In Jamaica there are 8 residential internet providers covering 98.90% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,982 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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8 Internet Service Providers in Jamaica
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 Jamaica are not shown.
Jamaica 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
Availability maps for all providers in Jamaica
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Internet service is available in 98.90% of Jamaica. 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 Jamaica with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Jamaica?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Jamaica.
Internet Speed Key
The average Jamaica home can get up to 1,982 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 Jamaica.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Jamaica, and slower in the south areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Jamaica?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Jamaica you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 92.13% of Jamaica homes.
- Cable is fastest for 6.20% 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 1.10% of Jamaica homes.
Internet Market Health in Jamaica
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Jamaica 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 Jamaica based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.9 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Jamaica internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Jamaica homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fixed wireless, 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. Jamaica internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 8 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, Jamaica badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Jamaica, along with details on where in Jamaica and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Jamaica, Queens, NY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 98.80%, or 226,278 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Jamaica area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Jamaica.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Jamaica. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Jamaica. The fastest plan anyone in Jamaica can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Jamaica customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Jamaica 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 slowest compared to other Jamaica cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Jamaica 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 Jamaica, Queens, NY
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 96.57%, or 221,166 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Jamaica area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Jamaica.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Jamaica. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Jamaica. The fastest plan anyone in Jamaica 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 Jamaica customers is up to 1,992 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 95.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 5.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Jamaica 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 below average compared to other Jamaica 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 Jamaica 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 1,989 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 95.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 5.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Jamaica, Queens, NY
Verizon fiber coverage
About 96.57%, or 221,166 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Jamaica area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Jamaica.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Jamaica. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Jamaica. The fastest plan anyone in Jamaica 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 Jamaica customers is up to 1,992 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 95.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 5.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Jamaica 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 below average compared to other Jamaica 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 Jamaica 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 1,989 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 95.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 5.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Jamaica, Queens, NY
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 9.40%, or 21,533 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the west, central, east, northwest, northeast, southwest, and south Jamaica 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 Jamaica.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Jamaica. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Jamaica. The fastest plan anyone in Jamaica can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Jamaica customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Jamaica download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Jamaica fiber providers. Spectrum offers 3 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 Jamaica is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 183 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 31.8% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 68.2% up to 35.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Jamaica, Queens, NY
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 2.12%, or 4,846 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the west, northwest, and north Jamaica area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Jamaica.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Jamaica. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Jamaica. The fastest plan anyone in Jamaica can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Jamaica customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In Jamaica download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Astound Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Jamaica cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Jamaica is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Jamaica, Queens, NY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 98.23%, or 224,970 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Jamaica 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 Jamaica.
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 Jamaica. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Jamaica. The fastest plan anyone in Jamaica 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 Jamaica customers is up to 85 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 80.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 19.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Jamaica 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 Jamaica 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 Jamaica 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 17 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 80.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 19.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Jamaica, Queens, NY
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 41.47%, or 94,970 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Jamaica area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Jamaica.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Jamaica. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Jamaica. The fastest plan anyone in Jamaica 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 Jamaica customers is up to 595 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 42.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 57.9% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Jamaica 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 below average compared to other Jamaica 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 Jamaica 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 43 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 42.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 57.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
Starry Fixed Wireless in Jamaica, Queens, NY
Starry fixed wireless coverage
About 35.97%, or 82,370 people, have Starry fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the west, central, east, northwest, northeast, southeast, north, and southwest Jamaica area. Starry is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Jamaica.
Starry fixed wireless download speeds
Starry is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Jamaica. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Starry fixed wireless is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Jamaica. The fastest plan anyone in Jamaica can order from Starry goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Jamaica customers is up to 324 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 2.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 800.0 Mbps
- 96.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Starry fixed wireless upload speeds
In Jamaica download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Starry fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Starry is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Jamaica fixed wireless providers. Starry offers 3 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 Jamaica is up to 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, Starry customers can get speeds up to 110 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 2.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 96.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
Jamaica Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Jamaica or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Jamaica compare to the rest of Queens?
Internet speeds in Jamaica are comparable versus the average speeds in Queens: 1,986 Mbps in Queens versus 1,982 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Queens is 99.73% versus 98.90% in Jamaica.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Jamaica 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
- Kew Ggardens, Queens, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fresh Meadows, Queens, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hollis, Queens, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Richmond Hill, Queens, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Locust Manor, Queens, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- St Albans, Queens, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- South Ozone Park, Queens, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rochdale Village, Queens, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Forest Hills, Queens, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Queens Village, Queens, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Southeast, Houston, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Last Vegas, North Las Vegas, NV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Upper East Side, Manhattan, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Spring Branch, Houston, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Northland, Columbus, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds