In Herkimer there are 6 residential internet providers covering 97.10% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 993 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 Herkimer
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 Herkimer are not shown.
Herkimer 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 97.10% of Herkimer. 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 Herkimer with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Herkimer?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Herkimer.
Internet Speed Key
The average Herkimer home can get up to 993 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 95.54% 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 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Herkimer.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Herkimer, and slower in the central areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Herkimer?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Herkimer you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 1.23% of Herkimer homes.
- Cable is fastest for 95.03% 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 2.90% of Herkimer homes.
Internet Market Health in Herkimer
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Herkimer 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 Herkimer based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.0 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.9 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Herkimer 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, Herkimer homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, fiber, and dsl, 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 worse. Herkimer 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, Herkimer badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Herkimer, along with details on where in Herkimer and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Herkimer, NY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 95.54%, or 8,790 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Herkimer area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Herkimer.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Herkimer. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Herkimer. The fastest plan anyone in Herkimer can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Herkimer customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Herkimer 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 Herkimer cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Herkimer 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 Herkimer, NY
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 1.40%, or 129 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast and central Herkimer area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Herkimer.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Herkimer. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Herkimer. The fastest plan anyone in Herkimer can order from EarthLink goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Herkimer customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Herkimer 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 Herkimer fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Herkimer is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Herkimer, NY
Verizon fiber coverage
About 1.40%, or 129 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast and central Herkimer 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 Herkimer.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Herkimer. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Herkimer. The fastest plan anyone in Herkimer can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Herkimer customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Herkimer 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 Herkimer fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Herkimer is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Herkimer, NY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 96.72%, or 8,898 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Herkimer 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 Herkimer.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Herkimer. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Herkimer. The fastest plan anyone in Herkimer can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Herkimer customers is up to 61 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 48.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 51.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Herkimer 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 below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Herkimer fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Herkimer 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 11 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 48.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 51.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Herkimer, NY
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 82.49%, or 7,589 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Herkimer area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Herkimer.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Herkimer. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Herkimer. The fastest plan anyone in Herkimer can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Herkimer customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Herkimer 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 Herkimer fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Herkimer is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Herkimer Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Herkimer or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Herkimer compare to the rest of New York?
Internet speeds in Herkimer are much slower versus the average speeds in New York: 4,072 Mbps in New York versus 993 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in New York is 98.64% versus 97.10% in Herkimer.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Herkimer 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
- North Ilion, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mohawk, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
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- East Schuyler, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dennison Corners, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Columbia, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Paines Hollow, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Frankfort, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Little Falls, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Ripon, WI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
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- Mills River, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Milton, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Quincy, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Raymond, NH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Redding, CT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Richboro, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ridley Park, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds