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Internet Providers in New York

New York’s internet landscape shifts sharply from dense downstate apartment buildings and business districts to rural stretches in the Adirondacks, Catskills, and western counties. Your exact address—and whether a landlord, local utility, or regional carrier serves it—matters more than the provider’s footprint, especially for remote work and healthcare.

Updated July 202684 Providers23 Cities
84
Internet Providers
23
Cities Covered
10 Gbps
Top Available Speed
67
Fiber Providers

Speed Availability in New York

Maximum download speeds available by census block

91%of New York has
gigabit speeds available
5+ Gbps28%
2-5 Gbps11%
1-2 Gbps51%
500 Mbps – 1 Gbps4%
250-500 Mbps1%
100-250 Mbps4%

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection · 242,905 census blocks analyzed

Key Facts

New York Broadband at a Glance

  • New York received $664,618,249.26 in federal BEAD funding to expand high-speed internet statewide. [Source]
  • New York estimates more than 1.1 million residents lack access to high-speed internet, especially in rural areas. [Source]
  • New York’s $644 million ConnectALL Deployment Program funds fiber construction for underserved communities statewide. [Source]
  • Otsego Electric Cooperative launched GoFiber in 2017, offering fiber internet across its rural Upstate New York service territory. [Source]

New York’s Internet Landscape

New York’s internet development grew from university and research networks before commercial access became widespread. In 1986, the New York State Education and Research Network (NYSERNet) was created as one of the country’s early regional academic networks, linking institutions including Cornell University, Columbia University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and SUNY campuses to emerging national research infrastructure. New York City also became an important commercial connectivity center: Panix, founded in 1989, was an early public-access internet service provider, while carrier hotels such as 60 Hudson Street helped concentrate fiber, telephone, and data-network interconnections. During the 1990s, dial-up providers expanded, followed by DSL from telephone companies and cable modem service from operators including Time Warner Cable and Cablevision. Verizon began deploying FiOS in New York in the mid-2000s, although rollout was uneven across neighborhoods and upstate communities.

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Internet by City in New York

Internet availability varies significantly by address. Select your city to see which providers serve your area and compare options.

Major Cities

New York

Pop. 8,258,035

New York, New York, has 13 internet providers serving its 8,258,035 residents, with options including fiber, cable, and fixed wireless service. Verizon and Astound Broadband are among the providers with broad coverage, and plans can reach up to 2.0 Gbps; check your specific address to confirm availability and speeds.

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Buffalo

Pop. 274,678

Buffalo, New York, has 14 internet providers serving its population of 274,678, including Spectrum and Verizon. Residents can access cable, fiber, and fixed wireless connections, with maximum available speeds reaching 10.0 Gbps; check your specific address to confirm available providers, technologies, and speeds.

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Rochester

Pop. 207,274

Rochester, New York, has 11 internet providers offering fiber, cable, and fixed wireless service, including Greenlight Networks, Frontier, and Spectrum. Fiber plans in the city can reach speeds of up to 10.0 Gbps. Check your specific address to confirm available providers, technologies, and speeds.

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Syracuse

Pop. 145,560

Syracuse, New York, with a population of 145,560, has 12 internet providers offering fiber, cable, and fixed wireless connections. Verizon and Spectrum are among the providers with broad coverage, and residents may find speeds up to 2.0 Gbps, including fiber availability. Check your specific address to confirm available providers, technologies, and speeds.

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Albany

Pop. 101,228

Albany, New York, has 11 internet providers serving its population of 101,228, with options including Verizon and Spectrum. Residents can choose among fiber, cable, and fixed wireless plans, with speeds reaching 2.0 Gbps and fiber service available; check your specific address to confirm availability and plan options.

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Mid-Size Cities

New Rochelle

Pop. 83,742

New Rochelle, New York, has 8 internet providers serving its population of 83,742, including Optimum, Verizon, and T-Mobile. Residents can choose among fiber, cable, and fixed wireless connections, with speeds reaching up to 8.0 Gbps. Check your specific address to confirm available providers, technologies, and speeds.

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Schenectady

Pop. 68,544

Schenectady, New York, has 10 internet providers serving its 68,544 residents, with Spectrum and Verizon among providers offering cable, fiber, and fixed wireless connections. Fiber service is available, and maximum advertised speeds reach 8.0 Gbps, though options vary by location. Check your specific address to confirm available plans and speeds.

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Utica

Pop. 63,607

Utica, New York, with a population of 63,607, has 12 internet providers offering fiber, cable, and fixed wireless service. Spectrum and Verizon are among the top providers by coverage, with speeds reaching up to 2.0 Gbps. Check your specific address to confirm available providers, technologies, and speeds.

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White Plains

Pop. 61,288

White Plains, New York, has seven internet providers serving its population of 61,288, including Optimum and Verizon. Residents can choose among fiber, cable, and fixed wireless connections, with speeds reaching up to 8.0 Gbps; fiber service is available in the city. Check your specific address to confirm available plans and speeds.

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Troy

Pop. 50,607

Troy, New York, has 12 internet providers serving its population of 50,607, including Spectrum and Verizon. Available technologies include cable, fiber, and fixed wireless, with maximum speeds reaching 1.0 Gbps; check your specific address to confirm available providers, connection types, and speeds.

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Niagara Falls

Pop. 47,599

Niagara Falls, home to 47,599 residents, has nine internet providers, including Spectrum and Verizon, with fiber, cable, and fixed wireless options available. Speeds can reach up to 8.0 Gbps, and fiber service is available in the city; check your specific address to confirm providers, technologies, and speeds.

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Valley Stream

Pop. 40,007

Valley Stream, New York, has 7 internet providers serving its population of 40,007, including Optimum, Verizon, and T-Mobile. Residents can choose among fiber, cable, and fixed wireless connections, with maximum available speeds reaching 8.0 Gbps and fiber service available. Check your specific address to confirm providers, technologies, and speeds.

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Ithaca

Pop. 32,724

Ithaca, New York, has 17 internet providers serving its population of 32,724, with Spectrum and Verizon among the providers offering coverage. Residents can choose from fiber, cable, and fixed wireless connections, with speeds reaching 1.0 Gbps; check your specific address to confirm available plans and technologies.

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Poughkeepsie

Pop. 31,772

Poughkeepsie, New York, has nine internet providers serving its population of 31,772, including Optimum, Verizon, and Spectrum. Residents can choose among fiber, cable, and fixed wireless connections, with maximum advertised speeds reaching 8.0 Gbps. Check your specific address to confirm available providers, technologies, and speeds.

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Saratoga Springs

Pop. 28,544

Saratoga Springs, New York, has nine internet providers serving its population of 28,544, with options including fiber, cable, and fixed wireless. Spectrum and Verizon are among the providers with broad coverage, and plans can reach up to 8.0 Gbps; check your specific address to confirm availability and technology options.

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Newburgh

Pop. 28,237

Newburgh, New York, has 10 internet providers serving its population of 28,237, with options that include fiber, cable, and fixed wireless connections. Verizon and Spectrum are among the providers with broad coverage, and plans can reach speeds up to 7.0 Gbps; check your specific address to confirm available providers, technologies, and speeds.

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Bay Shore

Pop. 26,059

Bay Shore, New York, is home to 26,059 residents and has seven internet providers, including Optimum and Verizon. Services use fiber, cable, and fixed wireless technologies, with advertised speeds reaching up to 8.0 Gbps; because availability varies by location, check your specific address to confirm eligible plans and connection types.

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Smaller Communities

Huntington

Huntington, New York, is home to 17,907 residents and has eight internet providers, including Optimum and Verizon. Service options include fiber, cable, and fixed wireless, with maximum advertised speeds reaching 8.0 Gbps; fiber is available in the area. Check your specific address to confirm providers, technologies, and speeds available at your location.

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Scarsdale

Scarsdale, home to 17,140 residents, has six internet providers offering fiber, cable, and fixed wireless service. Optimum and Verizon are among the providers with top coverage, while maximum available speeds reach 8.0 Gbps; availability varies by location, so check your specific address to compare plans and technologies.

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Rye

Rye, New York, with a population of 15,580, has six internet providers, including Optimum and Verizon. Residents can choose fiber, cable, or fixed wireless service, with fiber available and maximum speeds reaching 8.0 Gbps. Check your specific address for current availability and plan options.

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Canandaigua

Canandaigua, New York, has 12 internet providers offering fiber, cable, and fixed wireless service, with fiber available in the city. Frontier and Spectrum are among the providers with broad coverage, while maximum advertised speeds reach 7.0 Gbps. Check your specific address to confirm available providers, technologies, and speeds.

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Fairport

Fairport, New York, has 11 internet providers serving its 5,329 residents, including Greenlight Networks, Frontier, and Spectrum among the top providers by coverage. Residents can choose fiber, cable, or fixed wireless service, with maximum available speeds reaching 8.0 Gbps; check your specific address for availability.

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Provider Guide

New York Internet Providers

Major

Statewide Players

T-Mobile

1561 cities
SpeedUp to 100 Mbps
TypeLicensed Fixed Wireless

T-Mobile internet service is available in approximately 1,561 New York cities and uses licensed fixed wireless technology, with maximum speeds of up to 100 Mbps. It may work well for households seeking a wireless alternative for everyday browsing, streaming, and remote work; check whether fiber or DSL is available at your address, then confirm service availability and expected speeds before signing up.

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Verizon

1558 cities
SpeedUp to 2.0 Gbps
TypeFiber, Licensed Fixed Wireless

Verizon internet is available in approximately 1,558 cities across New York, offering fiber and licensed fixed wireless service with speeds up to 2,048 Mbps. It can work well for households needing fast connectivity for streaming, remote work, gaming, or multiple devices, so check whether fiber or fixed wireless is available at your address before ordering.

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AT&T

1408 cities
SpeedUp to 100 Mbps
TypeCopper, Licensed Fixed Wireless

AT&T internet is available in approximately 1,408 New York cities and uses copper and licensed fixed wireless technologies, with speeds up to 100 Mbps. It may work well for light to moderate browsing, streaming, and home connectivity, but availability and performance can vary by address; check your location to confirm the available technology and speed.

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Spectrum

1321 cities
SpeedUp to 1.0 Gbps
TypeCable, Fiber

Spectrum internet is available in approximately 1,321 New York cities, with cable and fiber technologies offering speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. It can work well for households, remote workers, and businesses that need reliable bandwidth for streaming, video calls, and multiple connected devices; check your address to confirm whether cable or fiber service is available and compare the offered speeds and pricing.

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Frontier

736 cities
SpeedUp to 7.0 Gbps
TypeCopper, Fiber

Frontier offers copper, fiber internet service across 736 locations with speeds up to 7.0 Gbps. Check availability at your address to see specific plans and pricing.

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Optimum

376 cities
SpeedUp to 8.0 Gbps
TypeCable, Fiber

Optimum offers cable, fiber internet service across 376 locations with speeds up to 8.0 Gbps. Check availability at your address to see specific plans and pricing.

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Regional

Regional Providers

Fiberspark Inc

10 cities
SpeedUp to 1.0 Gbps
TypeFiber

Fiberspark Inc offers fiber internet service in approximately 10 New York cities, covering about 43% of the state, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. It may work well for households needing fast, consistent connectivity for streaming, remote work, gaming, or multiple connected devices; check your address for fiber availability and current plan options.

Fiberspark Inc

Bridge Point Communication

10 cities
SpeedUp to 1.0 Gbps
TypeFiber

Bridge Point Communication offers fiber internet service in approximately 10 New York cities, covering about 43% of the state, with maximum speeds up to 1000 Mbps. Its fiber connection may work well for households with multiple users, streaming, gaming, or remote work; check your address for availability and confirm the available speed before signing up.

Bridge Point Communication

Northland Networks

10 cities
SpeedUp to 1.0 Gbps
TypeFiber

Northland Networks offers fiber internet in approximately 10 New York cities, covering about 43% of the state, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. It may suit households that need reliable bandwidth for streaming, remote work, gaming, or multiple connected devices, though service and speeds vary by address. Check your address with Northland Networks to confirm fiber availability and current plan options.

Northland Networks

FirstLight Fiber

9 cities
SpeedUp to 1.0 Gbps
TypeCopper, Fiber

FirstLight Fiber offers internet service in approximately 9 New York cities, covering about 39% of the state, with copper and fiber technologies and speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. It may work well for households and businesses needing fast connectivity, though performance depends on whether fiber or copper service is available at your address. Check your address with FirstLight to confirm available technology, plans, and installation options.

FirstLight Fiber

Crown Point Telephone Corporation

9 cities
SpeedUp to 1.0 Gbps
TypeFiber

Crown Point Telephone Corporation provides fiber internet in approximately 9 New York cities, covering about 39% of the state, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. It may work well for households that stream, work from home, or connect multiple devices, but availability and speeds can vary by address, so check your location before signing up.

Crown Point Telephone Corporation

Keene Valley Video

9 cities
SpeedUp to 1.0 Gbps
TypeFiber

Keene Valley Video offers fiber internet in approximately 9 New York cities, representing about 39% of the state, with speeds up to 1000 Mbps. Its fiber service may work well for households that stream, work from home, or connect multiple devices. Check whether fiber service is available at your address and confirm the plan’s current speed and pricing before ordering.

Keene Valley Video

Hamilton County Cable

8 cities
SpeedUp to 1.0 Gbps
TypeFiber

Hamilton County Cable provides fiber internet service in approximately eight New York cities, covering about 35% of the state, with maximum speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. Its fiber connection may suit households that stream, work from home, game, or connect multiple devices; check your address for availability and exact speeds before signing up.

