In Oakland there are 8 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 5,258 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 Oakland
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 Oakland are not shown.
Oakland 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 Oakland
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Internet service is available in 100.00% of Oakland. 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 Oakland with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Oakland?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Oakland.
Internet Speed Key
The average Oakland home can get up to 5,258 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 7,000 Mbps, which 71.89% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 5.99% of homes can only purchase plans up to 75 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Oakland.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Oakland, and slower in the central areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Oakland?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Oakland you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 94.01% of Oakland homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 5.99%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Oakland homes.
Internet Market Health in Oakland
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Oakland 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 Oakland based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.7 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.6 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.8 (healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Oakland internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Oakland homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, dsl, and cable, 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. Oakland internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 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, Oakland is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Oakland, along with details on where in Oakland and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Oakland, NY
Frontier DSL coverage
About 89.40%, or 194 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Oakland area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Oakland.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oakland. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Oakland. The fastest plan anyone in Oakland can order from Frontier goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Oakland customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Oakland 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 Oakland DSL providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Oakland is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Oakland, NY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 78.34%, or 170 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, east, south, and west Oakland area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Oakland.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oakland. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Oakland. The fastest plan anyone in Oakland can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Oakland customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Oakland 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 Oakland cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Oakland 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 Oakland, NY
Frontier fiber coverage
About 71.89%, or 156 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, east, and south Oakland area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Oakland.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oakland. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Oakland. The fastest plan anyone in Oakland can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, and all Oakland customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Oakland 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 Oakland fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Oakland is up to 7,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Armstrong Fiber in Oakland, NY
Armstrong fiber coverage
About 53.46%, or 116 people, have Armstrong fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, south, and west Oakland area. Armstrong is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Oakland.
Armstrong fiber download speeds
Armstrong is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oakland. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Armstrong fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Oakland. The fastest plan anyone in Oakland can order from Armstrong goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Oakland customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Armstrong fiber upload speeds
In Oakland download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Armstrong fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Armstrong is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Oakland fiber providers. Armstrong offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Oakland is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Oakland, NY
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 14.29%, or 31 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east and north Oakland 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 Oakland.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oakland. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Oakland. The fastest plan anyone in Oakland can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Oakland customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Oakland 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 Oakland fiber providers. Spectrum 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 Oakland is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 500 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 919 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 83.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 16.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Oakland, NY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 94.93%, or 206 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, east, south, central, and north Oakland 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 Oakland.
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 Oakland. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Oakland. The fastest plan anyone in Oakland can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Oakland customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Oakland 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 Oakland fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Oakland is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Southern Tier Wireless Fixed Wireless in Oakland, NY
Southern Tier Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 94.47%, or 205 people, have Southern Tier Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, east, south, west, and central Oakland area. Southern Tier Wireless is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Oakland.
Southern Tier Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Southern Tier Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oakland. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Southern Tier Wireless fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Oakland. The fastest plan anyone in Oakland can order from Southern Tier Wireless goes up to 75 Mbps, and all Oakland customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
Southern Tier Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Oakland download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Southern Tier Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Southern Tier Wireless is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Oakland fixed wireless providers. Southern Tier Wireless offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Oakland is up to 15 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 15.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Oakland, NY
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 75.58%, or 164 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, east, and south Oakland area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Oakland.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oakland. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Oakland. The fastest plan anyone in Oakland can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Oakland customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Oakland 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 Oakland fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Oakland is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Oakland Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Oakland or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Oakland compare to the rest of New York?
Internet speeds in Oakland are much faster versus the average speeds in New York: 4,072 Mbps in New York versus 5,258 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in New York is 98.64% versus 100.00% in Oakland.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Oakland 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
- Nunda, NY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hunt, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dalton, NY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Castile, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tuscarora, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Portageville, NY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Silver Lake, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lamont, NY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Westview, NY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wiscoy, NY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Ramona, MI: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Oakridge, MN: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Odin, KS: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Oelrichs, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Old Moulton, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Oneida, KS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Orbit, VA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Orchard Valley, WY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Orearville, MO: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Orient Hill, WV: equal internet coverage, slower speeds