In Fort Drum there are 6 residential internet providers covering 2.19% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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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6 Internet Service Providers in Fort Drum
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 Fort Drum are not shown.
Fort Drum 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 2.19% of Fort Drum. 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 Spectrum. Now you can call companies in Fort Drum with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Fort Drum?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Fort Drum.
Internet Speed Key
The average Fort Drum home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 2.19% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in Fort Drum?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Fort Drum you live. If speed is your main concern, satellite will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 1.01% of Fort Drum homes.
- Cable is fastest for 1.18% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 97.81% of Fort Drum homes.
Internet Market Health in Fort Drum
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Fort Drum 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 Fort Drum based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.5 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.5 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.5 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Fort Drum internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 3 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Fort Drum homes have between 2 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 city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. Fort Drum internet customers who want faster speeds have between 3 and 4 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, Fort Drum needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Fort Drum, along with details on where in Fort Drum and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Fort Drum, NY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 2.19%, or 340 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Fort Drum 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 Fort Drum.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fort Drum. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fort Drum. The fastest plan anyone in Fort Drum can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Fort Drum customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Fort Drum 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 Fort Drum cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fort Drum is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Westelcom Company Fiber in Fort Drum, NY
Westelcom fiber coverage
About 1.01%, or 157 people, have Westelcom fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Fort Drum area. Westelcom is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Fort Drum.
Westelcom Company fiber download speeds
Westelcom is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fort Drum. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Westelcom fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fort Drum. The fastest plan anyone in Fort Drum can order from Westelcom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Fort Drum customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Westelcom Company fiber upload speeds
In Fort Drum download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Westelcom fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Westelcom is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Fort Drum fiber providers. Westelcom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fort Drum 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 Fort Drum, NY
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 2.19%, or 340 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Fort Drum area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Fort Drum.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fort Drum. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fort Drum. The fastest plan anyone in Fort Drum can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Fort Drum customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Fort Drum download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Fort Drum fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fort Drum is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Fort Drum, NY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 2.19%, or 340 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Fort Drum area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Fort Drum.
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 Fort Drum. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fort Drum. The fastest plan anyone in Fort Drum can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Fort Drum customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Fort Drum 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 one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Fort Drum fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fort Drum is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Fort Drum Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Fort Drum or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Fort Drum compare to the rest of New York?
Internet speeds in Fort Drum are much slower versus the average speeds in New York: 4,072 Mbps in New York versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has far less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in New York is 98.64% versus 2.19% in Fort Drum.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Fort Drum 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Calcium, NY: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Black River, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Felts Mills, NY: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Evans Mills, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Great Bend, NY: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Deferiet, NY: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Rutland Center, NY: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Watertown, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Glen Park, NY: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- South Rutland, NY: more internet coverage, similar speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Pineville, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rio Linda, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Richlands, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rhinelander, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Raynham, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rathdrum, ID: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ramsey, NJ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Purvis, MS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Punta Santiago, PR: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Princeton, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds