In Howard Beach there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 98.75% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,859 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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Howard Beach, Queens, NY Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Howard Beach
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 Howard Beach are not shown.
Howard Beach 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 Howard Beach is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 98.75% of Howard Beach. 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 Howard Beach above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Howard Beach?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Howard Beach.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Howard Beach home can get up to 1,859 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the neighborhood is 8,000 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, 20.72% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Howard Beach.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Howard Beach, and slower in the southwest areas of the neighborhood.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Howard Beach?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Howard Beach you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 78.06% of Howard Beach homes.
- Cable is fastest for 20.94% 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 less than 1% of Howard Beach homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Howard Beach, along with details on where in Howard Beach and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Howard Beach, Queens, NY
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 98.48%, or 26,413 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Howard Beach area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Howard Beach.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard Beach. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Howard Beach. The fastest plan anyone in Howard Beach 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 Howard Beach customers is up to 1,815 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 79.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 21.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Howard Beach download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Howard Beach 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 Howard Beach 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 1,802 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 79.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 21.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Howard Beach, Queens, NY
Verizon fiber coverage
About 98.48%, or 26,413 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Howard Beach area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Howard Beach.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard Beach. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Howard Beach. The fastest plan anyone in Howard Beach 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 Howard Beach customers is up to 1,815 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 79.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 21.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Howard Beach download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Howard Beach 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 Howard Beach 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 1,802 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 79.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 21.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Howard Beach Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Howard Beach or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Howard Beach compare to the rest of Queens?
Fiber internet speeds in Howard Beach are much faster versus the average speeds in Queens: 0.00 Mbps in Queens versus 1,859 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar fiber availability compared to the neighborhood. Average fiber coverage in Queens is 0.00% versus 98.75% in Howard Beach.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Howard Beach 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
- Ozone Park, Queens, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- South Ozone Park, Queens, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- East Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Woodhaven, Queens, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Richmond Hill, Queens, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Broadway Junction, Brooklyn, NY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Glendale, Queens, NY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Canarsie, Brooklyn, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Locust Manor, Queens, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Clifton, Staten Island, NY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Greater Landover, Landover, MD: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hazelwood-Mill Park, Portland, OR: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Green Hills, Nashville, TN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Highland Hills, San Antonio, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Highline, Seattle, WA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Kyle Canyon, Las Vegas, NV: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Logan-Ogontz-Fern Rock, Philadelphia, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- North End, St. Paul, MN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds