In Brooklyn there are 10 residential internet providers covering 99.81% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 5,488 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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10 Internet Service Providers in Brooklyn
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 Brooklyn are not shown.
Brooklyn 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
Availability maps for all providers in Brooklyn
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Internet service is available in 99.81% of Brooklyn. 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 Brooklyn with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Brooklyn?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Brooklyn.
Internet Speed Key
The average Brooklyn home can get up to 5,488 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 8,000 Mbps, which 61.11% 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 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Brooklyn.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Brooklyn, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Brooklyn?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Brooklyn you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 83.86% of Brooklyn homes.
- Cable is fastest for 5.72% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 10.23%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Brooklyn homes.
Internet Market Health in Brooklyn
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.3 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 6.3 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Brooklyn internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 10 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Brooklyn homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, fiber, 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 worse. Brooklyn internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 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, Brooklyn is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Brooklyn, along with details on where in Brooklyn and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Brooklyn, NY
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 93.56%, or 2,559,904 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Brooklyn area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Brooklyn.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Brooklyn. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Brooklyn. The fastest plan anyone in Brooklyn can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 75 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Brooklyn customers is up to 1,619 Mbps.
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- 61.3% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 38.7% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn fiber providers. EarthLink offers 3 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 Brooklyn is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 75 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 1,596 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 61.3% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 38.7% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Brooklyn, NY
Verizon fiber coverage
About 93.56%, or 2,559,904 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Brooklyn area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Brooklyn.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Brooklyn. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Brooklyn. The fastest plan anyone in Brooklyn can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 75 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Brooklyn customers is up to 1,619 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 61.3% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 38.7% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn fiber providers. Verizon offers 3 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 Brooklyn is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 75 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 1,596 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 61.3% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 38.7% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Brooklyn, NY
Optimum cable coverage
About 79.27%, or 2,168,788 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Brooklyn area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Brooklyn.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Brooklyn. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Brooklyn. The fastest plan anyone in Brooklyn can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Brooklyn customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Brooklyn 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 slowest compared to other Brooklyn cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Brooklyn is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Optimum Fiber in Brooklyn, NY
Optimum fiber coverage
About 61.11%, or 1,672,086 people, have Optimum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Brooklyn area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Brooklyn.
Optimum fiber download speeds
Optimum is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Brooklyn. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Optimum fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Brooklyn. The fastest plan anyone in Brooklyn can order from Optimum goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all Brooklyn customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Optimum fiber upload speeds
In Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn fiber providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Brooklyn is up to 8,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Brooklyn, NY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 29.34%, or 802,885 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, west, northwest, southwest, northeast, central, and east Brooklyn area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Brooklyn.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Brooklyn. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Brooklyn. The fastest plan anyone in Brooklyn can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Brooklyn customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Brooklyn 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 slowest compared to other Brooklyn cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Brooklyn is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Brooklyn, NY
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 4.56%, or 124,665 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, northwest, west, and southwest Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Brooklyn. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Brooklyn. The fastest plan anyone in Brooklyn can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Brooklyn customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn fiber providers. Spectrum offers 3 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 Brooklyn is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 107 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 1.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 13.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 85.8% up to 35.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Brooklyn, NY
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 1.43%, or 39,191 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, central, south, southwest, east, west, and north Brooklyn area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Brooklyn.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Brooklyn. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Brooklyn. The fastest plan anyone in Brooklyn can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Brooklyn customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In Brooklyn download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Astound Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Brooklyn cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Brooklyn is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Brooklyn, NY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 99.17%, or 2,713,346 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Brooklyn. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Brooklyn. The fastest plan anyone in Brooklyn can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Brooklyn customers is up to 86 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 80.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 19.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Brooklyn 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 below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Brooklyn fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Brooklyn 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 17 Mbps.
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- 80.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 19.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Brooklyn, NY
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 88.33%, or 2,416,843 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Brooklyn area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Brooklyn.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Brooklyn. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Brooklyn. The fastest plan anyone in Brooklyn can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Brooklyn customers is up to 655 Mbps.
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- 50.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 49.3% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers 3 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 Brooklyn is up to 75 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 48 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 50.7% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 49.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Starry Fixed Wireless in Brooklyn, NY
Starry fixed wireless coverage
About 62.83%, or 1,719,207 people, have Starry fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Brooklyn area. Starry is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Brooklyn.
Starry fixed wireless download speeds
Starry is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Brooklyn. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Starry fixed wireless is below average. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Brooklyn. The fastest plan anyone in Brooklyn can order from Starry goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Brooklyn customers is up to 323 Mbps.
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- 0.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 800.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 93.7% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Starry fixed wireless upload speeds
In Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn fixed wireless providers. Starry offers 6 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 Brooklyn is up to 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 50 Mbps. On average, Starry customers can get speeds up to 105 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.6% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 97.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Skywire Networks Fixed Wireless in Brooklyn, NY
Skywire Networks fixed wireless coverage
About 12.47%, or 341,324 people, have Skywire Networks fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn.
Skywire Networks fixed wireless download speeds
Skywire Networks is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Brooklyn. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Skywire Networks fixed wireless is above average. There are 11 different maximum speeds throughout Brooklyn. The fastest plan anyone in Brooklyn can order from Skywire Networks goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Brooklyn customers is up to 920 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 1.2% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 88.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Skywire Networks fixed wireless upload speeds
In Brooklyn download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Skywire Networks fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Skywire Networks is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Brooklyn fixed wireless providers. Skywire Networks offers 11 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 Brooklyn 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 920 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 1.2% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 88.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Brooklyn Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Brooklyn or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Brooklyn compare to the rest of New York?
Internet speeds in Brooklyn are much faster versus the average speeds in New York: 4,072 Mbps in New York versus 5,488 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in New York is 98.64% versus 99.81% in Brooklyn.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Brooklyn 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
- New York, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jersey City, NJ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hoboken, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Queens, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bayonne, NJ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Manhattan, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Weehawken, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Union City, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- West New York, NJ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Guttenberg, NJ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- San Francisco, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- San Mateo, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Seattle, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- San Diego, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Santa Barbara, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- San Angelo, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- San Pedro, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Santa Maria, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- San Ramon, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Scottsdale, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds