Best Internet Providers in Tioga County, NY
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Tioga County, NY
Tioga County has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Tioga County.
Ranks compare Tioga County with the 62 New York counties.
The Best Internet in Tioga County, NY at a Glance
Tioga County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
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Fiber
Cable
Frontier
Connection
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DSL
Haefele Connect
Connection
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Fiber
Cable
Empire Access
Connection
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Fiber
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Tioga County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Tioga County, NY?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Tioga County 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 Tioga County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 89.49% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Tioga County?
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 Tioga County
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Greenlight Networks - fiber coverage map
- Haefele Connect - fiber coverage map
- Zeta Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Empire Access - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Zeta Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Fiberspark - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- Haefele Connect - cable coverage map
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
How Tioga County Compares to the Rest of New York
Tioga County's report card score is tied 24th of 62 and its connectivity index is tied 27th of 62.
| Measure | Tioga County | Rank among New York counties | New York | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 68.6% | 36th of 62 | 86.4% | 71.5% | Richmond County (99.5%) |
| Average top speed | 2,071 Mbps | 25th of 62 | 4,235 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Nassau County (7,817 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.1 | Tied 27th of 62 | 5.2 | 7.1 | New York County (7) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.4 | Tied 15th of 62 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Rockland County (3.5) |
| Workers who work from home | 11% | Tied 30th of 62 | 15% | 15% | New York County (25%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | Tied 32nd of 62 | 95% | 96% | Dutchess County and Nassau County and 4 more (97%) |
| Homes with internet | 91% | Tied 14th of 62 | 91% | 91% | Nassau County and Putnam County (95%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 77% | Tied 23rd of 62 | 77% | 76% | Nassau County and Saratoga County (84%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 78% | Tied 25th of 62 | 80% | 81% | Tompkins County (89%) |
| Median household income | $79,587 | 25th of 62 | $100,975 | $93,246 | Nassau County ($156,303) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | Tied 38th of 62 | 16% | 16% | Tompkins County (33%) |
Fiber reaches 68.6% of homes in Tioga County, against 86.4% across New York. Households in Tioga County are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $79,587 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Tioga County Compares to Its Neighbors
Tioga County has 6 neighbors, 2 of them in Pennsylvania. Among them, Susquehanna County, PA has the most homes with fiber (91.5%) and Tompkins County the fewest (51.8%); Tioga County has 68.6%.
Map of Tioga County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Tioga County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tioga County (this page) | 48,455 | 68.6% | 2,071 Mbps | 4.1 | C | 57/100 |
| Broome County | 198,683 | 68.2% | 4,813 Mbps | 4.5 | C+ | 58/100 |
| Tompkins County | 105,740 | 51.8% | 1,236 Mbps | 3.9 | C- | 64/100 |
| Chemung County | 84,148 | 81.3% | 1,085 Mbps | 4.4 | C | 54/100 |
| Bradford County, PA | 59,967 | 87.5% | 2,878 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 42/100 |
| Cortland County | 46,809 | 76.0% | 1,177 Mbps | 4.3 | C | 52/100 |
| Susquehanna County, PA | 38,434 | 91.5% | 5,309 Mbps | 5.1 | B | 56/100 |
Internet in Tioga County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 37.6% of homes in Newark Valley to 100.0% in Nichols; by ZIP code, from 38.3% in 13811 (Newark Valley) to 100.0% in 13812 (Nichols). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Tioga County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owego | 8,950 | 61.8% | 4,205 Mbps | 4.8 | C+ | 56/100 |
| Apalachin | 7,777 | 69.7% | 1,219 Mbps | 4.4 | C | 68/100 |
| Waverly | 7,621 | 80.3% | 1,068 Mbps | 4.5 | C | 47/100 |
| Newark Valley | 3,410 | 37.6% | 1,086 Mbps | 4 | C- | 65/100 |
| Spencer | 3,303 | 85.4% | 1,799 Mbps | 2.9 | C | 55/100 |
| Candor | 2,982 | 79.3% | 1,715 Mbps | 4.4 | C+ | 55/100 |
| Nichols | 2,021 | 100.0% | 4,856 Mbps | 4.7 | B+ | 52/100 |
| Berkshire | 1,629 | 87.0% | 1,653 Mbps | 3.3 | C | 58/100 |
| Barton | 1,620 | 90.3% | 1,788 Mbps | 3.4 | C+ | 32/100 |
| Lockwood | 1,216 | 77.6% | 1,017 Mbps | 2.5 | C- | 36/100 |
| Willseyville | 1,132 | 55.9% | 1,499 Mbps | 3.5 | C- | 53/100 |
| Richford | 1,027 | 75.5% | 1,678 Mbps | 3.3 | C | 45/100 |
| Gaskill | 743 | 44.5% | 2,822 Mbps | 4.1 | C | 57/100 |
| Hullsville | 678 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.4 | D- | 74/100 |
| Foster | 611 | 50.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 4 | C- | 73/100 |
| East Berkshire | 539 | 77.0% | 1,549 Mbps | 2.8 | C | 60/100 |
| North Spencer | 529 | 98.5% | 2,000 Mbps | 2.5 | C+ | 37/100 |
| Lounsberry | 512 | 54.1% | 2,334 Mbps | 4 | C | 37/100 |
| Glencairn | 451 | 90.5% | 1,809 Mbps | 3.4 | C+ | 61/100 |
| South Owego | 384 | 22.9% | 1,895 Mbps | 3.2 | C- | 43/100 |
| West Candor | 271 | 100.0% | 1,948 Mbps | 4.1 | B- | 38/100 |
| Straits Corners | 265 | 97.7% | 1,069 Mbps | 2.9 | C+ | 39/100 |
| Smithboro | 163 | 100.0% | 4,239 Mbps | 4.5 | B+ | 16/100 |
| Jenksville | 148 | 83.8% | 886 Mbps | 2.9 | C- | 56/100 |
| Ketchumville | 135 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 3.4 | B- | 54/100 |
| Hoopers Valley | 25 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 4 | B | 34/100 |
ZIP codes in Tioga County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13827 (Owego) | 11,425 | 57.4% | 3,803 Mbps | 4.6 | C+ | 56/100 |
| 14892 (Waverly) | 7,962 | 79.9% | 1,082 Mbps | 4.5 | C | 47/100 |
| 13732 (Apalachin) | 7,517 | 69.4% | 1,010 Mbps | 4.4 | C | 68/100 |
| 13811 (Newark Valley) | 4,190 | 38.3% | 1,070 Mbps | 3.9 | C- | 66/100 |
| 14883 (Spencer) | 3,954 | 85.7% | 1,787 Mbps | 2.8 | C | 52/100 |
| 13743 (Candor) | 3,707 | 78.8% | 1,686 Mbps | 4.3 | C+ | 53/100 |
| 13736 (Berkshire) | 2,397 | 87.3% | 1,738 Mbps | 3 | C | 58/100 |
| 13812 (Nichols) | 2,167 | 100.0% | 4,972 Mbps | 4.7 | B+ | 51/100 |
| 13734 (Barton) | 2,160 | 85.5% | 1,941 Mbps | 3.4 | C | 34/100 |
| 13835 (Richford) | 1,340 | 77.9% | 1,676 Mbps | 3.3 | C | 46/100 |
| 13864 (Willseyville) | 1,219 | 61.1% | 1,440 Mbps | 3.5 | C- | 58/100 |
| 14859 (Lockwood) | 1,152 | 72.7% | 983 Mbps | 2.6 | D+ | 36/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Tioga County?
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, Haefele Connect 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 Tioga County
| Greenlight Networks | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Zeta Broadband | 5,000 |
| Haefele Connect | 2,000 |
| Fiberspark | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Frontier Communications | 1,000 |
| Empire Access | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Tioga County Internet Providers
Based on 377 reviews from New York internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Tioga County 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 79.8% coverage in Tioga County.
At a national level, based on 3313 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 Tioga County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Tioga County, New York, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Tioga County 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 | (0) | (140) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Haefele Connect | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (2) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Empire Access |  (1) | (7) | (8) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) |  (189) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Zeta Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Fiberspark | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Tioga County
Based on data reported by Tioga County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Haefele Connect. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Tioga County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,668 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 | Tioga County Speed | New York Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks | (0) | (20) | (20) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (140) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Haefele Connect | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (2) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Empire Access | (1) | (7) | (8) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (189) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Zeta Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Fiberspark | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Tioga County?
Of the providers in Tioga County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Tioga County 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. Haefele Connect is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Tioga County, New York, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Tioga County
| ISP / Tech Type | Tioga County Affordability | New York Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks | (0) | (20) | (20) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Haefele Connect | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Empire Access | (1) | (7) | (8) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (2) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (140) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (189) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Zeta Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Fiberspark | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Tioga County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Tioga County?
Haefele Connect Fiber in Tioga County, NY
Availability:
29.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,741 Mbps
Haefele Connect offers Fiber service to 29.6% of Tioga County homes. Across the county, Haefele Connect Fiber has speeds up to 1,741 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 25 and as high as 2,000, with an average of 1,488 Mbps throughout the county. Haefele Connect Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Tioga County from Haefele Connect in terms of customer satisfaction.
Empire Access Fiber in Tioga County, NY
Availability:
25.1%
Customer Rating:
(8)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Empire Access offers Fiber service to 25.1% of Tioga County homes. Across the county, Empire Access Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Tioga County, NY
Availability:
9.7%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 9.7% of Tioga County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Greenlight Networks Fiber in Tioga County, NY
Availability:
9.2%
Customer Rating:
(20)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Greenlight Networks offers Fiber service to 9.2% of Tioga County homes. Across the county, Greenlight Networks Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Fiberspark Fiber in Tioga County, NY
Availability:
5.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Fiberspark offers Fiber service to 5.8% of Tioga County homes. Across the county, Fiberspark Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Zeta Broadband Fiber in Tioga County, NY
Availability:
5.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Zeta Broadband offers Fiber service to 5.6% of Tioga County homes. Across the county, Zeta Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in Tioga County, NY
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 1.2% of Tioga County homes. Across the county, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Tioga County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Tioga County, NY
Availability:
89.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
64 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.5% of Tioga County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 64 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 12 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Tioga County, NY
Availability:
79.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
234 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.8% of Tioga County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 234 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 county.
Zeta Broadband Fixed Wireless in Tioga County, NY
Availability:
33.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
400 Mbps
Zeta Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 33.8% of Tioga County homes. Across the county, Zeta Broadband Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 400 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Tioga County?
Spectrum Cable in Tioga County, NY
Availability:
74.0%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 74.0% of Tioga County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Haefele Connect Cable in Tioga County, NY
Availability:
5.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Haefele Connect offers Cable service to 5.3% of Tioga County homes. Across the county, Haefele Connect Cable has speeds up to 300 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Tioga County?
Frontier DSL in Tioga County, NY
Availability:
39.3%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 39.3% of Tioga County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 43 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 7.0, with an average of 2.8 Mbps throughout the county. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Tioga County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
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 Tioga County?
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 Tioga County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Haefele Connect. 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 Tioga County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Tioga County, 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.