In Leicester there are 6 residential internet providers covering 97.27% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 5,722 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 Leicester
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 Leicester are not shown.
Leicester 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 97.27% of Leicester. 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 Frontier. Now you can call companies in Leicester with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Leicester?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Leicester.
Internet Speed Key
The average Leicester home can get up to 5,722 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 7,000 Mbps, which 77.78% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 4.19% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Leicester.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Leicester, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Leicester?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Leicester you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 78.01% of Leicester homes.
- Cable is fastest for 11.34% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 5.24%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.68%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.73% of Leicester homes.
Internet Market Health in Leicester
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Leicester 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 Leicester based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.8 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.3 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.2 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Leicester 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, Leicester homes have between 1 and 4 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. Leicester internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 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, Leicester is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Leicester, along with details on where in Leicester and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Leicester, NY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 88.37%, or 1,519 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, northeast, east, north, southwest, south, west, and southeast Leicester area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Leicester.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Leicester. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Leicester. The fastest plan anyone in Leicester can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Leicester customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Leicester 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 Leicester cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Leicester is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in Leicester, NY
Frontier fiber coverage
About 77.78%, or 1,337 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, east, northeast, north, south, southwest, and southeast Leicester area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Leicester.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Leicester. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Leicester. The fastest plan anyone in Leicester can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, and all Leicester customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Leicester download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Leicester fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Leicester is up to 7,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Leicester, NY
Frontier DSL coverage
About 69.05%, or 1,187 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Leicester area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Leicester.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Leicester. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Leicester. The fastest plan anyone in Leicester 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 Leicester customers is up to 30 Mbps.
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- 2.7% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 16.0% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 6.7% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 74.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Leicester 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 Leicester DSL providers. Frontier offers 4 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 Leicester 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 1.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 2.7% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 16.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 7.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 74.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Leicester, NY
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 3.20%, or 55 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast and south Leicester 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 Leicester.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Leicester. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Leicester. The fastest plan anyone in Leicester can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Leicester customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Leicester download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Leicester fiber providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Leicester 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 Leicester, NY
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 78.53%, or 1,350 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, northeast, east, north, southeast, west, and south Leicester area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Leicester.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Leicester. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Leicester. The fastest plan anyone in Leicester can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Leicester customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Leicester 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 Leicester fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Leicester 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 Leicester, NY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 48.46%, or 833 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Leicester area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Leicester.
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 Leicester. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Leicester. The fastest plan anyone in Leicester 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 Leicester customers is up to 31 Mbps.
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- 7.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 92.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Leicester 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 Leicester 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 Leicester 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 4.3 Mbps.
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- 7.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 92.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
Leicester Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Leicester or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Leicester compare to the rest of New York?
Internet speeds in Leicester are much faster versus the average speeds in New York: 4,072 Mbps in New York versus 5,722 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in New York is 98.64% versus 97.27% in Leicester.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Leicester 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
- Wadsworth, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mount Morris, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Retsof, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Piffard, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Geneseo, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Peoria, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Perry, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Perry Center, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Livonia Center, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- York Hamlet, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Wagon Wheel, AZ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Conway, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cook, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Corapeake, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Whitewater, CO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- West Point, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Warsaw, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Warriors Mark, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Walnut Shade, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Woodacre, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds