In Queens there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 99.58% of the city. 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, NY.
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Cable Internet Service Providers in Queens
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 are not shown.
Queens 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 is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 99.58% of Queens. 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 above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Queens?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Queens.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Queens home can get up to 1,149 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city 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.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Queens, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Queens?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Queens you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 88.30% of Queens homes.
- Cable is fastest for 10.56% of the city.
- 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 homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Queens, along with details on where in Queens and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Queens, NY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 99.48%, or 2,392,891 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Queens area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Queens.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Queens. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Queens. The fastest plan anyone in Queens can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Queens customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Queens 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 cable providers. Spectrum offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Queens 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, NY
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 29.56%, or 711,109 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, west, north, central, east, south, and northeast Queens 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.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Queens. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Queens. The fastest plan anyone in Queens can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Queens customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In Queens 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 cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Queens is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Queens Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Queens or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Queens compare to the rest of New York?
Cable internet speeds in Queens are much faster versus the average speeds in New York: 0.00 Mbps in New York versus 1,149 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in New York is 0.00% versus 99.58% in Queens.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Queens 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Bellerose Terrace, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Queens Village, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Bellerose, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Saddle Rock, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Floral Park, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Great Neck Estates, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Elmont, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- South Floral Park, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Russell Gardens, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Lake Success, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Schaumburg, IL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Savannah, GA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Schenectady, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Sandy Springs, GA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Santa Rosa, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Santa Fe, NM: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Scranton, PA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Santa Cruz, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Scottsdale, AZ: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- San Antonio, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds