In Horseheads there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 82.50% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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 Fiber internet providers in Horseheads, NY.
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Horseheads, NY Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Horseheads
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 Horseheads are not shown.
Horseheads 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 Horseheads is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 82.50% of Horseheads. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Empire Access. Call one of the companies with service in Horseheads above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Horseheads?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Horseheads.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Horseheads home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 82.50% of residents can get.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Horseheads?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Horseheads you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 82.50% of Horseheads homes.
- Cable is fastest for 17.35% 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 Horseheads homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Horseheads, along with details on where in Horseheads and at what speeds.
Empire Access Fiber in Horseheads, NY
Empire Access fiber coverage
About 82.10%, or 15,856 people, have Empire Access fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Horseheads area. Empire Access is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Horseheads.
Empire Access fiber download speeds
Empire Access is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Horseheads. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Empire Access fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Horseheads. The fastest plan anyone in Horseheads can order from Empire Access goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Horseheads customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Empire Access fiber upload speeds
In Horseheads download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Empire Access fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Empire Access is average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Horseheads fiber providers. Empire Access offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Horseheads is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Horseheads, NY
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 1.99%, or 384 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast and northeast Horseheads area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Horseheads.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Horseheads. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Horseheads. The fastest plan anyone in Horseheads can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Horseheads customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Horseheads download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Horseheads fiber providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Horseheads is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Horseheads Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Horseheads or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Horseheads compare to the rest of New York?
Fiber internet speeds in Horseheads are much faster versus the average speeds in New York: 0.00 Mbps in New York versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in New York is 0.00% versus 82.50% in Horseheads.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Horseheads 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 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
- Elmira Heights, NY: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Sullivanville, NY: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Elmira, NY: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Millport, NY: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Breesport, NY: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Big Flats, NY: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
- West Elmira, NY: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Southport, NY: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- East Corning, NY: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
- North Chemung, NY: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Sellersburg, IN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Fulton, MO: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Gaston, SC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Georgetown, DE: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Glenvar Heights, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Godfrey, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Rutland, VT: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Scottsboro, AL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Seaford, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Seagoville, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds