In Long Island City there are 4 residential Fiber providers covering 90.44% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,980 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 Long Island City, Queens, NY.
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Long Island City, Queens, NY Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Long Island City
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 Long Island City are not shown.
Long Island City Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Long Island City is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 90.44% of Long Island City. 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 Long Island City above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Long Island City?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Long Island City.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Long Island City home can get up to 1,980 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the neighborhood is 2,048 Mbps, which 84.02% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 3.93% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Long Island City.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Long Island City, and slower in the east areas of the neighborhood.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Long Island City?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Long Island City you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 85.73% of Long Island City homes.
- Cable is fastest for 13.67% 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 Long Island City homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Long Island City, along with details on where in Long Island City and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Long Island City, Queens, NY
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 88.51%, or 50,877 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Long Island City area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Long Island City.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Long Island City. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Long Island City. The fastest plan anyone in Long Island City 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 Long Island City customers is up to 1,992 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 94.9% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Long Island City 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 Long Island City 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 Long Island City 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 1,989 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 94.9% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Long Island City, Queens, NY
Verizon fiber coverage
About 88.51%, or 50,877 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Long Island City area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Long Island City.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Long Island City. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Long Island City. The fastest plan anyone in Long Island City 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 Long Island City customers is up to 1,992 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 94.9% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Long Island City 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 Long Island City 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 Long Island City 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 1,989 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 94.9% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 880.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Long Island City, Queens, NY
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 35.72%, or 20,534 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the central, west, north, northeast, and southwest Long Island City area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Long Island City.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Long Island City. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Long Island City. The fastest plan anyone in Long Island City can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Long Island City customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Long Island City 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 Long Island City 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 Long Island City 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 291 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 55.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 45.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in Long Island City, Queens, NY
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 22.83%, or 13,122 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the central, north, northeast, west, southwest, and south Long Island City 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 Long Island City.
Astound Broadband fiber download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Long Island City. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Long Island City. The fastest plan anyone in Long Island City can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Long Island City customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Long Island City 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 Long Island City fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Long Island City is up to 1,500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Long Island City Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Long Island City or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Long Island City compare to the rest of Queens?
Fiber internet speeds in Long Island City are much faster versus the average speeds in Queens: 0.00 Mbps in Queens versus 1,980 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar fiber availability compared to the neighborhood. Average fiber coverage in Queens is 0.00% versus 90.44% in Long Island City.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Long Island City 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
- Roosevelt Island, Manhattan, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- North Sutton Area, Manhattan, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Sunnyside, Queens, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Murray Hill, Manhattan, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Upper East Side, Manhattan, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Astoria, Queens, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Kips Bay, Manhattan, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Midtown, Manhattan, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Gramercy, Manhattan, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Valley Oak, Stockton, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Estrella, Phoenix, AZ: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Far Northwest, Fort Worth, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Flagami, Miami, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Fordham, Bronx, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lone Mountain, Las Vegas, NV: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- University City, San Diego, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- University Heights, Bronx, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds