In Staten Island there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 99.56% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,971 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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Staten Island, NY Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Staten 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 Staten Island are not shown.
Staten 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 Staten Island is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 99.56% of Staten 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 Staten Island above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Staten Island?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Staten Island.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Staten Island home can get up to 1,971 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 2,048 Mbps, which 92.65% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 6.90% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Staten Island.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Staten Island, and slower in the east areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Staten Island?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Staten Island you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 92.66% of Staten Island homes.
- Cable is fastest for 6.85% 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 Staten Island homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Staten Island, along with details on where in Staten Island and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Staten Island, NY
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 99.56%, or 493,545 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Staten Island area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Staten Island.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Staten Island. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Staten Island. The fastest plan anyone in Staten Island 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 Staten Island customers is up to 1,971 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 93.1% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 6.9% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Staten 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 Staten Island 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 Staten 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 1,967 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 93.1% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 6.9% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Staten Island, NY
Verizon fiber coverage
About 99.56%, or 493,545 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Staten Island area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Staten Island.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Staten Island. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Staten Island. The fastest plan anyone in Staten Island 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 Staten Island customers is up to 1,971 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 93.1% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 6.9% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Staten 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 Staten Island 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 Staten 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 1,967 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 93.1% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 6.9% up to 880.0 Mbps
Staten Island Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Staten Island or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Staten Island compare to the rest of New York?
Fiber internet speeds in Staten Island are much faster versus the average speeds in New York: 0.00 Mbps in New York versus 1,971 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in New York is 0.00% versus 99.56% in Staten Island.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Staten 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 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
- Bayonne, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Elizabeth, NJ: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Linden, NJ: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Avenel, NJ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Rahway, NJ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Roselle, NJ: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Woodbridge, NJ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Roselle Park, NJ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Perth Amboy, NJ: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hillside, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Huntsville, AL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Homestead, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Humble, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Garland, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Greenwood, IN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Guaynabo, PR: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Grand Rapids, MI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Great Falls, MT: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Grand Prairie, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Gilbert, AZ: less fiber coverage, faster speeds