In Howard Beach there are 6 residential internet providers covering 99.93% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,861 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 Howard Beach
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 Howard Beach are not shown.
Howard Beach 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 99.93% of Howard Beach. 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 Howard Beach with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Howard Beach?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Howard Beach.
Internet Speed Key
The average Howard Beach home can get up to 1,861 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 8,000 Mbps, which less than 1% 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 Howard Beach.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Howard Beach, and slower in the southwest areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Howard Beach?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Howard Beach you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 78.06% of Howard Beach homes.
- Cable is fastest for 20.94% 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 Howard Beach homes.
Internet Market Health in Howard Beach
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Howard Beach 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 Howard Beach based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.2 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.2 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Howard Beach internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 3 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Howard Beach 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 neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. Howard Beach internet customers who want faster speeds have between 3 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, Howard Beach badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Howard Beach, along with details on where in Howard Beach and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Howard Beach, Queens, NY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 99.90%, or 26,794 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Howard Beach area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Howard Beach.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard Beach. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Howard Beach. The fastest plan anyone in Howard Beach can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Howard Beach customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Howard Beach 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 one of the fastest compared to other Howard Beach cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Howard Beach 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 Howard Beach, Queens, NY
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 98.48%, or 26,413 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Howard Beach area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Howard Beach.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard Beach. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Howard Beach. The fastest plan anyone in Howard Beach 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 Howard Beach customers is up to 1,815 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 79.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 21.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Howard Beach 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 one of the slowest compared to other Howard Beach 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 Howard Beach 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 1,802 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 79.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 21.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Howard Beach, Queens, NY
Verizon fiber coverage
About 98.48%, or 26,413 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Howard Beach area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Howard Beach.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard Beach. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Howard Beach. The fastest plan anyone in Howard Beach 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 Howard Beach customers is up to 1,815 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 79.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 21.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Howard Beach 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 one of the slowest compared to other Howard Beach 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 Howard Beach 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 1,802 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 79.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 21.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Howard Beach, Queens, NY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 99.93%, or 26,800 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Howard Beach 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 Howard Beach.
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 Howard Beach. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Howard Beach. The fastest plan anyone in Howard Beach 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 Howard Beach customers is up to 83 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 76.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 23.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Howard Beach 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 Howard Beach 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 Howard Beach 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 16 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 76.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 23.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Howard Beach, Queens, NY
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 23.10%, or 6,195 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northwest, north, southeast, west, east, northeast, south, and central Howard Beach 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 Howard Beach.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard Beach. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Howard Beach. The fastest plan anyone in Howard Beach 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 Howard Beach customers is up to 376 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 10.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 89.1% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Howard Beach 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 Howard Beach 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 Howard Beach 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 26 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 10.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 89.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
Howard Beach Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Howard Beach or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Howard Beach compare to the rest of Queens?
Internet speeds in Howard Beach are slower versus the average speeds in Queens: 1,986 Mbps in Queens versus 1,861 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Queens is 99.73% versus 99.93% in Howard Beach.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Howard Beach 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
- Ozone Park, Queens, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- South Ozone Park, Queens, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- East Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Woodhaven, Queens, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Richmond Hill, Queens, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Broadway Junction, Brooklyn, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Glendale, Queens, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Canarsie, Brooklyn, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Locust Manor, Queens, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clifton, Staten Island, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Greater Landover, Landover, MD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hazelwood-Mill Park, Portland, OR: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Green Hills, Nashville, TN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Highland Hills, San Antonio, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Highline, Seattle, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kyle Canyon, Las Vegas, NV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Logan-Ogontz-Fern Rock, Philadelphia, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- North End, St. Paul, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds