In Downtown Brooklyn there are 11 residential internet providers covering 99.19% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,384 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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11 Internet Service Providers in Downtown 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 Downtown Brooklyn are not shown.
Downtown 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
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Internet service is available in 99.19% of Downtown 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 Verizon. Now you can call companies in Downtown Brooklyn with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Downtown Brooklyn?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Downtown Brooklyn.
Internet Speed Key
The average Downtown Brooklyn home can get up to 1,384 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 2,048 Mbps, which 21.11% 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 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Downtown Brooklyn.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Downtown Brooklyn, and slower in the northwest areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Downtown Brooklyn?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Downtown Brooklyn you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 42.99% of Downtown Brooklyn homes.
- Cable is fastest for 42.15% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 14.05%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Downtown Brooklyn homes.
Internet Market Health in Downtown Brooklyn
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Downtown 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 Downtown Brooklyn based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.2 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.7 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 6.2 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Downtown Brooklyn internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Downtown Brooklyn 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 similar. Downtown Brooklyn internet customers who want faster speeds have between 2 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, Downtown Brooklyn badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Downtown Brooklyn, along with details on where in Downtown Brooklyn and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 83.36%, or 9,491 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the south, east, southeast, southwest, north, central, and northwest Downtown Brooklyn area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Downtown Brooklyn.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Brooklyn. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Brooklyn. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Brooklyn 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 Downtown Brooklyn customers is up to 1,221 Mbps.
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- 25.3% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 74.7% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Downtown Brooklyn download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Downtown Brooklyn 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 Downtown Brooklyn 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 1,176 Mbps.
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- 25.3% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 74.7% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY
Verizon fiber coverage
About 83.36%, or 9,491 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the south, east, southeast, southwest, north, central, and northwest Downtown Brooklyn area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Downtown Brooklyn.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Brooklyn. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Brooklyn. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Brooklyn 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 Downtown Brooklyn customers is up to 1,221 Mbps.
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- 25.3% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 74.7% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Downtown Brooklyn download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Downtown Brooklyn 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 Downtown Brooklyn 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 1,176 Mbps.
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- 25.3% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 74.7% up to 880.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 83.04%, or 9,455 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the south, east, southwest, southeast, north, and central Downtown Brooklyn area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Downtown Brooklyn.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Brooklyn. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Brooklyn. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Brooklyn can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Downtown Brooklyn customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Downtown 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 Downtown Brooklyn cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Brooklyn 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 Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 52.79%, or 6,011 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the south, southeast, southwest, and west Downtown Brooklyn area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Downtown Brooklyn.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Brooklyn. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Brooklyn. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Brooklyn can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Downtown Brooklyn customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Downtown 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 Downtown Brooklyn fiber providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Brooklyn is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 41.63%, or 4,740 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the east, southeast, southwest, north, and west Downtown Brooklyn area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Downtown Brooklyn.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Brooklyn. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Brooklyn. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Brooklyn can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Downtown Brooklyn customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In Downtown 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 Downtown Brooklyn cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Brooklyn is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY
Optimum cable coverage
About 10.41%, or 1,185 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest and south Downtown Brooklyn area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Downtown Brooklyn.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Brooklyn. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Brooklyn. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Brooklyn can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Downtown Brooklyn customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Downtown 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 Downtown Brooklyn cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Brooklyn 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 Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 95.67%, or 10,893 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the south, east, southwest, southeast, central, and north Downtown 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 Downtown Brooklyn.
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 Downtown 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 Downtown Brooklyn. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Brooklyn 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 Downtown Brooklyn customers is up to 87 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 82.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 17.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown 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 the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Downtown Brooklyn 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 Downtown 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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- 82.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 17.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
Starry Fixed Wireless in Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY
Starry fixed wireless coverage
About 85.44%, or 9,728 people, have Starry fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the south, east, southwest, southeast, north, and central Downtown Brooklyn area. Starry is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Downtown Brooklyn.
Starry fixed wireless download speeds
Starry is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Brooklyn. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Starry fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Brooklyn. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Brooklyn can order from Starry goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Downtown Brooklyn customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Starry fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown 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 Downtown Brooklyn fixed wireless providers. Starry offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Brooklyn 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 Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 56.58%, or 6,442 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the south, southwest, central, north, east, southeast, and west Downtown Brooklyn area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Downtown Brooklyn.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Brooklyn. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Brooklyn. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Brooklyn 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 Downtown Brooklyn customers is up to 756 Mbps.
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- 65.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 34.8% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown 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 Downtown Brooklyn 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 Downtown Brooklyn 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 56 Mbps.
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- 65.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 34.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
Skywire Networks Fixed Wireless in Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY
Skywire Networks fixed wireless coverage
About 13.27%, or 1,511 people, have Skywire Networks fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the south, east, and southeast Downtown 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 Downtown Brooklyn.
Skywire Networks fixed wireless download speeds
Skywire Networks is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Brooklyn. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Skywire Networks fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Brooklyn. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Brooklyn can order from Skywire Networks goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 500 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown Brooklyn customers is up to 869 Mbps.
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- 73.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 26.3% up to 500.0 Mbps
Skywire Networks fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown Brooklyn download speeds tend to be equal to 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 Downtown Brooklyn fixed wireless providers. Skywire Networks 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 Downtown Brooklyn is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 500 Mbps. On average, Skywire Networks customers can get speeds up to 869 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 73.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 26.3% up to 500.0 Mbps
Andrena Fixed Wireless in Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY
Andrena fixed wireless coverage
About 9.59%, or 1,092 people, have Andrena fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southeast Downtown Brooklyn area. Andrena is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Downtown Brooklyn.
Andrena fixed wireless download speeds
Andrena is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Brooklyn. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Andrena fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Brooklyn. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Brooklyn can order from Andrena goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Downtown Brooklyn customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Andrena fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown Brooklyn download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Andrena fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Andrena is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Downtown Brooklyn fixed wireless providers. Andrena offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Brooklyn is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Downtown Brooklyn Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Downtown Brooklyn or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Downtown Brooklyn compare to the rest of Brooklyn?
Internet speeds in Downtown Brooklyn are much slower versus the average speeds in Brooklyn: 5,488 Mbps in Brooklyn versus 1,384 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Brooklyn is 99.81% versus 99.19% in Downtown Brooklyn.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Downtown 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 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
- Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Columbia Street Waterfront District, Brooklyn, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fort Green, Brooklyn, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lower East Side, Manhattan, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Oceanway, Jacksonville, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cathedral Park, Portland, OR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Airport-Pines Road, Shreveport, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cheltenham, Chicago, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Copperfield, Houston, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Highland Hills, Henderson, NV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- La Sierra Acres, Riverside, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Yorkshire, Charlotte, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Airport North, Orlando, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- University District, Portland, OR: less internet coverage, faster speeds