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Astound vs Spectrum in New York
New York shoppers trade Astound’s lower price and faster downloads where available for Spectrum’s broader reach and stronger uploads.
Spectrum is the better overall pick because it reaches more New York homes and offers much stronger upload performance, even though Astound starts cheaper. Astound wins on maximum download speed where available and price, while Spectrum wins on coverage and upload speed. Astound is right for households that can get its faster plan and want the lowest starting rate; Spectrum suits shoppers who value broader availability, video calls, and dependable all-around performance. Check your address before choosing, especially if you want Astound’s 1,500/50 Mbps cable tier.
At a glance
Astound vs. Spectrum, side by side.
| Provider | Type | Top speed | City coverage | Starting price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astound |
Cable | 1 Gig 50 Mbps upload |
55% | $20/mo | Budget-friendly |
| Spectrum |
Cable | 1 Gig 1 Gig upload |
89% | $30/mo | Solid cable option |
Coverage map
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Neighborhood breakdown
The better choice can shift by ZIP and neighborhood because availability varies block to block across New York. Spectrum reaches about 89% overall, while Astound reaches about 55% overall, so verify the exact address before relying on Astound’s faster tier.
| ZIP | Neighborhoods | Coverage | Top speed | Rank score | Winner | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astound | Spectrum | Astound | Spectrum | Astound | Spectrum | |||
| 10013 | Tribeca, SoHo, Chinatown, Hudson Square | 50% | 91% | 1 Gig | 1 Gig | 32 | 70 | Spectrum |
| 10012 | SoHo, NoHo, Greenwich Village, Little Italy | 52% | 96% | 1 Gig | 1 Gig | 33 | 74 | Spectrum |
| 10014 | West Village, Greenwich Village, Meatpacking District | 73% | 94% | 1 Gig | 1 Gig | 47 | 72 | Spectrum |
| 10002 | Lower East Side, Chinatown, Two Bridges | 28% | 86% | 1 Gig | 1 Gig | 18 | 66 | Spectrum |
| 10001 | Chelsea, Hudson Yards, Koreatown, Garment District | 82% | 85% | 1 Gig | 1 Gig | 53 | 65 | Spectrum |
| 10038 | Financial District, South Street Seaport, Lower Manhattan | 60% | 80% | 1 Gig | 1 Gig | 39 | 61 | Spectrum |
| 10007 | Tribeca, Civic Center, World Trade Center | 58% | 76% | 1 Gig | 1 Gig | 37 | 58 | Spectrum |
| 10003 | East Village, Gramercy Park, Union Square, NoHo | 78% | 95% | 1 Gig | 1 Gig | 51 | 73 | Spectrum |
| 10011 | Chelsea, West Village, Meatpacking District | 84% | 97% | 1 Gig | 1 Gig | 54 | 75 | Spectrum |
| 10027 | Harlem, Morningside Heights, Manhattanville | 36% | 93% | 1 Gig | 1 Gig | 23 | 72 | Spectrum |
| 10016 | Murray Hill, Kips Bay, Rose Hill, NoMad | 92% | 94% | 1 Gig | 1 Gig | 59 | 72 | Spectrum |
| 10029 | East Harlem, Spanish Harlem, El Barrio | 32% | 93% | 1 Gig | 1 Gig | 21 | 71 | Spectrum |
| 10032 | Washington Heights, Sugar Hill | 4% | 90% | 1 Gig | 1 Gig | 3 | 69 | Spectrum |
| 10035 | East Harlem, Spanish Harlem, Randalls Island | 14% | 90% | 1 Gig | 1 Gig | 9 | 69 | Spectrum |
| 10025 | Upper West Side, Manhattan Valley, Morningside Heights | 76% | 96% | 1 Gig | 1 Gig | 49 | 74 | Spectrum |
| 10033 | Washington Heights, Hudson Heights | 0% | 94% | — | 1 Gig | — | 73 | Spectrum |
| 10019 | Hell’s Kitchen, Midtown, Columbus Circle, Theater District | 87% | 84% | 1 Gig | 1 Gig | 56 | 65 | Spectrum |
| 10017 | Midtown East, Turtle Bay, Grand Central | 88% | 88% | 1 Gig | 1 Gig | 57 | 68 | Spectrum |
| 10021 | Upper East Side, Lenox Hill | 86% | 96% | 1 Gig | 1 Gig | 55 | 74 | Spectrum |
| 10026 | Harlem, South Harlem, Morningside Heights | 54% | 99% | 1 Gig | 1 Gig | 34 | 76 | Spectrum |
| 10010 | Gramercy, Flatiron District, Kips Bay, Rose Hill | 90% | 93% | 1 Gig | 1 Gig | 58 | 71 | Spectrum |
| 10031 | Hamilton Heights, West Harlem, Sugar Hill | 20% | 91% | 1 Gig | 1 Gig | 13 | 70 | Spectrum |
| 10022 | Midtown East, Turtle Bay, Sutton Place | 94% | 94% | 1 Gig | 1 Gig | 61 | 72 | Spectrum |
| 10028 | Upper East Side, Yorkville, Carnegie Hill | 84% | 100% | 1 Gig | 1 Gig | 54 | 77 | Spectrum |
| 10024 | Upper West Side, Manhattan Valley | 92% | 97% | 1 Gig | 1 Gig | 59 | 75 | Spectrum |
| 10075 | Upper East Side, Lenox Hill, Yorkville | 86% | 98% | 1 Gig | 1 Gig | 55 | 75 | Spectrum |
| 10004 | Financial District, Battery Park, Whitehall | 76% | 77% | 1 Gig | 1 Gig | 49 | 59 | Spectrum |
| 10128 | Upper East Side, Yorkville, Carnegie Hill | 89% | 99% | 1 Gig | 1 Gig | 57 | 76 | Spectrum |
| 10036 | Times Square, Hell’s Kitchen, Theater District, Midtown West | 67% | 89% | 1 Gig | 1 Gig | 43 | 69 | Spectrum |
| 10040 | Washington Heights, Fort George, Inwood | 0% | 97% | 1 Gig | 1 Gig | 0 | 75 | Spectrum |
| 10023 | Upper West Side, Lincoln Square | 77% | 94% | 1 Gig | 1 Gig | 50 | 72 | Spectrum |
| 10018 | Garment District, Hell’s Kitchen, Times Square | 68% | 87% | 1 Gig | 1 Gig | 44 | 67 | Spectrum |
| 10037 | Harlem, Central Harlem, Sugar Hill | 23% | 81% | 1 Gig | 1 Gig | 15 | 62 | Spectrum |
| 10009 | East Village, Alphabet City, Tompkins Square | 60% | 93% | 1 Gig | 1 Gig | 38 | 72 | Spectrum |
| 10065 | Upper East Side, Lenox Hill | 84% | 95% | 1 Gig | 1 Gig | 54 | 73 | Spectrum |
| 10034 | Inwood, Marble Hill | 9% | 86% | 1 Gig | 1 Gig | 6 | 66 | Spectrum |
| 10005 | Financial District, Wall Street | 78% | 68% | 1 Gig | 1 Gig | 50 | 52 | Spectrum |
| 10030 | Harlem, Central Harlem, Strivers’ Row | 12% | 99% | 1 Gig | 1 Gig | 8 | 76 | Spectrum |
| 10039 | Harlem, Sugar Hill, Colonial Park | 14% | 98% | 1 Gig | 1 Gig | 9 | 75 | Spectrum |
Rank score (0–100) is each provider’s Speed Score, discounted for weak upload, times the share of that ZIP it reaches — the same rule that orders providers on the New York city page, so it moves as availability changes street to street.
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Check my addressFrequently asked questions
Is Astound or Spectrum available at my New York address?
Spectrum’s cable tier reaches about 88% of the city, while Astound’s cable tier reaches about 54%. Overall, Spectrum reaches about 89% and Astound reaches about 55%, so check your exact address before signing up.
Which is cheaper, Astound or Spectrum, and what will I actually pay?
Astound’s promotional starting price is $20/mo, versus Spectrum’s $30/mo. These are promotional starting rates, so confirm the post-promo rate, equipment fees, and any contract before signing; then choose based on the verified total cost at your address.
Which is faster for gaming, working from home, or 4K streaming?
Astound’s cable tier is 1,500/50 Mbps and reaches about 54% of the city, while Spectrum’s cable tier is 1,000/1,000 Mbps and reaches about 88%. Astound has faster downloads where available, but Spectrum’s stronger upload is better for video calls and work from home; check availability and your main usage next.
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