In the Syracuse area there are 4 residential Fiber providers covering 67.92% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,044 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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Syracuse, NY Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Syracuse
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 Syracuse area are not shown.
Syracuse 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 the Syracuse area is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 67.92% of the Syracuse area. 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 the Syracuse area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in the Syracuse area?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in the Syracuse area.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Syracuse home can get up to 1,044 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 7,000 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, 52.55% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Syracuse area.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of the Syracuse area, and slower in the central areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in the Syracuse area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Syracuse area you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 15.51% of Syracuse homes.
- Cable is fastest for 72.41% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 9.44%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.58% of Syracuse homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Syracuse area, along with details on where in the Syracuse area and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Syracuse, NY
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 55.41%, or 366,818 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Syracuse area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of the Syracuse area.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Syracuse area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Syracuse area. The fastest plan anyone in the Syracuse 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 Syracuse customers is up to 973 Mbps.
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- 3.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 97.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In the Syracuse 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 Syracuse 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 Syracuse 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 915 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 3.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 97.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Syracuse, NY
Verizon fiber coverage
About 55.41%, or 366,818 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Syracuse area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of the Syracuse area.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Syracuse area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Syracuse area. The fastest plan anyone in the Syracuse 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 Syracuse customers is up to 973 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 3.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 97.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In the Syracuse 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 Syracuse 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 Syracuse 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 915 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 3.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 97.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Syracuse, NY
Windstream fiber coverage
About 10.12%, or 67,022 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest Syracuse area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Syracuse area.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Syracuse area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Syracuse area. The fastest plan anyone in the Syracuse area can order from Windstream goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Syracuse customers is up to 1,368 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 36.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 63.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In the Syracuse area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Syracuse fiber providers. Windstream 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 Syracuse area is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 1,368 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 36.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 63.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Syracuse, NY
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 3.28%, or 21,708 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, northwest, east, west, and northeast Syracuse 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 the Syracuse area.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Syracuse area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Syracuse area. The fastest plan anyone in the Syracuse area can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Syracuse customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In the Syracuse area 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 Syracuse fiber providers. Spectrum 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 Syracuse area is up to 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 315 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 60.3% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 39.7% up to 35.0 Mbps
Syracuse Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Syracuse area or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in the Syracuse area compare to the rest of New York?
Fiber internet speeds in the Syracuse area are much faster versus the average speeds in New York: 0.00 Mbps in New York versus 1,044 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in New York is 0.00% versus 67.92% in the Syracuse area.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Syracuse 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
- Lyncourt, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Solvay, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Westvale, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Mattydale, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Jamesville, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Fairmount, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- East Syracuse, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Nedrow, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- North Syracuse, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Liverpool, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Daytona Beach, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Wichita, KS: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Provo, UT: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Des Moines, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Winston-Salem, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Madison, WI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Ogden, UT: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Springfield, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Poughkeepsie, NY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Akron, OH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds