New York, NY Internet
Internet Providers in New York, NY
Compare every internet provider in New York, NY: coverage from FCC filings, plan prices checked monthly, and an address check for your street.
The 30-Second Verdict
Updated| Rank | Provider | Speed Score | Coverage in New York | Up to | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  SpectrumBest overall | 77 | 89% | 1,000 Mbps | $30/mo |
| 2 |  VerizonFastest where available | 69 | 92% | 940 Mbps | $49.99/mo |
| 3 |  Astound | 91 | 55% | – | – |
| 4 |  StarryBroad backup | 77 | 69% | 1,000 Mbps | $30/mo |
| 5 | Nuvisions | 77 | 2% | – | – |
| 6 |  T-Mobile | 69 | 90% | 500 Mbps | $35/mo |
Verizon is the best overall, with fiber speeds up to 2,048/2,048 Mbps reaching about 44% of the city, while its full network footprint reaches about 92%. Where Verizon fiber is unavailable, Spectrum is the safe fallback, mostly cable, reaching about 89% citywide with its common cable tier of up to 1,000 Mbps reaching about 88%.
Fiber is the variable. Fiber reaches 95% of Upper East Side (10028) but only 69% of Financial District (10004). Find your neighborhood on the map.
Best Internet Providers in New York, NY
Best plan here: 1 Gig — faster than 69% of all internet options in New York
- 1 Gig$89.99/mo for 12 months, then $99.99/mo (w/ AutoPay & paper-free billing, new customers, credit approval required) · $200 Amazon Gift CardFiber940 MbpsDownload69Our score$89.99Per month
- 500 Mbps$74.99/mo for 12 months, then $84.99/mo (w/ AutoPay & paperless billing, new customers, in select areas) · $100 Amazon Gift CardFiber500 MbpsDownload69Our score$74.99Per month
- 300 Mbps$49.99/mo for 12 months (Auto Pay & paper-free billing required, new customers, Fios available in select areas) · $100 Amazon Gift CardFiber300 MbpsDownload63Our score$49.99Per month
- 5G Home$60/mo for 12 months (w/ Auto Pay & postpaid mobile unlimited plan that includes 5G Ultra Wideband; requires bundle)5G Fixed Wireless300 MbpsDownload63Our score$60Per month
Source: Verizon official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Below-average advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks below most options filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed; faster plans are usually listed here.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for New York
Fiber gives Verizon customers fast, low-latency service for demanding use, with up to 940 Mbps download and 880 Mbps upload on the 1 Gig plan, earning a 69/100 Speed Score that is above New York’s city average. This is a strong, competitive option, but fiber availability depends on the address and reaches about 79% of the city for Verizon’s 1 Gig and 500 Mbps plans. Verizon also offers fixed wireless at up to 300 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload, but its performance can be less consistent than fiber.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Verizon
Verizon’s fiber plans offer excellent everyday performance, including symmetrical speeds of up to 940 Mbps, 500 Mbps, or 300 Mbps for streaming, work, gaming, and multiple users. Fiber availability is address-dependent, reaching about 79% of the city, while the 5G Home fallback offers adequate speeds of up to 300 Mbps down and 75 Mbps up at about 81% coverage, so check your address for fiber first.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Fiber
Fiber
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Best plan here: Internet Gig 1 Gig — faster than 77% of all internet options in New York
- Internet Gig 1 Gig$60/mo for 12 months (new residential customers only (no Spectrum service in past 30 days); limited-time offer; not available in all areas)Cable1,000 MbpsDownload77Our score$60Per month
- Internet Premier 500 Mbps$40/mo for 12 months (new residential customers only (no Spectrum service in past 30 days); limited-time offer; not available in all areas)Cable500 MbpsDownload69Our score$40Per month
- Internet 100$30/mo for 12 months (new residential customers only (no Spectrum service in past 30 days); limited-time offer; not available in all areas)Cable100 MbpsDownload22Our score$30Per month
Source: Spectrum official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Mid-pack advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks around the middle of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Good
Good
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for New York
Spectrum’s 77/100 Speed Score reflects up to 1,000 Mbps download and 35 Mbps upload on Internet Gig, enough for multiple 4K streams, gaming, and busy connected households. As a cable service, it is a solid, reliable choice and scores above New York’s city average of 60. Internet Gig is available to about 89% of the city, so confirm your address before choosing it, especially since plan availability can vary.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Spectrum
Spectrum’s fastest option is Internet Gig, offering up to 1000 Mbps download and 35 Mbps upload, which is excellent for streaming, gaming, video calls, and many connected devices. Its cable service is a strong choice for most households, with this plan available to about 89% of the city, but availability is address-dependent and the 500 Mbps and 100 Mbps plans may be less suitable for heavier modern use.
Available Plans
Cable
Fiber
Speed Score: Faster than 91% of all internet options in New York
SPEED SCORE
Among the fastest advertised speeds in the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks near the top of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for New York
Astound Broadband is a strong choice in New York, with top-tier speeds available through either cable or fiber. Its cable plan offers up to 1500 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload with a 91/100 Speed Score, while its fiber plan offers up to 1500 Mbps both ways with the same 91/100 score, well above the city average top speed score of 60. Availability depends on your address, with the cable plan reaching about 55% of the city and the fiber plan about 5%, so check which technology is available at your home.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Astound Broadband
Astound Broadband is a strong option for fast home internet, especially for demanding streaming, gaming, and work. Its cable plan offers up to 1500 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload across about 55% of census blocks, while its fiber plan offers up to 1500 Mbps both ways in about 5%, so the best technology is highly address-dependent.
Available Plans
Cable
Fiber
Best plan here: Starry Gigabit — faster than 77% of all internet options in New York
- Starry Gigabit$45/mo promotional rate, then $50/moFixed Wireless1,000 MbpsDownload77Our score$45Per month
- Starry 500$40/mo promotional rate, then $45/moFixed Wireless500 MbpsDownload69Our score$40Per month
- Starry Internet 300 MbpsFixed Wireless300 MbpsDownload63Our score$30Per month
Source: Starry Inc official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Mid-pack advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks around the middle of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Good
Adequate
Adequate
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for New York
Starry is a competitive option in New York, with its top Speed Score of 77/100 above the city average. Starry Gigabit offers up to 1000 Mbps download and 500 Mbps upload for $45/mo promotional pricing, making it a strong fixed-wireless choice, although fixed wireless can be less consistent than wired connections. That plan is available to about 69% of the city, so confirm your address before choosing it, and consider checking other providers if wired service is available.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Starry Inc
Starry Inc is a good option for many households, especially if you want fast, affordable service without a data cap. Its fixed wireless Starry Gigabit offers up to 1000 Mbps download and 500 Mbps upload for $45 per month initially, with good performance, while Starry 500 and Starry Internet 300 Mbps offer less speed at lower prices. These plans are available to about 69% of the city, so check your address because Starry’s strong option is location-dependent and fixed wireless can be less consistent than fiber or cable.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Fiber
Fiber
Fiber
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Nuvisions
Speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Price Not listed
Speed Score: Faster than 77% of all internet options in New York
SPEED SCORE
Mid-pack advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks around the middle of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Adequate
Poor
Poor
Poor
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for New York
Households needing very fast service may find Nuvisions appealing, with its Copper plan offering up to 1000 Mbps download and 1000 Mbps upload and a 77/100 Speed Score, above New York’s 60 average. Availability depends on your address, and the lower-tier Copper plan reaches only up to 100 Mbps download and upload with a 22/100 score, so consider checking other providers first if the faster plan is unavailable.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Nuvisions
Households that need fast service for streaming, gaming, or working from home may find Nuvisions worthwhile, with an up to 1000 Mbps copper plan that has a good Speed Score of 77 and reaches about 2% of census blocks. Availability is address-dependent, and the fallback up to 100 Mbps copper plan has a Speed Score of 22 and reaches about 1%, so check for the faster option first because the lower-speed plan may not be enough for modern household needs.
Available Plans
Copper
Copper
Best plan here: T-Mobile Amplified Home Internet 500 Mbps — faster than 69% of all internet options in New York
- T-Mobile Amplified Home Internet 500 Mbps$45/mo for 12 months, then $60/mo (new Internet line, qualifying credit, postpaid voice line required; requires bundle) · $200 virtual prepaid MastercardFixed Wireless500 MbpsDownload69Our score$45Per month
- T-Mobile All-In Home Internet 500 Mbps$55/mo for 12 months, then $70/mo (new Internet line, qualifying credit, postpaid voice line required; requires bundle) · $200 virtual prepaid MastercardFixed Wireless500 MbpsDownload69Our score$55Per month
- T-Mobile Rely Home Internet 400 Mbps$35/mo for 12 months, then $50/mo (qualifying credit, postpaid voice line, and new Internet line required; requires bundle) · $200 virtual prepaid MastercardFixed Wireless400 MbpsDownload69Our score$35Per month
Source: T-Mobile official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Below-average advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks below most options filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed; faster plans are usually listed here.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Good
Adequate
Adequate
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for New York
For households seeking affordable internet for streaming, browsing, and everyday work, T-Mobile is an adequate fixed wireless option with plans offering up to 500 Mbps download and 60 Mbps upload, earning a 69/100 Speed Score that is above New York’s 60 city average. Fixed wireless can be more variable than wired service, so households needing consistently low latency or heavy-duty performance should check what other technologies are available at their address. The 500 Mbps plans are available to about 87% of the city and require a qualifying credit check, a postpaid voice line, and a new Internet line with a bundle.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About T-Mobile
T-Mobile is a good fit for households that want affordable fixed wireless service with up to 500 Mbps download speeds and a qualifying postpaid voice bundle. Its 500 Mbps plans are available to about 87% of the city and have a Speed Score of 69/100, making them adequate for many everyday needs, though performance can vary by address and fixed wireless may be less consistent than cable or fiber. Compare faster wired options at your address first, especially if you need highly reliable service for heavy streaming, gaming, or multiple users.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Best plan here: AT&T Internet Air 300 Mbps — faster than 63% of all internet options in New York
- AT&T Internet Air 300 Mbps$40/mo for 12 months (new customers, no annual contract, AutoPay eligible for additional $5/mo discount)Fixed Wireless300 MbpsDownload63Our score$40Per month
Source: AT&T official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Below-average advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks below most options filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed; faster plans are usually listed here.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Good
Adequate
Adequate
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for New York
At $40/mo for 12 months, AT&T Internet Air buys you up to 300 Mbps download and 30 Mbps upload, offering reasonable value for everyday internet use. Its 63/100 Speed Score is above New York’s 60 average, but fixed wireless can be more variable than wired service, and this plan reaches about 62% of the city, so verify availability at your address.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About AT&T
For $40 per month for 12 months, AT&T Internet Air gives you up to 300 Mbps download and 30 Mbps upload, making it a reasonably priced option for everyday browsing, streaming, and smaller households. Its fixed wireless technology and Speed Score of 63/100 are adequate rather than standout, and availability covers about 62% of New York, so check your address first and compare faster fiber or cable options if they are available.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Skywire Networks
Speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Price Not listed
Speed Score: Faster than 77% of all internet options in New York
SPEED SCORE
Mid-pack advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks around the middle of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Good
Adequate
Adequate
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for New York
Licensed fixed wireless can support demanding home use, with Skywire Networks offering up to 1000 Mbps download and 1000 Mbps upload on its top plan. That plan has a Speed Score of 77, above New York’s average top speed score of 60, making it a competitive option, though fixed wireless can be more variable than wired connections. Availability is highly address-dependent, and the 1000 Mbps plan covers about 2% of the city, so confirm service at your address before choosing it.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Skywire Networks
Licensed fixed wireless can support demanding home use, with Skywire Networks offering up to 1000 Mbps download and 1000 Mbps upload, though fixed wireless can be less consistent than fiber or cable. The fastest plan reaches about 2% of census blocks, so availability is highly address-dependent, and the lower-speed options, including up to 10 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload, may not be sufficient for modern households, making it worth checking for the fastest plan first.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Best plan here: Residential Max 400 Mbps — faster than 69% of all internet options in New York
- Residential Max 400 MbpsSatellite400 MbpsDownload69Our score$130Per month
- Residential 200 MbpsSatellite200 MbpsDownload46Our score$85Per month
- Residential 100 MbpsSatellite100 MbpsDownload22Our score$55Per month
Source: Starlink official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Below-average advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks below most options filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed; faster plans are usually listed here.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Adequate
Poor
Poor
Adequate
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for New York
Satellite internet can handle everyday browsing, streaming, and video calls, but its higher latency may be noticeable for gaming and other real-time uses. Starlink’s Residential Max plan offers up to 400 Mbps download and 40 Mbps upload for $130 per month, with a Speed Score of 69/100, above New York’s city average of 60, and is available to 100.0% of the city. Because satellite performance can be more limited than wired alternatives, check what other technologies are available at your specific address before deciding.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Starlink
Starlink uses satellite internet, which can reach homes where wired service is unavailable, but its higher latency may be noticeable for gaming, video calls, and other real-time activities. Its Residential Max plan offers up to 400 Mbps download and 40 Mbps upload for $130 per month, with availability at 100% of the city, while the $85 Residential 200 Mbps and $55 Residential 100 Mbps plans offer less speed; since satellite is generally a limited technology, check your address for fiber or cable first, especially if you need consistently strong performance for modern online use.
Available Plans
Ngso Satellite
Best plan here: Fusion — slower than 78% of all internet options in New York
- Fusion$94.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $119.99/moSatellite100 MbpsDownload22Our score$94.99Per month
- Select$49.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $74.99/moSatellite50 MbpsDownload11Our score$49.99Per month
- Lite$39.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $49.99/moSatellite25 MbpsDownload2Our score$39.99Per month
Source: HughesNet official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Below-average advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks below most options filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed; faster plans are usually listed here.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for New York
At $94.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $119.99/mo, HughesNet’s Fusion satellite plan buys up to 100 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload, but its 22/100 Speed Score is below New York’s city average of 60. Although Fusion is available to 100.0% of the city, satellite’s higher latency and limited performance make it worth checking other providers available at your address first, especially for gaming, video calls, or heavy streaming.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About HughesNet
HughesNet costs $39.99 to $94.99 per month for the first 12 months, then $49.99 to $119.99, but those prices buy satellite service with speeds up to 25 Mbps, 50 Mbps, or 100 Mbps down and below-average performance, including Fusion’s 22/100 Speed Score. Since satellite can have high latency and limited performance for modern needs, check your address for fiber or cable first, and treat HughesNet as a fallback if faster options are unavailable.
Available Plans
Gso Satellite
Internet Provider Reviews in New York, NY
We read 432 recent Google reviews of New York listings for Spectrum, Verizon and Astound and sorted each one by what it is about. Store visits and phone-plan reviews are set aside.
What Spectrum customers report
Outages
Very poor
6% mention
Speed
Very poor
3% mention
Billing
Poor
12% mention
Support
Poor
53% mention
Equipment
Poor
37% mention
Cancelling
Poor
4% mention
“Michael Santos helped me tremendously at the 2554 Broadway location. He was so kind professional courteous and patient with me explaining in detail all the features of my cable plan and helping me to set up the modem and router at home. He is 5 star service!!!”
“These employees work hourly and it shows. They first forgot to give me my coax cable. Then I went home to find out that they gave me the wrong sized power cable for my used router. Went back to the store to find two employees taking their times till close. Lots of frustrated customers waiting around for nothing. It’s incredible how a store runs like this.”
What Verizon customers report
Support
Good
18% mention
Equipment
Poor
7% mention
“Received quick and helpful service from Zarin, who got me $1900 off my new device and set up a Verizon FiOS installation appointment at my new apartment. Would definitely recommend this Verizon location. $V”
“Tried calling to ask if this is a location I could return a router at and could not get through to anyone”
What Astound customers report
Outages
Mixed
10% mention
Billing
Poor
15% mention
Support
Good
35% mention
Installation
Good
22% mention
Equipment
Good
7% mention
Cancelling
Very poor
7% mention
“Robert did a great job setting up the service. Provided all the information necessary for quickly getting online.”
“Worst WiFi company around with shady pricing and cancellation policies that are not consumer friendly. DO NOT TRUST ASTOUND”
Reviews are shown exactly as posted on Google and link to the listing they came from. Star averages and counts are Google’s; the service rating and the subject grades are our reading of each review, refreshed monthly. How we do this.
Cheapest and Fastest Internet Plans in New York
All 20 product lines from the 7 providers with published pricing here, showing the price you would be quoted today and what it reverts to.
