7 Best Internet Providers in Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY

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Above are the top 4 providers in Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY?

Starry is the highest-rated internet provider in Upper West Side based on 379 Manhattan 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 Upper West Side, New York, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Upper West Side

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Upper West Side Internet Providers

Based on 379 reviews from Manhattan internet customers, Starry is the best internet service provider for Upper West Side 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 Manhattan, with 4.13 out of 5 stars and 96.8% coverage in Upper West Side.

At a national level, based on 2919 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.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Upper West Side?

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, EarthLink 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 Upper West Side

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	EarthLink	2,048 Mbps
	Verizon	2,048 Mbps
	Astound Broadband	1,500 Mbps
	Nuvisions	1,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Starry	800 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Upper West Side

Based on data reported by Upper West Side ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through EarthLink. The company offers speeds up to 2,048 Mbps in Upper West Side. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,920 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 Upper West Side?

Manhattan 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 Upper West Side customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Upper West Side, Manhattan, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Upper West Side

Upper West Side 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 Upper West Side below, including the metrics used and how Upper West Side compares to the rest of Manhattan and nation.

Upper West Side ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Upper West Side	New York	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Upper West Side that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	93.94%	91.30%	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.	1,943 Mbps	1,860 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 Upper West Side.	6.7	6.5	6.8

 

Upper West Side Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Upper West Side	New York	USA
	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.	2.0	2.1	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.	28%	23%	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.	96%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	94%	91%	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.	86%	80%	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.	88%	83%	76%

Upper West Side ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Upper West Side is B+, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Upper West Side is high with a score of 73 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Upper West Side have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Upper West Side 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.

94% of Upper West Side households have an internet connection despite having 98.01% availability. 86% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 2% 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 86% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 88% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Upper West Side 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 Upper West Side?

How Much Speed does a Upper West Side Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Upper West Side is 2.0, which is smaller than the Manhattan average of 2.1 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Upper West Side's average household income is $162,763 which is much higher than the Manhattan average of $125,875 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Upper West Side also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Manhattan average of 14%. Additionally, 28% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 23% of residents in Manhattan who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Upper West Side has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Upper West Side households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 90% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 94% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Upper West Side?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Upper West Side?

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 Upper West Side is Starry.
• The fastest internet provider should be EarthLink. 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 Upper West Side is Starry.
• Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Upper West Side, 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 Upper West Side compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Upper West Side 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 Upper West Side's B+ ISP Report Card and 73 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.