Scarsdale, NY Internet
Internet Providers in Scarsdale, NY
Compare every internet provider in Scarsdale, NY: coverage from FCC filings, plan prices checked monthly, and an address check for your street.
The 30-Second Verdict
UpdatedVerizon is the best overall choice, with fiber speeds up to 2,048/2,048 Mbps reaching about 86% of Scarsdale. If Optimum’s fiber reaches your address, it is the faster choice, with speeds up to 8,000/8,000 Mbps reaching about 95% of the city.
In Fox Meadow, ZIP 10583, Optimum is the clear local winner, covering about 95% with fiber and those top speeds, while Verizon fiber reaches only about 3% there. The broader city picture is more balanced than Fox Meadow suggests: Verizon’s overall footprint reaches about 99% of Scarsdale, and Optimum’s reaches about 98%, with Optimum’s cable network reaching about 98% at speeds up to 940 Mbps. Heathcote, Greenacres, and Quaker Ridge can look different street by street, so Fox Meadow should not be treated as a city-wide ranking. T-Mobile is worth checking as a budget fixed wireless option, reaching about 47% of the city with speeds up to 100/20 Mbps, while AT&T reaches about 10% at the same top speed. Coverage can change from one block to the next, so confirm the exact address before choosing.
Best Internet Providers in Scarsdale, 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 Scarsdale
Verizon’s fiber service offers low-latency performance for streaming, gaming, and work, with up to 940 Mbps download and 880 Mbps upload on the 1 Gig plan and a 69/100 Speed Score, above Scarsdale’s city average of 50. The 1 Gig and 500 Mbps fiber plans are available to about 98% of the city, but availability is address-specific, while Verizon’s 5G Home option reaches only about 8% and offers up to 300 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload.
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 service offers excellent performance for streaming, gaming, remote work, and busy households, with plans offering up to 940 Mbps download and 880 Mbps upload and availability to about 98% of Scarsdale. Fiber availability is address-dependent, while Verizon’s 5G Home option reaches only about 8% of the city and offers up to 300 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload, so check your address for fiber first rather than relying on the more limited wireless fallback.
Available Plans
Fiber
Fiber
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Best plan here: 1 Gig Internet — faster than 69% of all internet options in New York
- 1 Gig Internet$50/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo · $50 Prepaid cardFiber940 MbpsDownload69Our score$50Per month
- 500 Mbps Internet$40/mo promotional rate, then $50/moFiber500 MbpsDownload69Our score$40Per month
- 300 Mbps Internet$25/mo for 12 monthsFiber300 MbpsDownload63Our score$25Per month
Source: Optimum 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 Scarsdale
Homes with multiple streamers, remote workers, or demanding connected devices can consider Optimum’s 1 Gig Internet, a fiber plan offering up to 940 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload with a Speed Score of 69/100, above Scarsdale’s city average. Fiber is a competitive option for real-world performance, but this plan is available to about 95% of the city, so confirm that fiber reaches 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 Optimum
Optimum is a strong choice for households that stream, work from home, or have several connected devices, with fiber plans offering up to 940 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload for $50 per month, or up to 500 Mbps for $40 per month. Fiber is available to about 95% of Scarsdale, but availability is address-dependent, so confirm your location qualifies for these faster options before signing up.
Available Plans
Cable
Fiber
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 Scarsdale
Households with everyday streaming, browsing, and video calls may find T-Mobile a competitive value, with the Rely Home Internet plan offering up to 400 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload for a Speed Score of 69/100, above Scarsdale’s city average. Fixed wireless is adequate but can be more variable than wired connections, so performance may differ by address. The Rely plan is available to about 68% of Scarsdale, while the faster up to 500 Mbps plans have the same score and availability, making address qualification important.
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 practical fit for households that want affordable home internet with enough capacity for streaming, video calls, and everyday browsing, offering up to 500 Mbps download and 60 Mbps upload through fixed wireless. Its 400 Mbps and 500 Mbps plans have a Speed Score of 69/100 and are available to about 68% of Scarsdale, but fixed wireless can be less consistent than cable or fiber, so check your address for availability and compare faster wired options first.
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 Scarsdale
At $40 per month for 12 months, AT&T Internet Air offers up to 300 Mbps download and 30 Mbps upload, making it a reasonably priced option with a Speed Score of 63/100, above Scarsdale’s city average of 50. Because this is fixed wireless, real-world performance can vary by address and may be less consistent than fiber or cable, so consider checking other providers first if your household needs low-latency gaming, heavy streaming, or demanding uploads. The plan is available to about 36% of Scarsdale, so confirm 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
At $40 per month for 12 months, AT&T Internet Air offers up to 300 Mbps download and 30 Mbps upload, which is a reasonable value for a new customer but only an adequate fixed wireless option for modern households. Its speed score of 63/100 is below average, and availability is address-dependent, reaching about 36% of Scarsdale, so check your address for faster alternatives before choosing it, especially if you work from home, stream heavily, or have several users.
Available Plans
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 Scarsdale
Satellite service can support streaming, video calls, and everyday browsing, but its higher latency may feel less responsive than wired connections. Starlink’s Residential Max plan offers up to 400 Mbps download and 40 Mbps upload for $130/mo, with a Speed Score of 69/100, above the city average of 50, and availability at 100.0% of Scarsdale. Because satellite performance is more limited for latency-sensitive activities, check what other technologies are available at your specific address before choosing.
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, giving broad availability but typically higher latency, with its Residential Max plan offering up to 400 Mbps download and 40 Mbps upload for $130 per month and reaching 100.0% of Scarsdale. It can work well for everyday browsing, streaming, and many households, but check for fiber or cable at your address first because those technologies are generally better for demanding, low-latency uses. If faster wired service is unavailable, Starlink’s Residential 200 Mbps plan at $85 per month or Residential 100 Mbps plan at $55 per month provides a practical fallback.
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 Scarsdale
For $94.99 per month for the first 12 months, then $119.99, HughesNet’s Fusion plan buys up to 100 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload, but its 22/100 Speed Score is below Scarsdale’s 50 average. Satellite service is available to 100% of Scarsdale, yet its limited performance compared with alternatives makes it worth checking what else is available at your address before choosing HughesNet.
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
At $39.99 to $94.99 per month for the first 12 months, HughesNet offers up to 25 to 100 Mbps download speeds, but its satellite service has below-average performance and limited value for demanding modern use. Fusion is the best choice here at up to 100 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload, while Select and Lite offer up to 50/5 and 25/3 Mbps, respectively, and all plans cover 100% of Scarsdale. Since satellite can have high latency, check your address for faster cable or fiber service first, especially for video calls, gaming, and multiple users.
Available Plans
Gso Satellite
Cheapest and Fastest Internet Plans in Scarsdale
All 17 product lines from the 6 providers with published pricing here, showing the price you would be quoted today and what it reverts to.
Showing 10 of 17 plans
- StarlinkResidential Max 400 Mbps400 MbpsDownload69Our score$130Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- 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~98.3%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~98.3%CoverageFiber
- Optimum500 Mbps Internet$40/mo promotional rate, then $50/mo500 MbpsDownload69Our score$40$50Per month~95%CoverageFiber
- Optimum1 Gig Internet$50/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo · $50 Prepaid card940 MbpsDownload69Our score$50$60Per month~95%CoverageFiber
- Verizon300 Mbps$49.99/mo for 12 months (Auto Pay & paper-free billing required, new customers, Fios available in select areas) · $100 Amazon Gift Card300 MbpsDownload63Our score$49.99Per month~98.3%CoverageFiber
- Optimum300 Mbps Internet$25/mo for 12 months300 MbpsDownload63Our score$25$40Per month~95%CoverageFiber
- 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~67.6%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~67.6%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~67.6%CoverageFixed Wireless
Prices are the current promotional rate where one is advertised. Sourced monthly from each provider’s own site; availability varies by address.
Best Fit by Household Type in Scarsdale
Best Fit
Students & Roommates
Choose Optimum 300 Mbps Internet for shared browsing, streaming, and video calls.
Its 300 Mbps plan reaches about 95% of Scarsdale, including most addresses in Fox Meadow.
Check first: Confirm address availability and the promotional price's 12-month condition before ordering.
Best Fit
Remote Workers
Choose Verizon fiber where available for symmetrical upload and download performance.
Verizon's 2,048/2,048 Mbps fiber tier reaches about 86% of Scarsdale.
Check first: Fiber availability is address-specific despite Verizon's roughly 99% overall footprint.
Best Fit
Gamers & Streamers
Choose Optimum fiber where available for up to 8,000/8,000 Mbps.
Optimum's fiber reaches about 95% of Scarsdale, supporting heavy simultaneous streaming and downloads.
Check first: The 8,000 Mbps tier is not guaranteed by Optimum's overall coverage.
Best Fit
Rural & Edge-of-City Homes
Use Starlink when wired service is unavailable; its plans are available everywhere.
Starlink's 100 Mbps, 200 Mbps, and 400 Mbps plans each reach every address.
Check first: Satellite availability does not guarantee the same performance as fiber or cable.
Internet Providers by ZIP Code in Scarsdale
Fox Meadow 10583
Optimum is currently the strongest option for Maximum fiber speed.
Optimum fiber reaches about 95% of ZIP 10583, while Verizon's 2,048 Mbps fiber reaches about 3%.
Fox Meadow 10583
Optimum is currently the strongest option for multi-user homes, remote work, gaming, and 4K streaming.
Optimum leads this ZIP with 94.9% best-address share.
Internet providers near Scarsdale
Coverage can change completely a few miles down the road. If you’re moving to or shopping just outside Scarsdale, check the neighboring market directly.
Scarsdale Internet FAQs
Who is the best internet provider in Scarsdale, NY?
Verizon is the best overall provider, with fiber up to 2,048/2,048 Mbps reaching about 86% of Scarsdale. Optimum is faster where available, offering fiber up to 8,000/8,000 Mbps to about 95%, so check your address before choosing the higher-speed option.
What is the fastest internet in Scarsdale, NY?
Optimum is the fastest where available, with 8,000/8,000 Mbps fiber reaching about 95% of Scarsdale. Verizon remains the best overall choice, offering 2,048/2,048 Mbps fiber to about 86%, so availability should decide between maximum speed and broader overall coverage.
Which internet provider covers the most of Scarsdale, NY?
Verizon covers about 99% overall, the largest non-satellite footprint among the six listed providers. Satellite service is available everywhere, while Verizon's broad footprint includes multiple technologies; verify the exact plan and technology at your Scarsdale address before relying on fiber speeds.
What is the cheapest internet plan in Scarsdale, NY?
Optimum 300 Mbps Internet is the cheapest plan at $25/mo for the first 12 months, delivering 300 Mbps and reaching about 95% of Scarsdale. It is the lowest listed promotional starting rate, but confirm availability at your address before ordering.
Can I get fiber internet in Scarsdale?
Optimum fiber reaches about 95% of Scarsdale, while Verizon's 2,048/2,048 Mbps fiber tier reaches about 86%. Fiber availability varies by address, so residents should check eligibility before selecting a fiber-specific speed or plan.
What internet speed do I need in Scarsdale?
A 300 Mbps plan reaches about 95% through Optimum and supports typical streaming, remote work, and shared household use. Larger households with intensive uploads or many simultaneous users should check fiber availability for Verizon's 2,048/2,048 Mbps or Optimum's 8,000/8,000 Mbps tiers.
Which internet provider is best in Fox Meadow?
Optimum fiber reaches about 95% of ZIP 10583, while Verizon's 2,048/2,048 Mbps fiber reaches about 3%. Fox Meadow residents should verify the address, because the ZIP also includes smaller cable and Verizon fiber footprints.
How We Analyze Internet in Scarsdale
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 Scarsdale report service availability from each provider.
Data Coverage for Scarsdale
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.