In Downtown Syracuse there are 7 residential internet providers covering 99.26% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 998 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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7 Internet Service Providers in Downtown Syracuse
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 Syracuse are not shown.
Downtown Syracuse 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 99.26% of Downtown Syracuse. 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 Syracuse with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Downtown Syracuse?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Downtown Syracuse.
Internet Speed Key
The average Downtown Syracuse home can get up to 998 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 1,000 Mbps, which 99.04% 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 Downtown Syracuse.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Downtown Syracuse, and slower in the southeast areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Downtown Syracuse?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Downtown Syracuse you live. If speed is your main concern, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 11.49% of Downtown Syracuse homes.
- Cable is fastest for 8.60% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 79.17%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Downtown Syracuse homes.
Internet Market Health in Downtown Syracuse
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Downtown Syracuse 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 Syracuse based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.4 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.3 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.4 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Downtown Syracuse internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Downtown Syracuse 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 Syracuse internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 6 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 Syracuse badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Downtown Syracuse, along with details on where in Downtown Syracuse and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Downtown Syracuse, Syracuse, NY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 86.96%, or 3,427 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Syracuse area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Downtown Syracuse.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Syracuse. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Syracuse. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Syracuse can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Downtown Syracuse customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Downtown Syracuse 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 fastest compared to other Downtown Syracuse cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Syracuse is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Downtown Syracuse, Syracuse, NY
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 29.23%, or 1,152 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southeast, northeast, south, and east Downtown Syracuse area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Downtown Syracuse.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Syracuse. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Syracuse. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Syracuse can order from EarthLink goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Downtown Syracuse customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Downtown Syracuse 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 Downtown Syracuse fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Syracuse is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Downtown Syracuse, Syracuse, NY
Verizon fiber coverage
About 29.23%, or 1,152 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southeast, northeast, south, and east Downtown Syracuse area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Downtown Syracuse.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Syracuse. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Syracuse. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Syracuse can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Downtown Syracuse customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Downtown Syracuse 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 Downtown Syracuse fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Syracuse is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Downtown Syracuse, Syracuse, NY
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 10.96%, or 432 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest, central, south, and west Downtown Syracuse 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 Downtown Syracuse.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Syracuse. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Syracuse. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Syracuse can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Downtown Syracuse customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Downtown Syracuse 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 Syracuse fiber providers. Spectrum 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 Syracuse is up to 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 351 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 68.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 31.9% up to 35.0 Mbps
Vyve Broadband Fiber in Downtown Syracuse, Syracuse, NY
Vyve Broadband fiber coverage
About 2.94%, or 116 people, have Vyve Broadband fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the south and northwest Downtown Syracuse area. Vyve Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Downtown Syracuse.
Vyve Broadband fiber download speeds
Vyve Broadband is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Syracuse. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Vyve Broadband fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Syracuse. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Syracuse can order from Vyve Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Downtown Syracuse customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Vyve Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Downtown Syracuse download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Vyve Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Vyve Broadband is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Downtown Syracuse fiber providers. Vyve Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Syracuse is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Downtown Syracuse, Syracuse, NY
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 98.55%, or 3,884 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southeast, southwest, south, central, northeast, west, northwest, and north Downtown Syracuse area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Downtown Syracuse.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Syracuse. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Syracuse. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Syracuse 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 Syracuse customers is up to 923 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 89.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 11.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown Syracuse 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 the fastest compared to other Downtown Syracuse 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 Syracuse 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 69 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 89.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 11.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Downtown Syracuse, Syracuse, NY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 83.10%, or 3,275 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Syracuse area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Downtown Syracuse.
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 Syracuse. 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 Syracuse. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Syracuse 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 Syracuse customers is up to 70 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 59.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 40.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown Syracuse 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 Syracuse 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 Syracuse 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 13 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 59.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 40.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Downtown Syracuse Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Downtown Syracuse or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Downtown Syracuse compare to the rest of Syracuse?
Internet speeds in Downtown Syracuse are comparable versus the average speeds in Syracuse: 1,061 Mbps in Syracuse versus 998 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Syracuse is 97.42% versus 99.26% in Downtown Syracuse.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Downtown Syracuse 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
- Near Northeast, Syracuse, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Southwest, Syracuse, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Near Westside, Syracuse, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- University Hill, Syracuse, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Near Eastside, Syracuse, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Westside, Syracuse, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Washington Square, Syracuse, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lincoln Park-Syracuse, Syracuse, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Westcott, Syracuse, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Skunk City, Syracuse, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Ventana Lakes, Peoria, AZ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gateway Center, Sacramento, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sherwood Forest, Charlotte, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mlk Park, Buffalo, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mountain View, Vancouver, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- University Park-Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Central, Wichita, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- East Hills, Pittsburgh, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- US Navy Little Creek Amphibious Base, Norfolk, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Santa Rita, San Angelo, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds