In Queens there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 97.10% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,981 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 Queens, NY.
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Fiber Internet Service Providers in Queens
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 Queens are not shown.
Queens 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 Queens is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 97.10% of Queens. 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 Queens above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Queens?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Queens.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Queens home can get up to 1,981 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city 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, 8.44% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Queens.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Queens, and slower in the south areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Queens?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Queens you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 88.30% of Queens homes.
- Cable is fastest for 10.56% 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 Queens homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Queens, along with details on where in Queens and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Queens, NY
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 96.75%, or 2,327,223 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Queens area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Queens.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Queens. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Queens. The fastest plan anyone in Queens 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 Queens customers is up to 1,948 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 91.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 9.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Queens 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 Queens 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 Queens 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 1,943 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 91.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 9.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Queens, NY
Verizon fiber coverage
About 96.75%, or 2,327,223 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Queens area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Queens.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Queens. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Queens. The fastest plan anyone in Queens 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 Queens customers is up to 1,948 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 91.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 9.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Queens 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 Queens 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 Queens 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 1,943 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 91.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 9.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Queens, NY
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 6.15%, or 147,955 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Queens 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 Queens.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Queens. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Queens. The fastest plan anyone in Queens can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Queens customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Queens 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 Queens fiber providers. Spectrum offers 3 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 Queens 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 177 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 30.6% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 69.4% up to 35.0 Mbps
Queens Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Queens or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Queens compare to the rest of New York?
Fiber internet speeds in Queens are much faster versus the average speeds in New York: 0.00 Mbps in New York versus 1,981 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in New York is 0.00% versus 97.10% in Queens.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Queens 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
- Bellerose Terrace, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Queens Village, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Bellerose, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Saddle Rock, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Floral Park, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Great Neck Estates, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Elmont, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- South Floral Park, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Russell Gardens, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lake Success, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Schaumburg, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Savannah, GA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Schenectady, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Sandy Springs, GA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Santa Rosa, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Santa Fe, NM: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Scranton, PA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Santa Cruz, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Scottsdale, AZ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- San Antonio, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds