In the Poughkeepsie area there are 6 residential Fiber providers covering 62.94% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 4,731 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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Poughkeepsie, NY Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Poughkeepsie
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 the Poughkeepsie area are not shown.
Poughkeepsie Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in the Poughkeepsie area is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 62.94% of the Poughkeepsie area. 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 the Poughkeepsie area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in the Poughkeepsie area?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in the Poughkeepsie area.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Poughkeepsie home can get up to 4,731 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city 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 300 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Poughkeepsie area.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of the Poughkeepsie area, and slower in the north areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in the Poughkeepsie area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Poughkeepsie area you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 62.25% of Poughkeepsie homes.
- Cable is fastest for 32.25% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.09%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.39% of Poughkeepsie homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Poughkeepsie area, along with details on where in the Poughkeepsie area and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Poughkeepsie, NY
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 35.45%, or 247,159 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Poughkeepsie area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of the Poughkeepsie area.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Poughkeepsie area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Poughkeepsie area. The fastest plan anyone in the Poughkeepsie area can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Poughkeepsie customers is up to 2,019 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 97.4% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 2.6% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In the Poughkeepsie area 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 below average compared to other Poughkeepsie fiber providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Poughkeepsie area 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 2,017 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 97.4% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 2.6% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Poughkeepsie, NY
Verizon fiber coverage
About 35.45%, or 247,159 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Poughkeepsie area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of the Poughkeepsie area.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Poughkeepsie area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Poughkeepsie area. The fastest plan anyone in the Poughkeepsie area can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Poughkeepsie customers is up to 2,019 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 97.4% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 2.6% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In the Poughkeepsie area 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 below average compared to other Poughkeepsie fiber providers. Verizon offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Poughkeepsie area 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 2,017 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 97.4% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 2.6% up to 880.0 Mbps
Optimum Fiber in Poughkeepsie, NY
Optimum fiber coverage
About 18.12%, or 126,354 people, have Optimum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south and southwest Poughkeepsie 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 the Poughkeepsie area.
Optimum fiber download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Poughkeepsie area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Optimum fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Poughkeepsie area. The fastest plan anyone in the Poughkeepsie area can order from Optimum goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all Poughkeepsie customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Optimum fiber upload speeds
In the Poughkeepsie area 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 Poughkeepsie fiber providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Poughkeepsie area is up to 8,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Poughkeepsie Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Poughkeepsie area or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in the Poughkeepsie area compare to the rest of New York?
Fiber internet speeds in the Poughkeepsie area are much faster versus the average speeds in New York: 0.00 Mbps in New York versus 4,731 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in New York is 0.00% versus 62.94% in the Poughkeepsie area.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Poughkeepsie area 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
- Fairview, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Highland, NY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Haviland, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Freedom Plains, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Pleasant Valley, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hyde Park, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Wappingers Falls, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Marlboro, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Clintondale, NY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lagrangeville, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Ogden, UT: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Akron, OH: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Madison, WI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Winston-Salem, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Des Moines, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Provo, UT: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lakeland, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Daytona Beach, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Syracuse, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Wichita, KS: more fiber coverage, slower speeds