In Manchester there are 8 residential internet providers covering 99.82% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,814 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 Manchester
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 Manchester are not shown.
Manchester 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 99.82% of Manchester. 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 Windstream. Now you can call companies in Manchester with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Manchester?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Manchester.
Internet Speed Key
The average Manchester home can get up to 1,814 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 81.54% 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 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Manchester.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Manchester, and slower in the north areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Manchester?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Manchester you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 87.37% of Manchester homes.
- Cable is fastest for 12.10% 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 less than 1% of Manchester homes.
Internet Market Health in Manchester
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Manchester 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 Manchester based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.4 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.8 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.2 (healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Manchester internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Manchester homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, dsl, 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. Manchester internet customers who want faster speeds have between 2 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, Manchester is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Manchester, along with details on where in Manchester and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Manchester, NY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 98.28%, or 2,225 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, northeast, central, west, southeast, north, south, and northwest Manchester area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Manchester.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Manchester. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Manchester. The fastest plan anyone in Manchester can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Manchester customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Manchester download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Manchester cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Manchester is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL in Manchester, NY
Windstream DSL coverage
About 97.66%, or 2,211 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, northeast, central, west, southeast, north, and south Manchester area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Manchester.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Manchester. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Manchester. The fastest plan anyone in Manchester can order from Windstream goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Manchester customers is up to 169 Mbps.
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- 29.5% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 27.2% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 19.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 9.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 13.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Manchester download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Manchester DSL providers. Windstream offers 9 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 Manchester is up to 83 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 43 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 20.9% up to 83.0 Mbps
- 11.5% up to 69.0 Mbps
- 24.0% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 12.5% up to 17.0 Mbps
- 7.9% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 13.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Manchester, NY
Windstream fiber coverage
About 86.48%, or 1,958 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, northeast, central, west, southeast, south, northwest, and east Manchester area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Manchester.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Manchester. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Manchester. The fastest plan anyone in Manchester can order from Windstream goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Manchester customers is up to 1,936 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 93.6% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 6.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In Manchester download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Manchester fiber providers. Windstream 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 Manchester is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 1,936 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 93.6% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 6.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
GoNetSpeed Fiber in Manchester, NY
GoNetSpeed fiber coverage
About 82.02%, or 1,857 people, have GoNetSpeed fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, northeast, west, central, southeast, south, and east Manchester area. GoNetSpeed is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Manchester.
GoNetSpeed fiber download speeds
GoNetSpeed is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Manchester. Versus other fiber providers in the area, GoNetSpeed fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Manchester. The fastest plan anyone in Manchester can order from GoNetSpeed goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Manchester customers is up to 1,989 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 98.9% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
GoNetSpeed fiber upload speeds
In Manchester download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for GoNetSpeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, GoNetSpeed is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Manchester fiber providers. GoNetSpeed 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 Manchester is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, GoNetSpeed customers can get speeds up to 1,989 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 98.9% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Empire Access Fiber in Manchester, NY
Empire Access fiber coverage
About 52.25%, or 1,183 people, have Empire Access fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, west, central, southeast, and south Manchester area. Empire Access is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Manchester.
Empire Access fiber download speeds
Empire Access is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Manchester. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Empire Access fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Manchester. The fastest plan anyone in Manchester can order from Empire Access goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Manchester customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Empire Access fiber upload speeds
In Manchester 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 Manchester fiber providers. Empire Access offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Manchester 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 Manchester, NY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 99.43%, or 2,251 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, northeast, central, west, southeast, north, south, and northwest Manchester 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 Manchester.
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 Manchester. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Manchester. The fastest plan anyone in Manchester 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 Manchester customers is up to 97 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 95.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 4.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester 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 19 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 95.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 4.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
Community Broadband Network Fixed Wireless in Manchester, NY
Community Broadband Network fixed wireless coverage
About 19.74%, or 447 people, have Community Broadband Network fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast and southeast Manchester area. Community Broadband Network is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Manchester.
Community Broadband Network fixed wireless download speeds
Community Broadband Network is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Manchester. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Community Broadband Network fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Manchester. The fastest plan anyone in Manchester can order from Community Broadband Network goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Manchester customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Community Broadband Network fixed wireless upload speeds
In Manchester download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Community Broadband Network fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Community Broadband Network is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Manchester fixed wireless providers. Community Broadband Network offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Manchester is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Manchester Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Manchester or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Manchester compare to the rest of New York?
Internet speeds in Manchester are much slower versus the average speeds in New York: 4,072 Mbps in New York versus 1,814 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in New York is 98.64% versus 99.82% in Manchester.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Manchester 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
- Shortsville, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chapin, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clifton Springs, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Port Gibson, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Gypsum, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hopewell Center, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Padelford, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Palmyra, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Farmington, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Macedon Center, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Silverlake, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lakeville, CT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lopez, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Melfa, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Menlo, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Acton, ME: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mount Hood-Parkdale, OR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mulberry, IN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Newport, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Paxinos, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds