In First Ward there are 7 residential internet providers covering 99.89% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 7,820 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 First Ward
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 First Ward are not shown.
First Ward 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 99.89% of First Ward. 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 Greenlight Networks. Now you can call companies in First Ward with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in First Ward?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in First Ward.
Internet Speed Key
The average First Ward home can get up to 7,820 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 8,000 Mbps, which 97.32% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.57% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in First Ward.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of First Ward, and slower in the northeast areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in First Ward?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in First Ward you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 97.32% of First Ward homes.
- Cable is fastest for 2.57% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of First Ward homes.
Internet Market Health in First Ward
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the First Ward 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 First Ward based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.3 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.8 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.3 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
First Ward internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, First Ward homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fiber, and fixed wireless, 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. First Ward internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 5 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, First Ward badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in First Ward, along with details on where in First Ward and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in First Ward, Binghamton, NY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 99.73%, or 5,461 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire First Ward area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of First Ward.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in First Ward. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout First Ward. The fastest plan anyone in First Ward can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all First Ward customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In First Ward 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 First Ward cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in First Ward is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Greenlight Networks Fiber in First Ward, Binghamton, NY
Greenlight Networks fiber coverage
About 97.32%, or 5,329 people, have Greenlight Networks fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire First Ward area. Greenlight Networks is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of First Ward.
Greenlight Networks fiber download speeds
Greenlight Networks is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in First Ward. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Greenlight Networks fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout First Ward. The fastest plan anyone in First Ward can order from Greenlight Networks goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all First Ward customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Greenlight Networks fiber upload speeds
In First Ward download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Greenlight Networks fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Greenlight Networks is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other First Ward fiber providers. Greenlight Networks offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in First Ward is up to 8,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Empire Access Fiber in First Ward, Binghamton, NY
Empire Access fiber coverage
About 21.49%, or 1,177 people, have Empire Access fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest, south, and west First Ward area. Empire Access is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of First Ward.
Empire Access fiber download speeds
Empire Access is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in First Ward. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Empire Access fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout First Ward. The fastest plan anyone in First Ward can order from Empire Access goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all First Ward customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Empire Access fiber upload speeds
In First Ward download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Empire Access fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Empire Access is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other First Ward fiber providers. Empire Access offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in First Ward is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in First Ward, Binghamton, NY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 69.03%, or 3,780 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire First Ward 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 First Ward.
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 First Ward. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout First Ward. The fastest plan anyone in First Ward 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 First Ward customers is up to 27 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 2.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 97.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In First Ward 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 First Ward 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 First Ward 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 3.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 2.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 97.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in First Ward, Binghamton, NY
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 42.44%, or 2,324 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northwest, north, west, southeast, northeast, southwest, and east First Ward area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of First Ward.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in First Ward. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout First Ward. The fastest plan anyone in First Ward can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all First Ward customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In First Ward 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 First Ward fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in First Ward is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
First Ward Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to First Ward or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in First Ward compare to the rest of Binghamton?
Internet speeds in First Ward are much faster versus the average speeds in Binghamton: 5,458 Mbps in Binghamton versus 7,820 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Binghamton is 99.76% versus 99.89% in First Ward.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around First Ward 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
- Westside, Binghamton, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Downtown Binghamton, Binghamton, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Southside, Binghamton, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Eastside, Binghamton, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Stockade District, Kingston, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Campus Area, Albany, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Buckingham Lake-Crestwood, Albany, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Helderberg, Albany, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- New Scotland-Woodlawn, Albany, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Delaware Avenue, Albany, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Seven Bar Ranch, Albuquerque, NM: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pecan Springs Springdale, Austin, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pheasant Run, Aurora, CO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Plum Orchard, New Orleans, LA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Preston Park, Roanoke, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Riverdale, Detroit, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Riviera East, Houston, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Route 66 Historic District, Amarillo, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sam Hughes, Tucson, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Parkway and Cherry Point, Lubbock, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds