In Independence there are 6 residential internet providers covering 92.21% 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 Independence
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 Independence are not shown.
Independence 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 92.21% of Independence. 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 Armstrong. Now you can call companies in Independence with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Independence?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Independence.

Internet Speed Key
The average Independence 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 92.21% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in Independence?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Independence you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 92.21% of Independence homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% 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 7.79% of Independence homes.
Internet Market Health in Independence

Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Independence 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 Independence based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.0 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.5 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Independence internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 3 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Independence homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, dsl, fixed wireless, and cable, 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. Independence internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 3 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, Independence badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Independence, along with details on where in Independence and at what speeds.
Armstrong Fiber in Independence, NY

Armstrong fiber coverage
About 92.21%, or 142 people, have Armstrong fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Independence area. Armstrong is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Independence.
Armstrong fiber download speeds
Armstrong is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Independence. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Armstrong fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Independence. The fastest plan anyone in Independence can order from Armstrong goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Independence customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Armstrong fiber upload speeds
In Independence download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Armstrong fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Armstrong is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Independence fiber providers. Armstrong offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Independence is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Independence, NY

Frontier DSL coverage
About 76.62%, or 118 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Independence area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Independence.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Independence. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Independence. The fastest plan anyone in Independence can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Independence customers is up to 53 Mbps.
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- 37.3% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 57.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Independence download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Independence DSL providers. Frontier offers 3 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 Independence is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 3.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 37.3% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 57.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Independence, NY

Spectrum cable coverage
About 8.44%, or 13 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast Independence 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 Independence.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Independence. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Independence. The fastest plan anyone in Independence can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Independence customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Independence 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 Independence cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Independence is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Southern Tier Wireless Fixed Wireless in Independence, NY

Southern Tier Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 8.44%, or 13 people, have Southern Tier Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast Independence area. Southern Tier Wireless is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Independence.
Southern Tier Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Southern Tier Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Independence. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Southern Tier Wireless fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Independence. The fastest plan anyone in Independence can order from Southern Tier Wireless goes up to 75 Mbps, and all Independence customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
Southern Tier Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Independence download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Southern Tier Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Southern Tier Wireless is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Independence fixed wireless providers. Southern Tier Wireless offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Independence is up to 15 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 15.0 Mbps
Independence Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Independence or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Independence compare to the rest of New York?
Internet speeds in Independence 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 less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in New York is 98.64% versus 92.21% in Independence.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Independence 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
- Hallsport, NY: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Whitesville, NY: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Andover, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Spring Mills, NY: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Rexville, NY: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- West Greenwood, NY: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Wileyville, NY: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Fulmer Valley, NY: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Young Hickory, NY: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Greenwood, NY: more internet coverage, similar speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Seven Springs, NM: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hager, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Halcottsville, NY: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Haldane, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hallburg, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Halldale, ME: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hamilton, ND: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Hatfield, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hayfield, IA: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Hadley, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds


