In New York there are 8 residential Fiber providers covering 83.33% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 4,620 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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Fiber Internet Service Providers in New York
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 New York are not shown.
New York Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in New York is fiber internet available?
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Fiber is available in 83.33% of New York. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Optimum. Call one of the companies with service in New York above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in New York?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in New York.
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The average New York home can get up to 4,620 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the state is 10,000 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, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 30 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in New York.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of New York, and slower in the northeast areas of the state.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in New York?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in New York you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the state.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 72.55% of New York homes.
- Cable is fastest for 22.96% of the state.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.06%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.36% of New York homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in New York, along with details on where in New York and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in New York
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 68.14%, or 13,764,451 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire New York area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of New York.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New York. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout New York. The fastest plan anyone in New York can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 75 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for New York customers is up to 1,718 Mbps.
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- 70.2% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 29.8% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In New York 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 above average compared to other New York fiber providers. EarthLink offers 3 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in New York is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 75 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 1,700 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 70.2% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 29.8% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in New York
Verizon fiber coverage
About 68.14%, or 13,764,451 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire New York area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of New York.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New York. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout New York. The fastest plan anyone in New York can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 75 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for New York customers is up to 1,718 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 70.2% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 29.8% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In New York 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 above average compared to other New York fiber providers. Verizon offers 3 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in New York is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 75 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 1,700 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 70.2% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 29.8% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
Optimum Fiber in New York
Optimum fiber coverage
About 33.93%, or 6,853,946 people, have Optimum fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the southeast, south, central, and east New York area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of New York.
Optimum fiber download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New York. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Optimum fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout New York. The fastest plan anyone in New York can order from Optimum goes up to 8,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for New York customers is up to 7,999 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Optimum fiber upload speeds
In New York download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Optimum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other New York fiber providers. Optimum offers 2 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in New York is up to 8,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, Optimum customers can get speeds up to 7,999 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in New York
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 3.86%, or 780,722 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire New York 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 New York.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New York. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout New York. The fastest plan anyone in New York can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all New York customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In New York 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 below average compared to other New York fiber providers. Spectrum offers 3 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in New York 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 220 Mbps.
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- 7.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 24.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 68.4% up to 35.0 Mbps
Greenlight Networks Fiber in New York
Greenlight Networks fiber coverage
About 3.69%, or 746,022 people, have Greenlight Networks fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the northwest, west, central, northeast, and east New York area. Greenlight Networks is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of New York.
Greenlight Networks fiber download speeds
Greenlight Networks is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New York. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Greenlight Networks fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout New York. The fastest plan anyone in New York can order from Greenlight Networks goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all New York customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Greenlight Networks fiber upload speeds
In New York download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Greenlight Networks fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Greenlight Networks is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other New York fiber providers. Greenlight Networks offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in New York is up to 8,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in New York
Frontier fiber coverage
About 3.42%, or 690,577 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the northwest, central, north, west, northeast, southeast, and east New York area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of New York.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New York. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is above average. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout New York. The fastest plan anyone in New York can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 150 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for New York customers is up to 6,189 Mbps.
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- 76.5% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 15.2% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 6.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 150.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In New York download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other New York fiber providers. Frontier offers 7 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in New York is up to 7,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 150 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 6,189 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 76.5% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 15.2% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 6.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 150.0 Mbps
Empire Access Fiber in New York
Empire Access fiber coverage
About 1.66%, or 334,999 people, have Empire Access fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the west and northwest New York area. Empire Access is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of New York.
Empire Access fiber download speeds
Empire Access is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New York. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Empire Access fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout New York. The fastest plan anyone in New York can order from Empire Access goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all New York customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Empire Access fiber upload speeds
In New York download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Empire Access fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Empire Access is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other New York fiber providers. Empire Access offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in New York is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
GoNetSpeed Fiber in New York
GoNetSpeed fiber coverage
About 1.04%, or 210,973 people, have GoNetSpeed fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the northwest, north, and west New York area. GoNetSpeed is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of New York.
GoNetSpeed fiber download speeds
GoNetSpeed is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New York. Versus other fiber providers in the area, GoNetSpeed fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout New York. The fastest plan anyone in New York can order from GoNetSpeed goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for New York customers is up to 1,890 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 89.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 11.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
GoNetSpeed fiber upload speeds
In New York download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for GoNetSpeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, GoNetSpeed is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other New York fiber providers. GoNetSpeed offers 2 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in New York is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, GoNetSpeed customers can get speeds up to 1,890 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 89.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 11.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
New York Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to New York or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in New York compare to the rest of the United States?
Fiber internet speeds in New York are much faster versus the average speeds in the United States: 0.00 Mbps in the United States versus 4,620 Mbps in the state. The nation has similar fiber availability compared to the state. Average fiber coverage in the United States is 0.00% versus 83.33% in New York.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around New York 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 states?
Below are states nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby States
- Connecticut: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- New Jersey: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Pennsylvania: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Vermont: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Massachusetts: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Rhode Island: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- New Hampshire: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Delaware: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Maryland: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- District of Columbia: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
States with Similar Populations
- South Carolina: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Missouri: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Nebraska: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Nevada: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- New Mexico: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- North Dakota: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Ohio: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Oklahoma: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Oregon: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Pennsylvania: less fiber coverage, slower speeds