Fiber Optic Internet Providers and TV Companies in Ulster County, NY


In Ulster County there are 5 residential Fiber providers covering 34.62% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 5,408 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 Ulster County, NY.

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Ulster County, NY Availability Maps

 

Fiber Internet Service Providers in Ulster County

Archtop Fiber | Fiber

Availability:

22.55%

Avg. Speed:

2,000 Mbps

Planet Networks | Fiber

Availability:

14.15%

Avg. Speed:

10,000 Mbps

EarthLink | Fiber

Availability:

2.60%

Avg. Speed:

1,843 Mbps

Verizon | Fiber

Availability:

2.60%

Avg. Speed:

1,843 Mbps

Margaretville Telephone Company | Fiber

Availability:

1.50%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

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 Ulster County are not shown.

 

Ulster County Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Ulster County is fiber internet available?

Ulster County, NY map of fiber internet availability
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Fiber is available in 34.62% of Ulster County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Planet Networks. Call one of the companies with service in Ulster County above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in Ulster County?

The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Ulster County.

Ulster County, NY map of the fastest fiber internet speeds
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The average Ulster County home can get up to 5,408 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 10,000 Mbps, which 14.15% 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 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Ulster County.

Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Ulster County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Ulster County?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Ulster County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 34.39% of Ulster County homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 61.59% of the county.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.61% of Ulster County homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Ulster County, along with details on where in Ulster County and at what speeds.

Archtop Fiber Fiber in Ulster County, NY

Archtop Fiber fiber coverage

About 22.55%, or 41,016 people, have Archtop Fiber fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, east, central, and north Ulster County area. Archtop Fiber is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Ulster County.

 

Archtop Fiber fiber download speeds

Archtop Fiber is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ulster County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Archtop Fiber fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ulster County. The fastest plan anyone in Ulster County can order from Archtop Fiber goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Ulster County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Archtop Fiber customers in Ulster County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps

 

Archtop Fiber fiber upload speeds

In Ulster County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Archtop Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Archtop Fiber is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Ulster County fiber providers. Archtop Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ulster County is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Archtop Fiber's Ulster County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Planet Networks Fiber in Ulster County, NY

Planet Networks fiber coverage

About 14.15%, or 25,739 people, have Planet Networks fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, south, east, central, and north Ulster County area. Planet Networks is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Ulster County.

 

Planet Networks fiber download speeds

Planet Networks is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ulster County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Planet Networks fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ulster County. The fastest plan anyone in Ulster County can order from Planet Networks goes up to 10,000 Mbps, and all Ulster County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Planet Networks customers in Ulster County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps

 

Planet Networks fiber upload speeds

In Ulster County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Planet Networks fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Planet Networks is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Ulster County fiber providers. Planet Networks offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ulster County is up to 10,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Planet Networks's Ulster County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

EarthLink Fiber in Ulster County, NY

EarthLink fiber coverage

About 2.60%, or 4,734 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south and southeast Ulster County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Ulster County.

 

EarthLink fiber download speeds

EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ulster County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Ulster County. The fastest plan anyone in Ulster County can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Ulster County customers is up to 1,843 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to EarthLink customers in Ulster County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 81.5% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
  • 18.5% up to 940.0 Mbps

 

EarthLink fiber upload speeds

In Ulster County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Ulster County fiber providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ulster County 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 1,832 Mbps.

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EarthLink's Ulster County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 81.5% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
  • 18.5% up to 880.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Verizon Fiber in Ulster County, NY

Verizon fiber coverage

About 2.60%, or 4,734 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south and southeast Ulster County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Ulster County.

 

Verizon fiber download speeds

Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ulster County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Ulster County. The fastest plan anyone in Ulster County can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Ulster County customers is up to 1,843 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Verizon customers in Ulster County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 81.5% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
  • 18.5% up to 940.0 Mbps

 

Verizon fiber upload speeds

In Ulster County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Ulster County fiber providers. Verizon offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ulster County 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 1,832 Mbps.

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Verizon's Ulster County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 81.5% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
  • 18.5% up to 880.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Margaretville Telephone Company Fiber in Ulster County, NY

Margaretville Telephone Company fiber coverage

About 1.50%, or 2,734 people, have Margaretville Telephone Company fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest Ulster County area. Margaretville Telephone Company is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Ulster County.

 

Margaretville Telephone Company fiber download speeds

Margaretville Telephone Company is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ulster County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Margaretville Telephone Company fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ulster County. The fastest plan anyone in Ulster County can order from Margaretville Telephone Company goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Ulster County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Margaretville Telephone Company customers in Ulster County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Margaretville Telephone Company fiber upload speeds

In Ulster County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Margaretville Telephone Company fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Margaretville Telephone Company is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Ulster County fiber providers. Margaretville Telephone Company offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ulster County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Margaretville Telephone Company's Ulster County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Ulster County Fiber by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Ulster County or any of the areas nearby.

How does fiber internet in Ulster County compare to the rest of New York?

Fiber internet speeds in Ulster County are much faster versus the average speeds in New York: 0.00 Mbps in New York versus 5,408 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in New York is 0.00% versus 34.62% in Ulster County.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Ulster County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
1256143.87%
1240171.52%
12574100.00%
125289.70%
1253818.17%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
125155.96%
1248139.70%
1244978.30%
1257273.48%
1254813.78%

What does fiber internet look like in other counties?

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