In Chelsea there are 5 residential Fiber providers covering 89.65% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,975 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.
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Chelsea, Manhattan, NY Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Chelsea
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 Chelsea are not shown.
Chelsea Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Chelsea is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 89.65% of Chelsea. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Earthlink. Call one of the companies with service in Chelsea above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Chelsea?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Chelsea.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Chelsea home can get up to 1,975 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the neighborhood is 2,048 Mbps, which 83.04% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.20% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Chelsea.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Chelsea, and slower in the northwest areas of the neighborhood.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Chelsea?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Chelsea you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 86.62% of Chelsea homes.
- Cable is fastest for 10.11% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.19% of Chelsea homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Chelsea, along with details on where in Chelsea and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Chelsea, Manhattan, NY
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 86.16%, or 58,955 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Chelsea area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Chelsea.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chelsea. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Chelsea. The fastest plan anyone in Chelsea can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Chelsea customers is up to 2,008 Mbps.
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- 96.4% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Chelsea download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Chelsea fiber providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Chelsea is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 880 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 2,006 Mbps.
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- 96.4% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Chelsea, Manhattan, NY
Verizon fiber coverage
About 86.16%, or 58,955 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Chelsea area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Chelsea.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chelsea. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Chelsea. The fastest plan anyone in Chelsea can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Chelsea customers is up to 2,008 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 96.4% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Chelsea download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Chelsea fiber providers. Verizon offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Chelsea is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 880 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 2,006 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 96.4% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 880.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in Chelsea, Manhattan, NY
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 22.91%, or 15,679 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the east, south, southeast, north, northeast, and northwest Chelsea 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 Chelsea.
Astound Broadband fiber download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chelsea. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Chelsea. The fastest plan anyone in Chelsea can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Chelsea customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Chelsea download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Astound Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Chelsea fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Chelsea is up to 1,500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Chelsea, Manhattan, NY
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 21.97%, or 15,035 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the east, central, north, west, northwest, southwest, and northeast Chelsea area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Chelsea.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chelsea. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Chelsea. The fastest plan anyone in Chelsea can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Chelsea customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Chelsea download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Chelsea fiber providers. Spectrum offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Chelsea is up to 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 87 Mbps.
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- 11.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 88.9% up to 35.0 Mbps
Starry Fiber in Chelsea, Manhattan, NY
Starry fiber coverage
About 1.31%, or 898 people, have Starry fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the south Chelsea area. Starry is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Chelsea.
Starry fiber download speeds
Starry is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chelsea. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Starry fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Chelsea. The fastest plan anyone in Chelsea can order from Starry goes up to 800 Mbps, and all Chelsea customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 800.0 Mbps
Starry fiber upload speeds
In Chelsea download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Starry fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Starry is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Chelsea fiber providers. Starry offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Chelsea is up to 250 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
Chelsea Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Chelsea or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Chelsea compare to the rest of Manhattan?
Fiber internet speeds in Chelsea are much faster versus the average speeds in Manhattan: 0.00 Mbps in Manhattan versus 1,975 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar fiber availability compared to the neighborhood. Average fiber coverage in Manhattan is 0.00% versus 89.65% in Chelsea.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Chelsea are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber internet look like in other neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Garment District, Manhattan, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- West Village, Manhattan, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Greenwich Village, Manhattan, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Clinton, Manhattan, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Gramercy, Manhattan, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Kips Bay, Manhattan, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Murray Hill, Manhattan, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Theater District, Manhattan, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Soho, Manhattan, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- East Village, Manhattan, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Centennial Hills, Las Vegas, NV: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Far North Dallas-Keller, Keller, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Ridgewood, Queens, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Santa Teresa, San Jose, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hamilton Heights, Manhattan, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Greater Hilltop, Columbus, OH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Richmond Hill, Queens, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Southeast Arlington, Arlington, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Allston-Brighton, Brighton, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- The Heights, Jersey City, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds