In East Harlem there are 10 residential internet providers covering 99.89% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,665 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 East Harlem
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 East Harlem are not shown.
East Harlem Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 99.89% of East Harlem. 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 East Harlem with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in East Harlem?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in East Harlem.
Internet Speed Key
The average East Harlem home can get up to 1,665 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 2,048 Mbps, which 62.35% 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 East Harlem.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of East Harlem, and slower in the northwest areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in East Harlem?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in East Harlem you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 67.04% of East Harlem homes.
- Cable is fastest for 12.62% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 20.23%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of East Harlem homes.
Internet Market Health in East Harlem
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the East Harlem 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 East Harlem based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.9 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
East Harlem 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, East Harlem homes have between 2 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 neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. East Harlem 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, East Harlem badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in East Harlem, along with details on where in East Harlem and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in East Harlem, Manhattan, NY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 99.72%, or 52,284 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire East Harlem area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of East Harlem.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in East Harlem. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout East Harlem. The fastest plan anyone in East Harlem can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all East Harlem customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In East Harlem 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 East Harlem cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in East Harlem 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 East Harlem, Manhattan, NY
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 94.03%, or 49,302 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire East Harlem area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of East Harlem.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in East Harlem. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout East Harlem. The fastest plan anyone in East Harlem 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 East Harlem customers is up to 1,675 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 66.3% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 33.7% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In East Harlem 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 East Harlem 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 East Harlem 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 1,655 Mbps.
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- 66.3% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 33.7% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in East Harlem, Manhattan, NY
Verizon fiber coverage
About 94.03%, or 49,302 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire East Harlem area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of East Harlem.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in East Harlem. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout East Harlem. The fastest plan anyone in East Harlem 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 East Harlem customers is up to 1,675 Mbps.
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- 66.3% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 33.7% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In East Harlem 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 East Harlem 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 East Harlem 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 1,655 Mbps.
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- 66.3% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 33.7% up to 880.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in East Harlem, Manhattan, NY
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 12.64%, or 6,628 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast, southwest, south, and north East Harlem 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 East Harlem.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in East Harlem. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout East Harlem. The fastest plan anyone in East Harlem can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all East Harlem customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In East Harlem 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 East Harlem 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 East Harlem 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 166 Mbps.
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- 28.2% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 71.8% up to 35.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in East Harlem, Manhattan, NY
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 10.50%, or 5,503 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the west, southwest, southeast, and north East Harlem 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 East Harlem.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in East Harlem. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout East Harlem. The fastest plan anyone in East Harlem can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all East Harlem customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In East Harlem 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 East Harlem cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in East Harlem is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Nuvisions DSL in East Harlem, Manhattan, NY
Nuvisions DSL coverage
About 1.27%, or 667 people, have Nuvisions DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southeast East Harlem area. Nuvisions is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of East Harlem.
Nuvisions DSL download speeds
Nuvisions is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in East Harlem. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Nuvisions DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout East Harlem. The fastest plan anyone in East Harlem can order from Nuvisions goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all East Harlem customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Nuvisions DSL upload speeds
In East Harlem download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Nuvisions DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Nuvisions is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other East Harlem DSL providers. Nuvisions offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in East Harlem is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in East Harlem, Manhattan, NY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 99.81%, or 52,330 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire East Harlem 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 East Harlem.
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 East Harlem. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout East Harlem. The fastest plan anyone in East Harlem 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 East Harlem customers is up to 95 Mbps.
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- 93.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 6.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In East Harlem 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 East Harlem 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 East Harlem 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 19 Mbps.
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- 93.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 6.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
Starry Fixed Wireless in East Harlem, Manhattan, NY
Starry fixed wireless coverage
About 97.28%, or 51,006 people, have Starry fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire East Harlem area. Starry is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of East Harlem.
Starry fixed wireless download speeds
Starry is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in East Harlem. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Starry fixed wireless is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout East Harlem. The fastest plan anyone in East Harlem can order from Starry goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for East Harlem customers is up to 340 Mbps.
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- 2.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 3.9% up to 800.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 90.8% up to 300.0 Mbps
Starry fixed wireless upload speeds
In East Harlem 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 East Harlem fixed wireless providers. Starry 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 East Harlem is up to 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, Starry customers can get speeds up to 108 Mbps.
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- 2.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 98.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in East Harlem, Manhattan, NY
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 82.08%, or 43,038 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire East Harlem area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of East Harlem.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in East Harlem. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout East Harlem. The fastest plan anyone in East Harlem 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 East Harlem customers is up to 794 Mbps.
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- 70.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 29.5% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In East Harlem 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 East Harlem 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 East Harlem 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 59 Mbps.
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- 70.5% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 29.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
Skywire Networks Fixed Wireless in East Harlem, Manhattan, NY
Skywire Networks fixed wireless coverage
About 1.77%, or 926 people, have Skywire Networks fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northwest and southwest East Harlem 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 East Harlem.
Skywire Networks fixed wireless download speeds
Skywire Networks is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in East Harlem. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Skywire Networks fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout East Harlem. The fastest plan anyone in East Harlem can order from Skywire Networks goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all East Harlem customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Skywire Networks fixed wireless upload speeds
In East Harlem 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 one of the fastest compared to other East Harlem fixed wireless providers. Skywire Networks offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in East Harlem is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
East Harlem Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to East Harlem or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in East Harlem compare to the rest of Manhattan?
Internet speeds in East Harlem are slower versus the average speeds in Manhattan: 1,860 Mbps in Manhattan versus 1,665 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Manhattan is 96.70% versus 99.89% in East Harlem.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around East Harlem 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
- Yorkville, Manhattan, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Harlem, Manhattan, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Morningside Heights, Manhattan, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Carnegie Hill, Manhattan, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mott Haven, Bronx, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hamilton Heights, Manhattan, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Upper East Side, Manhattan, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Astoria, Queens, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Roosevelt Island, Manhattan, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- East Foothills, San Jose, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Otay Ranch, Chula Vista, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sawtelle, Los Angeles, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Santa Teresa, San Jose, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rogers Park, Chicago, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Richmond, Philadelphia, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rego Park, Queens, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Raleigh, Memphis, TN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Preston Hollow, Dallas, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds