In the New York area there are 13 residential internet providers covering 99.19% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 5,054 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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13 Internet Service Providers in New York
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 the New York area are not shown.
New York 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 99.19% of the New York area. 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 Optimum. Now you can call companies in the New York area with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in the New York area?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in the New York area.
Internet Speed Key
The average New York home can get up to 5,054 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 10,000 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 the New York area.-->
What type of internet should I choose in the New York area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the New York area you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 85.42% of New York homes.
- Cable is fastest for 11.52% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.24%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of New York homes.
Internet Market Health in New York
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the the New York area 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 the New York area based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.9 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.9 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.9 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
New York internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 11 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, New York homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fixed wireless, 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. New York internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 11 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, the New York area is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the New York area, along with details on where in the New York area and at what speeds.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in New York, NY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 95.37%, or 19,153,012 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire New York 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 the New York area.
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 the New York area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the New York area. The fastest plan anyone in the New York area 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 New York customers is up to 74 Mbps.
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- 64.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 35.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In the New York area 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 below average compared to other New York 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 the New York area 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 14 Mbps.
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- 64.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 35.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
New York Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the New York area or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in the New York area compare to the rest of New York?
Internet speeds in the New York area are faster versus the average speeds in New York: 4,072 Mbps in New York versus 5,054 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in New York is 98.64% versus 99.19% in the New York area.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the New York area 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
- Hoboken, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jersey City, NJ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Weehawken, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Union City, NJ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Manhattan, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Brooklyn, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- West New York, NJ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Guttenberg, NJ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- North Bergen, NJ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Secaucus, NJ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Los Angeles, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chicago, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dallas, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Houston, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Philadelphia, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Miami, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Atlanta, GA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Washington, DC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- San Francisco, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Phoenix, AZ: more internet coverage, slower speeds