Showing 10 of 20 plans
- StarlinkResidential Max 400 Mbps400 MbpsDownload69Our score$130Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- SpectrumInternet Gig 1 Gig$60/mo for 12 months (new residential customers only (no Spectrum service in past 30 days); limited-time offer; not available in all areas)1,000 MbpsDownload77Our score$60Per month~88.5%CoverageCable
- SpectrumInternet Premier 500 Mbps$40/mo for 12 months (new residential customers only (no Spectrum service in past 30 days); limited-time offer; not available in all areas)500 MbpsDownload69Our score$40Per month~88.5%CoverageCable
- T-MobileT-Mobile Rely Home Internet 400 Mbps$35/mo for 12 months, then $50/mo (qualifying credit, postpaid voice line, and new Internet line required; requires bundle) · $200 virtual prepaid Mastercard400 MbpsDownload69Our score$35$50Per month~86.9%CoverageFixed Wireless
- T-MobileT-Mobile Amplified Home Internet 500 Mbps$45/mo for 12 months, then $60/mo (new Internet line, qualifying credit, postpaid voice line required; requires bundle) · $200 virtual prepaid Mastercard500 MbpsDownload69Our score$45$60Per month~86.9%CoverageFixed Wireless
- T-MobileT-Mobile All-In Home Internet 500 Mbps$55/mo for 12 months, then $70/mo (new Internet line, qualifying credit, postpaid voice line required; requires bundle) · $200 virtual prepaid Mastercard500 MbpsDownload69Our score$55$70Per month~86.9%CoverageFixed Wireless
- Verizon500 Mbps$74.99/mo for 12 months, then $84.99/mo (w/ AutoPay & paperless billing, new customers, in select areas) · $100 Amazon Gift Card500 MbpsDownload69Our score$74.99$84.99Per month~79.3%CoverageFiber
- Verizon1 Gig$89.99/mo for 12 months, then $99.99/mo (w/ AutoPay & paper-free billing, new customers, credit approval required) · $200 Amazon Gift Card940 MbpsDownload69Our score$89.99$99.99Per month~79.3%CoverageFiber
- Starry IncStarry Gigabit$45/mo promotional rate, then $50/mo1,000 MbpsDownload77Our score$45$50Per month~68.5%CoverageFixed Wireless
- Verizon5G Home$60/mo for 12 months (w/ Auto Pay & postpaid mobile unlimited plan that includes 5G Ultra Wideband; requires bundle)300 MbpsDownload63Our score$60Per month~81%Coverage5G Fixed Wireless
Prices are the current promotional rate where one is advertised. Sourced monthly from each provider’s own site; availability varies by address.
Compare New York providers head-to-head
The matchup many New York households compare. Green marks the better number.
Verizon FiberVerizon Fiber wins on upload and reviews; Spectrum wins on reach, top speed, gig price and starting price.
Best Fit by Household Type in New York
Best Fit
Students & Roommates
Choose Spectrum Internet 100 for $30/mo promotional pricing for 12 months, delivering 100 Mbps where available.
Spectrum’s 100 Mbps tier reaches about 89% of New York, including portions of ZIP 10027 and ZIP 10003.
Check first: Confirm address eligibility; the offer is for new residential customers without Spectrum service in the past.
Best Fit
Remote Workers
Choose Verizon 300 Mbps at $49.99/mo promotional pricing, reaching about 79% of New York.
Verizon fiber reaches about 44% at 2,048/2,048 Mbps and about 79% at 940/880 Mbps.
Check first: Verizon’s fastest fiber tier is not citywide, so verify fiber availability at your address.
Best Fit
Gamers & Streamers
Choose Verizon fiber up to 2,048/2,048 Mbps where available, reaching about 44% of New York.
ZIP 10003 shows Verizon’s 2,048/2,048 Mbps fiber across about 75% of reported coverage.
Check first: Fiber availability varies by building; do not assume Verizon’s overall footprint includes its fastest tier.
Best Fit
Rural & Edge-of-City Homes
Choose Starlink Residential 100 Mbps for $55/mo, reaching every address with promotional availability subject to plan terms.
Satellite service is available everywhere, while fixed-line provider footprints vary substantially across New York.
Check first: Satellite is broadly available, but verify current plan terms and expected performance for your address.
Internet Providers by ZIP Code and Neighborhood in New York
Almost every block in New York can get Spectrum. What changes from one neighborhood to the next is fiber. Tap a ZIP code on the map, or type yours.
Blocks with fiber50%65%80%90%
All of New York
83% of the city can get fiber
- Spectrumcable88%
- Verizonfiber79%
- Astoundcable54%
84% of the city can choose between two or more cable or fiber providers.
All 27 residential ZIP codes in New York
| ZIP | Neighborhoods | Any fiber | Spectrum cable | Verizon Fiber | Astound cable | 2+ choices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10001 | Chelsea, Hudson Yards, Koreatown | 82% | 84% | 76% | 82% | 82% |
| 10002 | Lower East Side, Chinatown, Two Bridges | 76% | 86% | 73% | 24% | 77% |
| 10003 | East Village, Gramercy Park, Union Square | 84% | 94% | 84% | 72% | 92% |
| 10004 | Financial District, Battery Park, Whitehall | 69% | 56% | 60% | 61% | 65% |
| 10007 | Tribeca, Civic Center, World Trade Center | 72% | 79% | 65% | 52% | 73% |
| 10010 | Gramercy, Flatiron District, Kips Bay | 89% | 92% | 89% | 90% | 95% |
| 10011 | Chelsea, West Village, Meatpacking District | 80% | 94% | 79% | 79% | 89% |
| 10012 | SoHo, NoHo, Greenwich Village | 82% | 92% | 76% | 56% | 87% |
| 10013 | Tribeca, SoHo, Chinatown | 77% | 85% | 71% | 48% | 77% |
| 10014 | West Village, Greenwich Village, Meatpacking District | 75% | 92% | 70% | 73% | 86% |
| 10016 | Murray Hill, Kips Bay, Rose Hill | 89% | 90% | 87% | 89% | 91% |
| 10017 | Midtown East, Turtle Bay, Grand Central | 84% | 84% | 81% | 87% | 87% |
| 10019 | Hell's Kitchen, Midtown, Columbus Circle | 81% | 82% | 78% | 79% | 83% |
| 10021 | Upper East Side, Lenox Hill | 85% | 97% | 85% | 80% | 95% |
| 10022 | Midtown East, Turtle Bay, Sutton Place | 86% | 87% | 82% | 88% | 92% |
| 10024 | Upper West Side, Manhattan Valley | 90% | 96% | 89% | 88% | 93% |
| 10025 | Upper West Side, Manhattan Valley, Morningside Heights | 93% | 94% | 91% | 76% | 93% |
| 10026 | Harlem, South Harlem, Morningside Heights | 87% | 97% | 81% | 52% | 88% |
| 10027 | Harlem, Morningside Heights, Manhattanville | 83% | 90% | 75% | 34% | 80% |
| 10028 | Upper East Side, Yorkville, Carnegie Hill | 95% | 99% | 95% | 83% | 97% |
| 10029 | East Harlem, Spanish Harlem, El Barrio | 88% | 93% | 87% | 32% | 87% |
| 10031 | Hamilton Heights, West Harlem, Sugar Hill | 74% | 88% | 73% | 24% | 76% |
| 10032 | Washington Heights, Sugar Hill | 77% | 88% | 77% | 4% | 76% |
| 10033 | Washington Heights, Hudson Heights | 84% | 93% | 84% | 0% | 83% |
| 10035 | East Harlem, Spanish Harlem, Randalls Island | 78% | 88% | 72% | 16% | 75% |
| 10038 | Financial District, South Street Seaport, Lower Manhattan | 75% | 75% | 66% | 42% | 67% |
| 10075 | Upper East Side, Lenox Hill, Yorkville | 94% | 99% | 94% | 76% | 97% |
Share of each ZIP’s census blocks where the provider files that technology with the FCC; DSL and fixed wireless are not counted as fiber. Neighborhood names are approximate.
Internet providers near New York
Coverage can change completely a few miles down the road. If you’re moving to or shopping just outside New York, check the neighboring market directly.
New York Internet FAQs
Who is the best internet provider in New York, NY?
Verizon is the best overall provider, with fiber up to 2,048/2,048 Mbps reaching about 44% of New York. Its fastest tier is location-dependent, while Verizon’s broader footprint reaches about 92% overall across technologies, making address-level checking essential before ordering.
What is the fastest internet in New York, NY?
Verizon’s 2,048/2,048 Mbps fiber is the fastest qualifying internet tier, reaching about 44% of New York. It is the fastest widely meaningful option in the data, but availability depends on the specific building rather than Verizon’s full overall footprint.
Which internet provider covers the most of New York, NY?
Verizon covers the most among non-satellite providers, reaching about 92% of New York across all technologies. Satellite service is available everywhere, but Verizon is the broadest listed terrestrial provider and also offers fiber where its network reaches.
What is the cheapest internet plan in New York, NY?
The cheapest plans are Spectrum Internet 100 at $30/mo promotional pricing for 12 months, reaching about 89%, and Starry Internet 300 Mbps at $30/mo, reaching about 69%. Spectrum requires new residential customers without service in the past 30 days; confirm eligibility for either plan.
Can I get fiber internet in New York?
Verizon fiber reaches about 44% of New York at 2,048/2,048 Mbps, while its 940/880 Mbps tier reaches about 79%. Spectrum fiber reaches about 16% and Astound Broadband fiber about 5%, so building-level availability determines which fiber options you can order.
What internet speed do I need in New York?
A 300 Mbps plan covers common work, streaming, and shared-household needs, while 500 Mbps or more suits heavier simultaneous use. New York plans range from 25 Mbps HughesNet Lite to Verizon’s 2,048/2,048 Mbps fiber where available, so household demand and address eligibility matter.
Is fast fiber available in Harlem?
ZIP 10027 reports Verizon 2,048/2,048 Mbps fiber across about 36% of listed coverage and 940/880 Mbps fiber across about 29%. That makes fast fiber a real Harlem option, but the separate ZIP shares show why you should verify the exact building.
Is Verizon Fiber better than Spectrum in New York?
Verizon Fiber's 1 Gig plan is $89.99/mo with 880 Mbps upload; Spectrum's is $60/mo with 35 Mbps upload. Verizon Fiber sells up to 940 Mbps here and Spectrum up to 1,000 Mbps. Spectrum reaches more of New York (about 88% vs 79%), so check which one your address gets.
Is Starlink worth it in New York?
Rarely. Starlink starts at $55/mo, and cable or fiber reaches about 95% of New York. It makes the most sense at an address with no wired or 5G home internet option.
Is $100 a month a lot for internet in New York?
For most homes, yes. A 1 Gig plan in New York costs $45 (Starry), $60 (Spectrum), $89.99 (Verizon) a month in our latest price check. If you pay more than $80 for a gig, your promo price may have ended.
How We Analyze Internet in New York
FCC Broadband Data
We use the FCC National Broadband Map, updated twice a year with provider-reported coverage at the census block level.
Speed Score
A state-wide percentile of each plan’s maximum advertised download speed against every option filed with the FCC in the state, all technologies on one scale. It is not a measured speed test.
Coverage Calculation
Provider coverage shows what percentage of census blocks in New York report service availability from each provider.
Data Coverage for New York
How We Calculate Speed Score
The Speed Score is a state-wide percentile from 0 to 100. It answers one question: of every internet option filed with the FCC in this state, across every technology, what share is slower than this plan’s maximum advertised download speed?
What goes in:
- The plan’s maximum advertised download speed, as the provider files it with the FCC and lists it for sale.
- Every other serviceable option in the state from the FCC Broadband Data Collection, counted by the census blocks it reaches.
Speed Score = share of the state’s filed options with a lower advertised download speed
A score of 85 means this plan’s advertised speed beats 85% of the options filed in the state. Fiber, cable, DSL, fixed wireless and satellite are all on the same scale, so a 1,000 Mbps plan scores the same whoever sells it.
What it is not: a measured speed test. It does not include latency, upload speed, reliability or congestion. Real throughput at an address varies with wiring, equipment and time of day.
How providers are ordered on this page: each provider’s tier scores are averaged across the census blocks it serves, then multiplied by the share of the city it reaches. Wired providers rank ahead of wireless-only ones, and satellite last, because their filings describe a signal footprint rather than a plant. The same rule sets the title and the 30-second verdict.
Data source: FCC National Broadband Map (Broadband Data Collection), republished roughly twice a year; provider plan lists checked monthly.
How We Calculate Capabilities
Estimated Capabilities predict how well each internet plan supports common household activities based on speed requirements and connection type.
Rating Scale:
- Excellent – Optimal performance, handles peak usage easily
- Good – Reliable performance with minimal issues
- Fair – Functional but may experience slowdowns during heavy use
- Poor – Not recommended; expect frequent buffering or lag
How We Rate Each Category:
Streaming
Based on download speed. 4K streaming requires 25+ Mbps per stream; HD requires 5+ Mbps. We account for multiple simultaneous streams.
Multi-device
Evaluates total bandwidth capacity divided by typical household device count (phones, tablets, smart TVs, computers). Fiber and cable handle many devices better than DSL or satellite.
Gaming
Considers both upload speed (for sending game data) and latency (ping time). Fiber and cable excel here; satellite connections struggle due to inherent signal delay.
Whole Home
Assesses whether the connection can reliably serve an entire household during peak evening hours. Factors in technology type (shared vs. dedicated bandwidth) and total speed capacity.
Note: Actual performance depends on your specific location, network congestion, and equipment quality.