Best Internet Providers in Russell Gardens, NY
All 4 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Russell Gardens, NY
Russell Gardens has 4 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Russell Gardens.
Ranks compare Russell Gardens with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Russell Gardens, NY at a Glance
Russell Gardens Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
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Fiber
Verizon
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Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Optimum
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Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 Russell Gardens ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Russell Gardens, NY?
EarthLink is the highest-rated internet provider in Russell Gardens based on 254 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 Russell Gardens?
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.
How Russell Gardens Compares to Places Its Size
Russell Gardens's report card score is in the top 6% and its connectivity index is in the top 1%.
| Measure | Russell Gardens | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Nassau County | New York | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 99.4% | 86.4% | 71.5% | Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 8,000 Mbps | top 1% | 7,817 Mbps | 4,235 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.1 | top 33% | 5.2 | 5.2 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.8 | top 15% | 3.1 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 29% | top 3% | 16% | 15% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 100% | top 1% | 97% | 95% | 96% | Tied with 1,493 other places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 97% | top 4% | 95% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 92% | top 1% | 84% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 97% | top 1% | 88% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $200,833 | top 1% | $156,303 | $100,975 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | top 13% | 16% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Russell Gardens, against 99.4% across Nassau County and 86.4% across New York. Households in Russell Gardens are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 29% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $200,833 (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 Russell Gardens
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Russell Gardens?
EarthLink Fiber in Russell Gardens, NY
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
2,300 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Russell Gardens homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,300 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Russell Gardens, NY
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
2,300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Russell Gardens homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 2,300 Mbps
Optimum Fiber in Russell Gardens, NY
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(55)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Optimum offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Russell Gardens homes. Across the city, Optimum Fiber has speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Russell Gardens?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Russell Gardens, NY
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Russell Gardens homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Russell Gardens, NY
Availability:
9.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.1% of Russell Gardens homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 300 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Russell Gardens?
Optimum Cable in Russell Gardens, NY
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 100.0% of Russell Gardens homes. Across the city, Optimum Cable has speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Russell Gardens?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Russell Gardens, NY.
Internet in Russell Gardens by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Russell Gardens
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Russell Gardens
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Russell Gardens Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Russell Gardens that have their own pages are all within 2 miles. Among them, Thomaston has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Lake Success the fewest (99.7%); Russell Gardens has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Gardens (this page) | 978 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 5.1 | B+ | 93/100 |
| Great Neck | 19,080 | 100.0% | 7,867 Mbps | 5.4 | A- | 82/100 |
| Manhasset | 8,035 | 99.8% | 7,760 Mbps | 5.2 | B+ | 84/100 |
| Great Neck Plaza | 7,482 | 100.0% | 7,245 Mbps | 5.5 | A- | 70/100 |
| Great Neck Estates | 2,990 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 5.2 | B+ | 86/100 |
| Thomaston | 2,759 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 5.3 | A- | 92/100 |
| Lake Success | 2,586 | 99.7% | 7,825 Mbps | 5.4 | B+ | 91/100 |
| Kensington | 1,226 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 5 | B+ | 91/100 |
| Plandome Heights | 1,009 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 5.3 | A- | 94/100 |
| Saddle Rock | 989 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 5 | B+ | 71/100 |
| Glen Oaks | 242 | 95.5% | 2,241 Mbps | 4.8 | B- | 90/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Russell Gardens?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. 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 Russell Gardens
| Optimum | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 2,300 |
| Verizon | 2,300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Russell Gardens Internet Providers
Based on 254 reviews from New York internet customers, EarthLink is the best internet service provider for Russell Gardens residents. EarthLink was rated at an average of 3.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Optimum wins for second-place in New York, with 2.99 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Russell Gardens.
At a national level, based on 1452 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 Russell Gardens Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Russell Gardens, New York, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Russell Gardens Overall | New York Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (140) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink |  (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (95) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Russell Gardens
Based on data reported by Russell Gardens ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Optimum. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Russell Gardens. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 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 T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Russell Gardens Speed | New York Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (1) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (140) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (95) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Russell Gardens?
Of the providers in Russell Gardens, customers rate EarthLink the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Russell Gardens 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. Optimum is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.61 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Russell Gardens, New York, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Russell Gardens
| ISP / Tech Type | Russell Gardens Affordability | New York Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (1) | (140) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (95) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (18) | (342) | 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 Great Neck Estates, NY Customer
Verizon Fixed Wireless
June 02, 2026 A Great Neck Estates, NY Customer
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless
January 18, 2023 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 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Russell Gardens?
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 Russell Gardens is EarthLink.
- The fastest internet provider should be Optimum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Russell Gardens is EarthLink.
- Viasat, Verizon, T-Mobile Home Internet, Optimum, HughesNet, and EarthLink has the broadest coverage in Russell Gardens, 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.