In Roosevelt Island there are 4 residential Fiber providers covering 71.72% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,974 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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Roosevelt Island, Manhattan, NY Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Roosevelt Island
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 Roosevelt Island are not shown.
Roosevelt Island 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 Roosevelt Island is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 71.72% of Roosevelt Island. 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 Roosevelt Island above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Roosevelt Island?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Roosevelt Island.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Roosevelt Island home can get up to 1,974 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the neighborhood is 2,048 Mbps, which 66.93% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 4.79% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Roosevelt Island.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Roosevelt Island, and slower in the northeast areas of the neighborhood.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Roosevelt Island?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Roosevelt Island you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with fiber in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 66.93% of Roosevelt Island homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 32.98%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Roosevelt Island homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Roosevelt Island, along with details on where in Roosevelt Island and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Roosevelt Island, Manhattan, NY
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 71.72%, or 8,407 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the central, southwest, and northeast Roosevelt Island area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Roosevelt Island.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Roosevelt Island. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Roosevelt Island. The fastest plan anyone in Roosevelt Island 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 Roosevelt Island customers is up to 1,974 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 93.3% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 6.7% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Roosevelt Island 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 Roosevelt Island 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 Roosevelt Island 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 1,970 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 93.3% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 6.7% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Roosevelt Island, Manhattan, NY
Verizon fiber coverage
About 71.72%, or 8,407 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the central, southwest, and northeast Roosevelt Island area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Roosevelt Island.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Roosevelt Island. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Roosevelt Island. The fastest plan anyone in Roosevelt Island 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 Roosevelt Island customers is up to 1,974 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 93.3% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 6.7% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Roosevelt Island 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 Roosevelt Island 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 Roosevelt Island 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 1,970 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 93.3% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 6.7% up to 880.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Roosevelt Island, Manhattan, NY
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 14.08%, or 1,650 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest and central Roosevelt Island 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 Roosevelt Island.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Roosevelt Island. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Roosevelt Island. The fastest plan anyone in Roosevelt Island can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Roosevelt Island customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Roosevelt Island 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 Roosevelt Island fiber providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Roosevelt Island is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Starry Fiber in Roosevelt Island, Manhattan, NY
Starry fiber coverage
About 10.25%, or 1,201 people, have Starry fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the central Roosevelt Island area. Starry is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Roosevelt Island.
Starry fiber download speeds
Starry is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Roosevelt Island. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Starry fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Roosevelt Island. The fastest plan anyone in Roosevelt Island can order from Starry goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Roosevelt Island customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Starry fiber upload speeds
In Roosevelt Island download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Starry fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Starry is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Roosevelt Island fiber providers. Starry offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Roosevelt Island is up to 250 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
Roosevelt Island Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Roosevelt Island or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Roosevelt Island compare to the rest of Manhattan?
Fiber internet speeds in Roosevelt Island are much faster versus the average speeds in Manhattan: 0.00 Mbps in Manhattan versus 1,974 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar fiber availability compared to the neighborhood. Average fiber coverage in Manhattan is 0.00% versus 71.72% in Roosevelt Island.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Roosevelt Island 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
- Upper East Side, Manhattan, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- North Sutton Area, Manhattan, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Long Island City, Queens, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Carnegie Hill, Manhattan, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Midtown, Manhattan, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Astoria, Queens, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Murray Hill, Manhattan, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Yorkville, Manhattan, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Sunnyside, Queens, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Theater District, Manhattan, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Broadway Junction, Brooklyn, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Pinehurst, Everett, WA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Steele Creek, Charlotte, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Madisonville, Cincinnati, OH: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Mount Pleasant, Providence, RI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Allandale, Austin, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Norteast Citizens Action, Grand Rapids, MI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- North Los Altos, Los Altos, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Reservoir Hill-Bolton Hill, Baltimore, MD: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Silver Spring, Milwaukee, WI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds