7 Best Internet Providers in South Bronx, Bronx, NY
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| South Bronx ISP Report Card | A- | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 6,492 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 7 | |
| Real South Bronx Customer Ratings | 1 |
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.
South Bronx has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and Cable 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 South Bronx.
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South Bronx has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and Cable 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 South Bronx.
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Above are the top 4 providers in South Bronx, Bronx, 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 South Bronx ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in South Bronx, Bronx, NY?
Starry is the highest-rated internet provider in South Bronx based on 321 Bronx 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 South Bronx, New York, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in South Bronx
Local, State, and National Ratings for all South Bronx Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | South Bronx Overall | New York Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Verizon | (1) | (177) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (0) | (3) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (16) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (4) | (109) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (119) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Andrena | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 321 reviews from Bronx internet customers, Starry is the best internet service provider for South Bronx residents. Starry was rated at an average of 4.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Bronx, with 4.13 out of 5 stars and 98.2% coverage in South Bronx.
At a national level, based on 1427 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Starry is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.18 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in South Bronx?
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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 South Bronx?
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 South Bronx
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Optimum | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 2,048 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 2,048 Mbps | ||
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 Mbps | ||
| Andrena | 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 South Bronx
| ISP / Tech Type | South Bronx Speed | New York Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Verizon | (1) | (177) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (16) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (0) | (3) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (4) | (109) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (119) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Andrena | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by South Bronx ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Optimum. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in South Bronx. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 6,262 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 South Bronx?
Bronx 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 South Bronx customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in South Bronx, Bronx, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in South Bronx
| ISP / Tech Type | South Bronx Affordability | New York Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Verizon | (1) | (177) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (0) | (3) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (16) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (4) | (109) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (119) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Andrena | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
South Bronx 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 South Bronx below, including the metrics used and how South Bronx compares to the rest of Bronx and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in South Bronx that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 97.36% | 97.87% | 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. | 6,492 Mbps | 6,776 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 South Bronx. | 6.3 | 6.2 | 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 | 2.7 | 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. | 9% | 9% | 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. | 91% | 93% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 82% | 86% | 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. | 64% | 65% | 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. | 64% | 65% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
South Bronx ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in South Bronx is A-, which is comparable to other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in South Bronx is high with a score of 45 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in South Bronx have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The South Bronx 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.
82% of South Bronx households have an internet connection despite having 99.24% availability. 64% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 5% 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 64% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 64% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of South Bronx 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 South Bronx?
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
How Much Speed does a South Bronx Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in South Bronx is 2.6, which is smaller than the Bronx average of 2.7 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. South Bronx's average household income is $41,879 which is lower than the Bronx average of $56,903 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
South Bronx also has 18% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Bronx average of 18%. Additionally, 9% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 9% of residents in Bronx who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of South Bronx has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, South Bronx households are more technology-disengaged. 91% of households have some sort of computing device, 62% 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 South Bronx?
EarthLink Fiber in South Bronx, Bronx, NY
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 96.1% of South Bronx homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,996 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 1,993 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fiber in South Bronx, Bronx, NY
Verizon offers Fiber service to 96.1% of South Bronx homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 1,996 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 1,993 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in South Bronx from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.
Optimum Fiber in South Bronx, Bronx, NY
Optimum offers Fiber service to 74.8% of South Bronx homes. Across the neighborhood, Optimum Fiber has speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in South Bronx, Bronx, NY
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 1.2% of South Bronx homes. Across the neighborhood, Astound Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in South Bronx?
Optimum Cable in South Bronx, Bronx, NY
Optimum offers Cable service to 99.2% of South Bronx homes. Across the neighborhood, Optimum Cable has speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in South Bronx?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in South Bronx, Bronx, NY.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in South Bronx?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in South Bronx, Bronx, NY
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.2% of South Bronx homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 78 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 15 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Starry Fixed Wireless in South Bronx, Bronx, NY
Starry offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.3% of South Bronx homes. Across the neighborhood, Starry Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 325 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 101 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in South Bronx, Bronx, NY
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.4% of South Bronx homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 777 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 57 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Andrena Fixed Wireless in South Bronx, Bronx, NY
Andrena offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.9% of South Bronx homes. Across the neighborhood, Andrena Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in South Bronx?
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 South Bronx is Starry.
- 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 South Bronx is Starry.
- HughesNet, Viasat, and Optimum has the broadest coverage in South Bronx, 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 South Bronx compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how South Bronx 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 South Bronx's A- ISP Report Card and 45 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 79 / 100
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