In Bedford-Stuyvesant there are 9 residential internet providers covering 99.96% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 6,080 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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9 Internet Service Providers in Bedford-Stuyvesant
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 Bedford-Stuyvesant are not shown.
Bedford-Stuyvesant Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 99.96% of Bedford-Stuyvesant. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Optimum. Now you can call companies in Bedford-Stuyvesant with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Bedford-Stuyvesant?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Bedford-Stuyvesant.
Internet Speed Key
The average Bedford-Stuyvesant home can get up to 6,080 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 8,000 Mbps, which 70.25% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 5.86% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Bedford-Stuyvesant.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Bedford-Stuyvesant, and slower in the east areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Bedford-Stuyvesant?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Bedford-Stuyvesant you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 90.98% of Bedford-Stuyvesant homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 8.04%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Bedford-Stuyvesant homes.
Internet Market Health in Bedford-Stuyvesant
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Bedford-Stuyvesant internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Bedford-Stuyvesant based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.6 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 6.6 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Bedford-Stuyvesant internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 10 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Bedford-Stuyvesant homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Bedford-Stuyvesant internet customers who want faster speeds have between 2 and 10 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Bedford-Stuyvesant needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Bedford-Stuyvesant, along with details on where in Bedford-Stuyvesant and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY
Optimum cable coverage
About 99.95%, or 213,588 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Bedford-Stuyvesant area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bedford-Stuyvesant.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bedford-Stuyvesant. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bedford-Stuyvesant. The fastest plan anyone in Bedford-Stuyvesant can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Bedford-Stuyvesant customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Bedford-Stuyvesant download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Optimum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Bedford-Stuyvesant cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bedford-Stuyvesant is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 92.32%, or 197,292 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Bedford-Stuyvesant area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bedford-Stuyvesant.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bedford-Stuyvesant. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Bedford-Stuyvesant. The fastest plan anyone in Bedford-Stuyvesant 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 Bedford-Stuyvesant customers is up to 1,552 Mbps.
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- 55.2% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 44.8% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Bedford-Stuyvesant 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 Bedford-Stuyvesant 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 Bedford-Stuyvesant 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 1,525 Mbps.
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- 55.2% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 44.8% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY
Verizon fiber coverage
About 92.32%, or 197,292 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Bedford-Stuyvesant area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bedford-Stuyvesant.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bedford-Stuyvesant. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Bedford-Stuyvesant. The fastest plan anyone in Bedford-Stuyvesant 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 Bedford-Stuyvesant customers is up to 1,552 Mbps.
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- 55.2% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 44.8% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Bedford-Stuyvesant 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 Bedford-Stuyvesant 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 Bedford-Stuyvesant 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 1,525 Mbps.
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- 55.2% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 44.8% up to 880.0 Mbps
Optimum Fiber in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY
Optimum fiber coverage
About 70.25%, or 150,128 people, have Optimum fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Bedford-Stuyvesant area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Bedford-Stuyvesant.
Optimum fiber download speeds
Optimum is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bedford-Stuyvesant. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Optimum fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bedford-Stuyvesant. The fastest plan anyone in Bedford-Stuyvesant can order from Optimum goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all Bedford-Stuyvesant customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Optimum fiber upload speeds
In Bedford-Stuyvesant download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Optimum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bedford-Stuyvesant fiber providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bedford-Stuyvesant is up to 8,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 1.86%, or 3,974 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northwest and north Bedford-Stuyvesant 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 Bedford-Stuyvesant.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bedford-Stuyvesant. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bedford-Stuyvesant. The fastest plan anyone in Bedford-Stuyvesant can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Bedford-Stuyvesant customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Bedford-Stuyvesant download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Bedford-Stuyvesant cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bedford-Stuyvesant is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 1.29%, or 2,758 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northwest Bedford-Stuyvesant 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 Bedford-Stuyvesant.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bedford-Stuyvesant. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bedford-Stuyvesant. The fastest plan anyone in Bedford-Stuyvesant can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Bedford-Stuyvesant customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Bedford-Stuyvesant 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 Bedford-Stuyvesant fiber providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bedford-Stuyvesant is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 99.15%, or 211,875 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Bedford-Stuyvesant area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bedford-Stuyvesant.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bedford-Stuyvesant. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Bedford-Stuyvesant. The fastest plan anyone in Bedford-Stuyvesant can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Bedford-Stuyvesant customers is up to 89 Mbps.
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- 85.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 14.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Bedford-Stuyvesant download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Bedford-Stuyvesant fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Bedford-Stuyvesant is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 18 Mbps.
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- 85.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 14.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
Starry Fixed Wireless in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY
Starry fixed wireless coverage
About 97.51%, or 208,373 people, have Starry fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Bedford-Stuyvesant area. Starry is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bedford-Stuyvesant.
Starry fixed wireless download speeds
Starry is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bedford-Stuyvesant. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Starry fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Bedford-Stuyvesant. The fastest plan anyone in Bedford-Stuyvesant can order from Starry goes up to 800 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Bedford-Stuyvesant customers is up to 318 Mbps.
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- 2.8% up to 800.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 95.2% up to 300.0 Mbps
Starry fixed wireless upload speeds
In Bedford-Stuyvesant download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Starry fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Starry is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Bedford-Stuyvesant fixed wireless providers. Starry 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 Bedford-Stuyvesant is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, Starry customers can get speeds up to 101 Mbps.
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- 0.4% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 99.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 93.39%, or 199,583 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Bedford-Stuyvesant area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bedford-Stuyvesant.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bedford-Stuyvesant. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Bedford-Stuyvesant. The fastest plan anyone in Bedford-Stuyvesant can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Bedford-Stuyvesant customers is up to 687 Mbps.
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- 55.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 44.7% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Bedford-Stuyvesant download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Bedford-Stuyvesant fixed wireless 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 Bedford-Stuyvesant is up to 75 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 50 Mbps.
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- 55.3% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 44.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
Skywire Networks Fixed Wireless in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY
Skywire Networks fixed wireless coverage
About 14.43%, or 30,844 people, have Skywire Networks fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northwest, north, southeast, south, southwest, and east Bedford-Stuyvesant area. Skywire Networks is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Bedford-Stuyvesant.
Skywire Networks fixed wireless download speeds
Skywire Networks is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bedford-Stuyvesant. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Skywire Networks fixed wireless is above average. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Bedford-Stuyvesant. The fastest plan anyone in Bedford-Stuyvesant can order from Skywire Networks goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Bedford-Stuyvesant customers is up to 830 Mbps.
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- 3.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 75.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 3.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 5.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Skywire Networks fixed wireless upload speeds
In Bedford-Stuyvesant download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Skywire Networks fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Skywire Networks is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Bedford-Stuyvesant fixed wireless providers. Skywire Networks offers 7 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 Bedford-Stuyvesant is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Skywire Networks customers can get speeds up to 830 Mbps.
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- 3.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 75.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 3.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 5.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Bedford-Stuyvesant Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Bedford-Stuyvesant or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Bedford-Stuyvesant compare to the rest of Brooklyn?
Internet speeds in Bedford-Stuyvesant are faster versus the average speeds in Brooklyn: 5,488 Mbps in Brooklyn versus 6,080 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Brooklyn is 99.81% versus 99.96% in Bedford-Stuyvesant.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Bedford-Stuyvesant are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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
- Ocean Hill, Brooklyn, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Crown Heights, Brooklyn, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bushwick, Brooklyn, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fort Green, Brooklyn, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Broadway Junction, Brooklyn, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- East Flatbush, Brooklyn, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
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- North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Southeast Dallas, Dallas, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Paradise, Las Vegas, NV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- South Mountain, Phoenix, AZ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds