In Queens County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 99.58% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,149 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in Queens County, NY.
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Queens County, NY Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Queens County
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Queens County are not shown.
Queens County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Queens County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 99.58% of Queens County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Spectrum. Call one of the companies with service in Queens County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Queens County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Queens County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Queens County home can get up to 1,149 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 70.01% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Queens County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Queens County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Queens County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Queens County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 88.30% of Queens County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 10.56% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Queens County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Queens County, along with details on where in Queens County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Queens County, NY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 99.48%, or 2,392,891 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Queens County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Queens County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Queens County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Queens County. The fastest plan anyone in Queens County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Queens County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Queens County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Queens County cable providers. Spectrum offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Queens County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 35 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Queens County, NY
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 29.56%, or 711,109 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, north, central, east, south, and northeast Queens County area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Queens County.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Queens County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Queens County. The fastest plan anyone in Queens County can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Queens County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In Queens County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Astound Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Queens County cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Queens County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Queens County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Queens County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Queens County compare to the rest of New York?
Cable internet speeds in Queens County are much faster versus the average speeds in New York: 0.00 Mbps in New York versus 1,149 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in New York is 0.00% versus 99.58% in Queens County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Queens County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Kings County, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- New York County, NY: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Bronx County, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hudson County, NJ: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Nassau County, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Essex County, NJ: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Union County, NJ: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Morris County, NJ: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Suffolk County, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Warren County, NJ: less cable coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Maricopa County, AZ: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Orange County, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Los Angeles County, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- San Diego County, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Harris County, TX: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Allegheny County, PA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- DuPage County, IL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Bronx County, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Baltimore City, MD: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Clark County, NV: less cable coverage, faster speeds