In Benson there are 5 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 724 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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5 Internet Service Providers in Benson
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 Benson are not shown.
Benson 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
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Internet service is available in 100.00% of Benson. 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 Spectrum. Now you can call companies in Benson with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Benson?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Benson.
Internet Speed Key
The average Benson home can get up to 724 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 69.64% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 30.36% of homes can only purchase plans up to 90 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Benson.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Benson, and slower in the north areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Benson?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Benson you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Benson homes.
- Cable is fastest for 69.64% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 30.36%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Benson homes.
Internet Market Health in Benson
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Benson 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 Benson based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.6 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.6 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.6 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Benson internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 2 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Benson homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fixed wireless, and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. Benson internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 2 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, Benson badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Benson, along with details on where in Benson and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Benson, NY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 69.64%, or 39 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast and northeast Benson area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Benson.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Benson. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Benson. The fastest plan anyone in Benson can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Benson customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Benson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Benson cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Benson is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Benson, NY
Frontier DSL coverage
About 30.36%, or 17 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north and northwest Benson area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Benson.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Benson. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Benson. The fastest plan anyone in Benson can order from Frontier goes up to 90 Mbps, and all Benson customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 90.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Benson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Benson DSL providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Benson is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Benson, NY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 60.71%, or 34 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast Benson area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Benson.
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 Benson. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Benson. The fastest plan anyone in Benson can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Benson customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Benson 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 fastest compared to other Benson fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Benson is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Benson Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Benson or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Benson compare to the rest of New York?
Internet speeds in Benson are much slower versus the average speeds in New York: 4,072 Mbps in New York versus 724 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in New York is 98.64% versus 100.00% in Benson.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Benson 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 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
- Northville, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jackson Summit, NY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mayfield, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Upper Benson, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Edinburg, NY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fish House, NY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bleecker, NY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fox Hill, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Broadalbin, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Bush, NY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Harney, MD: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kellacey, KY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Keaukaha, HI: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Trombly, MI: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Huntley, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Huffman, AR: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Turnwood, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hopedale, LA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hoover, SD: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hoffmeister, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds