborhood, 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 Ridgewood?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Ridgewood, Queens, NY.
How Ridgewood Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Ridgewood that have their own pages are all within 3 miles. Among them, Woodhaven has the most homes with fiber (99.8%) and Broadway Junction (Brooklyn) the fewest (86.2%); Ridgewood has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgewood (this page) | 77,743 | 100.0% | 2,598 Mbps | 5.1 | B+ | 75/100 |
| Bedford-Stuyvesant (Brooklyn) | 213,701 | 97.4% | 6,223 Mbps | 6.7 | A- | 61/100 |
| Williamsburg (Brooklyn) | 141,783 | 91.6% | 2,086 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 48/100 |
| Bushwick (Brooklyn) | 121,948 | 94.5% | 6,146 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 66/100 |
| Greenpoint (Brooklyn) | 49,304 | 99.0% | 2,218 Mbps | 6.1 | B+ | 73/100 |
| Woodhaven | 42,890 | 99.8% | 2,571 Mbps | 4.8 | B | 75/100 |
| Middle Village | 40,436 | 98.3% | 2,211 Mbps | 5.4 | B | 67/100 |
| Maspeth | 37,994 | 99.4% | 2,270 Mbps | 5.6 | B+ | 69/100 |
| Ocean Hill (Brooklyn) | 37,407 | 96.9% | 4,246 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 47/100 |
| Glendale | 35,567 | 98.6% | 2,216 Mbps | 4.8 | B | 69/100 |
| Broadway Junction (Brooklyn) | 11,783 | 86.2% | 3,854 Mbps | 5 | B- | 53/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Ridgewood?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Spectrum. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Verizon 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 Ridgewood
| Optimum | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 2,300 |
| Verizon | 2,300 |
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Ridgewood Internet Providers
Based on 448 reviews from New York internet customers, EarthLink is the best internet service provider for Ridgewood residents. EarthLink was rated at an average of 3.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in New York, with 4.22 out of 5 stars and 99.9% coverage in Ridgewood.
At a national level, based on 3523 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 Ridgewood Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Ridgewood, New York, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Ridgewood Overall | New York Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (1) | (140) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband |  (0) | (5) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (95) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (3) | (189) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Ridgewood
Based on data reported by Ridgewood ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Verizon. The company offers speeds up to 2,300 Mbps in Ridgewood. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,283 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 Spectrum. This indicates Spectrum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Ridgewood Speed | New York Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | (3) | (189) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (140) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (5) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (95) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Ridgewood?
Of the providers in Ridgewood, customers rate EarthLink the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Ridgewood 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.
EarthLink is rated 2.00 out of 5 for price, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.11 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Ridgewood, New York, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Ridgewood
| ISP / Tech Type | Ridgewood Affordability | New York Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (5) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (95) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (140) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (3) | (189) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in New York
Customer Reviews
A New York, NY Customer
Verizon Fiber
May 28, 2026 Our internet service from Verizon Fios is significantly better than our previous service with Spectrum, but Spectrum was so abysmal that that isn’t even necessarily saying a lot. Our Fios coverage is spotty in on areas of our apartment but overall speeds are fast and don’t need to be as impacted by external factors (our spectrum service would cut out randomly almost every time it rained). You’d always like costs to be lower but given the number of promos given to us and the speed we have, it’s fairly reasonable. We also have cell service through Verizon so it’s very convenient to bundle the services.
A New York, NY Customer
Spectrum Cable
February 23, 2026 Spectrum is fine when it works but there are a surprising amount of outages. I'm never warned or informed about them, and that can be frustrating. Also, the price of service can fluctuate. AT first, it seems reasonable, but can jump much higher after a year or so if you're not paying close attention, which is also frustrating.
DM
Spectrum Cable
October 25, 2025 We as a family have cut back on the services that Spectrum offers. The overall prices was getting to expensive. We did get rid of the traditional cable boxes for their smaller streaming boxes. Setup was easy and straight forward. We also cute back on the channel selection seeing we also use other streaming services. We do enjoy their highspeed internet service.
Chrissy L
Spectrum Cable
May 27, 2023 I have had a positive experience with Spectrum the entire time I have used their internet service. The internet speed tends to be relatively quick and reliable. Outages happen infrequently and, in my experience, occur just a couple of times a year. Customer service is OK for the most part. They are decent at resolving or helping to troubleshoot problems and answer questions. The price of the internet service could definitely be improved though. I feel the price is rather high and the ideal price point should be around $50 monthly (currently $75 a month).
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
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Ridgewood?
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 Ridgewood is EarthLink.
- The fastest internet provider should be Verizon. 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 Ridgewood is EarthLink.
- Viasat, Verizon, HughesNet, and EarthLink has the broadest coverage in Ridgewood, available to 100.0% 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.