Hamilton County Cable

North Penn Telephone Company

8 cities
SpeedUp to 1.0 Gbps
TypeCopper, Fiber

North Penn Telephone Company provides internet service in approximately eight New York cities, covering about 35% of the state, using copper and fiber technologies with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. It may work well for households and businesses that need reliable connectivity, but performance can vary by address, so check whether fiber or copper service is available at your location before subscribing.

North Penn Telephone Company
Local

Local Options

CNSNext

2 cities
SpeedUp to 1.0 Gbps
TypeCable

CNSNext provides cable internet service in approximately two New York cities, covering about 9% of the state, with maximum speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. It may work well for households that stream, game, work from home, or connect multiple devices, though speeds and availability vary by address; check your location for service details and whether other technologies, such as fiber or DSL, are available.

CNSNext

Nuvisions

1 cities
SpeedUp to 1.0 Gbps
TypeCopper

Nuvisions offers internet service in approximately one New York city, using copper-based technology with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. It may work well for households and businesses seeking high-speed service where Nuvisions is available, but actual technology and speeds can vary by address. Check your address for availability and confirm the connection type before signing up.

Nuvisions

ResiBridge LLC

1 cities
SpeedUp to 1.0 Gbps
TypeFiber

ResiBridge LLC offers fiber internet service in approximately one New York city, covering about 4% of the state, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. Its fiber connection may work well for households that stream, work remotely, or use multiple devices, so check whether fiber service is available at your address before signing up.

ResiBridge LLC

Rozint LLC

1 cities
SpeedUp to 10.0 Gbps
TypeFiber

Rozint LLC offers fiber internet in approximately one New York city, covering about 4% of the state, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps. Its high-capacity service may suit households, remote workers, and businesses needing fast uploads and multiple simultaneous connections, so check your address for fiber availability and current plan details.

Rozint LLC
Satellite

Satellite Options

Available statewide but typically slower and more expensive than wired alternatives. Best for rural areas without other options.

HughesNet

SpeedUp to 100 Mbps
TypeSatellite

Satellite internet is available nearly anywhere with a clear view of the sky. Consider as a backup option or for locations without terrestrial service.

Starlink

SpeedUp to 220 Mbps
TypeSatellite

Satellite internet is available nearly anywhere with a clear view of the sky. Consider as a backup option or for locations without terrestrial service.

Viasat Inc

SpeedUp to 150 Mbps
TypeSatellite

Satellite internet is available nearly anywhere with a clear view of the sky. Consider as a backup option or for locations without terrestrial service.

Common Questions

New York Internet FAQs

How are New York’s broadband programs addressing gaps between major cities and underserved communities?

New York’s ConnectALL initiative directs state and federal funding toward expanded broadband, including the state’s BEAD implementation and infrastructure grants. Residents can check planned projects and availability through ConnectALL and the New York State Public Service Commission. Coverage varies substantially across New York, including New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Albany, and rural counties.

What rural internet options should New York residents consider outside cities such as Albany or Syracuse?

In rural New York, compare DSL or fiber where available, fixed wireless from local providers, 5G home service, and satellite internet. USDA ReConnect funding and New York’s ConnectALL projects may support new construction. Some communities also pursue broadband through municipal utilities or electric cooperatives, including Delaware County Electric Cooperative, so ask local officials about planned partnerships.

Which companies provide fiber internet in New York, and where is it available?

Fiber coverage is address-specific, but New York fiber providers listed for the state include Verizon, Spectrum, Frontier, Optimum, and Empire Long Distance Corporation. Check each provider’s serviceability tool in cities such as New York, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Albany; a company may serve only selected neighborhoods, and its nonfiber plans may appear at other addresses.

What provider offers New York’s 10 Gbps internet option?

Planet Networks lists service reaching 10 Gbps, the 10 Gbps speed identified in the supplied New York coverage data. That speed is not statewide; availability depends on Planet Networks’ network footprint and the exact address. Confirm upload and download rates, installation costs, equipment requirements, contract terms, and whether the connection is fiber before ordering.

How can someone compare New York internet providers at a specific address?

New York lists 84 providers across 23 cities, but availability is address-specific. Enter your full address into tools for Verizon, Spectrum, Frontier, Optimum, Planet Networks, and local companies. Cross-check the FCC National Broadband Map and New York State resources. Compare price, promotional expiration, taxes, data caps, upload speed, equipment, installation, and contracts.