6 Best Internet Providers in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY
Find internet availability by address in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY
Jump to: Best Internet Provider | Availability Maps | Customer Reviews | Sheepshead Bay ISP Report Card | Business Internet in Sheepshead Bay
| Sheepshead Bay ISP Report Card | A- | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 7,891 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 6 | |
| Real Sheepshead Bay Customer Ratings | 0 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Sheepshead Bay 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 Sheepshead Bay.
Sheepshead Bay overview
▼
Sheepshead Bay 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 Sheepshead Bay.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
Optimum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Astound Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Above are the top 4 providers in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.
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 Sheepshead Bay ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Sheepshead Bay based on 214 Brooklyn customer reviews, and Starry 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.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Sheepshead Bay, New York, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Sheepshead Bay
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Sheepshead Bay Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Sheepshead Bay Overall | New York Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (2) | (177) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (1) | (3) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (3) | (119) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (16) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (4) | (109) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans |
Based on 214 reviews from Brooklyn internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Sheepshead Bay residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.07 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Brooklyn, with 3.79 out of 5 stars and 99.9% coverage in Sheepshead Bay.
At a national level, based on 1479 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Sheepshead Bay?
a different provider.

Internet Availability Key
Speeds and coverage vary within the neighborhood, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Sheepshead Bay?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, 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 Sheepshead Bay
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Optimum | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 2,048 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 2,048 Mbps | ||
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 Mbps | ||
| Starry | 800 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Sheepshead Bay
| ISP / Tech Type | Sheepshead Bay Speed | New York Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (2) | (177) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (1) | (3) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (3) | (119) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (16) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (4) | (109) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Sheepshead Bay ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Optimum. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Sheepshead Bay. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,927 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the neighborhood 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.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Sheepshead Bay?
Brooklyn customers rate Starry as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Starry received a local rating of 4.67 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Sheepshead Bay customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Sheepshead Bay
| ISP / Tech Type | Sheepshead Bay Affordability | New York Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starry | (1) | (3) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (2) | (177) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (3) | (119) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (16) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (4) | (109) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans |
Sheepshead Bay 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 Sheepshead Bay below, including the metrics used and how Sheepshead Bay compares to the rest of Brooklyn and nation.
| Metric
(hover for details)
|
Sheepshead Bay | New York | USA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Sheepshead Bay that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 99.34% | 96.37% | 67.25% | ||
| 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. | 7,891 Mbps | 5,488 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Sheepshead Bay. | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.8 |
| 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. | 2.6 | 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. | 16% | 16% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 92% | 92% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 90% | 87% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 79% | 74% | 75% | ||
| 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. | 79% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Sheepshead Bay ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Sheepshead Bay is A-, which is better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Sheepshead Bay is high with a score of 69 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Sheepshead Bay have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Sheepshead Bay 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.
90% of Sheepshead Bay households have an internet connection despite having 99.94% availability. 79% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 8% 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 79% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 79% subscribe to it. A large amount of Sheepshead Bay 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 Sheepshead Bay?
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 72 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 72 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 82 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
How Much Speed does a Sheepshead Bay Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Sheepshead Bay is 2.6, which is smaller than the Brooklyn average of 2.8 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Sheepshead Bay’s average household income is $78,166 which is about average for the Brooklyn average of $87,796 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
Sheepshead Bay also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Brooklyn average of 15%. Additionally, 16% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 16% of residents in Brooklyn who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Sheepshead Bay has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Sheepshead Bay households are more technology-disengaged. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 78% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 89% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Sheepshead Bay?
EarthLink Fiber in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 99.1% of Sheepshead Bay homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,561 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 2,048 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 880 and as high as 2,048, with an average of 1,535 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fiber in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY
Verizon offers Fiber service to 99.1% of Sheepshead Bay homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 1,561 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 2,048 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 880 and as high as 2,048, with an average of 1,535 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Sheepshead Bay from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.
Optimum Fiber in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY
Optimum offers Fiber service to 98.3% of Sheepshead Bay homes. Across the neighborhood, Optimum Fiber has speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Sheepshead Bay?
Optimum Cable in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY
Optimum offers Cable service to 99.3% of Sheepshead Bay homes. Across the neighborhood, Optimum Cable has speeds up to 940 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 2.1% of Sheepshead Bay 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 Sheepshead Bay?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Sheepshead Bay?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.3% of Sheepshead Bay homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 82 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 16 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.1% of Sheepshead Bay homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 535 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 75, with an average of 38 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Starry Fixed Wireless in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY
Starry offers Fixed Wireless service to 56.5% of Sheepshead Bay homes. Across the neighborhood, Starry Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 311 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 800 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 250, with an average of 102 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Sheepshead Bay?
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 Sheepshead Bay 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 Sheepshead Bay is Starry.
- HughesNet, Verizon, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Sheepshead Bay, 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 Sheepshead Bay compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Sheepshead Bay 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 Sheepshead Bay’s A- ISP Report Card and 69 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 82 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in New York
Customer Reviews
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.
More
A New York, NY Customer
Spectrum Cable
March 14, 2026 More
LeslieA
Spectrum Cable
February 23, 2026 My Internet provider provides excellent service as well as choices of speed. Customer service is always available. My only problem with this particulare Internet provider is that they keep raising my price. I really don't want to change as my Internet is bundled with home phone and cable tv.
More
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.
More
Rose S
Spectrum Cable
February 19, 2026 I recently upgraded my spectrum service speed to accommodate my family. I am paying about the same price but the Internet is supposedly 10x faster. It doesn't seem faster at all. Also they switched out my modem & router which I had set up for my gaming.
More
Rate your provider
Share your experience to help others in your area choose.
Verified customer: we detected your connection is on this provider.
Don't see your provider? Search all providers
Reviews are independent and unedited. Published after a quick spam check.