In Chinatown there are 8 residential internet providers covering 97.70% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,495 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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8 Internet Service Providers in Chinatown
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 Chinatown are not shown.
Chinatown 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 97.70% of Chinatown. 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 Verizon. Now you can call companies in Chinatown with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Chinatown?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Chinatown.
Internet Speed Key
The average Chinatown home can get up to 1,495 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 2,048 Mbps, which 33.30% 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 300 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Chinatown.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Chinatown, and slower in the east areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Chinatown?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Chinatown you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 38.06% of Chinatown homes.
- Cable is fastest for 23.66% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 35.98%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.30% of Chinatown homes.
Internet Market Health in Chinatown
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Chinatown 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 Chinatown based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.7 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.8 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.7 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Chinatown internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Chinatown 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. Chinatown internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 8 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, Chinatown badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Chinatown, along with details on where in Chinatown and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Chinatown, Manhattan, NY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 96.03%, or 7,930 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Chinatown area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Chinatown.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chinatown. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Chinatown. The fastest plan anyone in Chinatown can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Chinatown customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Chinatown 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 the slowest compared to other Chinatown cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Chinatown 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 Chinatown, Manhattan, NY
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 77.94%, or 6,436 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Chinatown area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Chinatown.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chinatown. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Chinatown. The fastest plan anyone in Chinatown 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 Chinatown customers is up to 1,413 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 42.7% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 57.3% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Chinatown 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 above average compared to other Chinatown 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 Chinatown 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 1,379 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 42.7% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 57.3% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Chinatown, Manhattan, NY
Verizon fiber coverage
About 77.94%, or 6,436 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Chinatown area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Chinatown.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chinatown. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Chinatown. The fastest plan anyone in Chinatown 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 Chinatown customers is up to 1,413 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 42.7% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 57.3% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Chinatown 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 above average compared to other Chinatown 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 Chinatown 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 1,379 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 42.7% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 57.3% up to 880.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Chinatown, Manhattan, NY
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 27.10%, or 2,238 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the south, central, and northwest Chinatown area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Chinatown.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chinatown. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Chinatown. The fastest plan anyone in Chinatown can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Chinatown customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In Chinatown 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 Chinatown cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Chinatown is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in Chinatown, Manhattan, NY
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 4.70%, or 388 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the central Chinatown 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 Chinatown.
Astound Broadband fiber download speeds
Astound Broadband is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chinatown. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Chinatown. The fastest plan anyone in Chinatown can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Chinatown customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Chinatown download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Astound Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Chinatown fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Chinatown is up to 1,500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Chinatown, Manhattan, NY
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 2.33%, or 192 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northwest Chinatown 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 Chinatown.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chinatown. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Chinatown. The fastest plan anyone in Chinatown can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Chinatown customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Chinatown 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 Chinatown fiber providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Chinatown 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 Chinatown, Manhattan, NY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 97.55%, or 8,056 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Chinatown 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 Chinatown.
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 Chinatown. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Chinatown. The fastest plan anyone in Chinatown can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Chinatown customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Chinatown 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 below average compared to other Chinatown fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Chinatown is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Starry Fixed Wireless in Chinatown, Manhattan, NY
Starry fixed wireless coverage
About 94.05%, or 7,767 people, have Starry fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Chinatown area. Starry is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Chinatown.
Starry fixed wireless download speeds
Starry is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chinatown. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Starry fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Chinatown. The fastest plan anyone in Chinatown can order from Starry goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Chinatown customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Starry fixed wireless upload speeds
In Chinatown 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 Chinatown fixed wireless providers. Starry offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Chinatown is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Chinatown, Manhattan, NY
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 74.68%, or 6,167 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Chinatown area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Chinatown.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chinatown. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Chinatown. The fastest plan anyone in Chinatown 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 Chinatown customers is up to 989 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 98.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Chinatown 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 Chinatown 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 Chinatown 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 74 Mbps.
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- 98.4% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
Chinatown Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Chinatown or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Chinatown compare to the rest of Manhattan?
Internet speeds in Chinatown are slower versus the average speeds in Manhattan: 1,860 Mbps in Manhattan versus 1,495 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Manhattan is 96.70% versus 97.70% in Chinatown.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Chinatown 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
- Little Italy, Manhattan, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lower East Side, Manhattan, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tribeca, Manhattan, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Soho, Manhattan, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Financial District, Manhattan, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Battery Park, Manhattan, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- East Village, Manhattan, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Greenwich Village, Manhattan, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Rancho Sahuarita, Sahuarita, AZ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Midtown Harrisburg, Harrisburg, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Linden Hills, Minneapolis, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Howe, Minneapolis, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Triple Creek, Beaverton, OR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Highlands, Lincoln, NE: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Quintana Community, San Antonio, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ortega Hills, Jacksonville, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Riverside, Jacksonville, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lyon Street, Santa Ana, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds