In Lima there are 7 residential internet providers covering 97.38% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,019 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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7 Internet Service Providers in Lima
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 Lima are not shown.
Lima 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 97.38% of Lima. 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 Lima with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Lima?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Lima.
Internet Speed Key
The average Lima home can get up to 1,019 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 7,000 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 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Lima.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Lima, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Lima?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Lima you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Lima homes.
- Cable is fastest for 95.66% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.01%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.62% of Lima homes.
Internet Market Health in Lima
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Lima 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 Lima based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.4 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.5 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.0 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Lima 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, Lima homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, dsl, fixed wireless, and fiber, 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. Lima 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, Lima is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Lima, along with details on where in Lima and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Lima, NY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 96.15%, or 3,522 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Lima area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Lima.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lima. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lima. The fastest plan anyone in Lima can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lima customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Lima download speeds tend to be equal to 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 Lima cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lima 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 Lima, NY
Frontier DSL coverage
About 95.36%, or 3,493 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Lima area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Lima.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lima. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Lima. The fastest plan anyone in Lima 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 Lima customers is up to 53 Mbps.
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- 9.7% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 23.5% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 23.0% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 41.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Lima 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 Lima 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 Lima 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 3.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 9.7% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 23.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 24.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 41.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Empire Access Fiber in Lima, NY
Empire Access fiber coverage
About 57.93%, or 2,122 people, have Empire Access fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, central, northeast, northwest, east, and west Lima area. Empire Access is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Lima.
Empire Access fiber download speeds
Empire Access is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lima. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Empire Access fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lima. The fastest plan anyone in Lima can order from Empire Access goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lima customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Empire Access fiber upload speeds
In Lima download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Empire Access fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Empire Access is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Lima fiber providers. Empire Access offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lima is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lima, NY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 92.85%, or 3,401 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Lima 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 Lima.
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 Lima. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lima. The fastest plan anyone in Lima 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 Lima customers is up to 56 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 41.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 58.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lima 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 Lima 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 Lima 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 10 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 41.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 58.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lima, NY
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 86.38%, or 3,164 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, central, east, northeast, northwest, west, southwest, and south Lima area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Lima.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lima. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lima. The fastest plan anyone in Lima can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Lima customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lima 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 Lima fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lima is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Lima Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Lima or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Lima compare to the rest of New York?
Internet speeds in Lima are much slower versus the average speeds in New York: 4,072 Mbps in New York versus 1,019 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in New York is 98.64% versus 97.38% in Lima.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Lima 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 Bloomfield, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- West Bloomfield, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sibleyville, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- South Lima, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- East Avon, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Honeoye Falls, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Avon, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ionia, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- South Bloomfield, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lakeville, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Angels, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Shiner, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rice, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Provincetown, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pittsfield, ME: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Panorama Village, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Meroney, AR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- McClure, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Madison, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lincoln, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds