In Old Forge there are 8 residential internet providers covering 99.17% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 946 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 Old Forge
Satellite TV and internet are available everywhere in Old Forge.
No internet provider of this type serves Old Forge.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Old Forge are not shown.
Old Forge 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 99.17% of Old Forge. 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 Old Forge with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Old Forge?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Old Forge.
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The average Old Forge home can get up to 946 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 92.84% 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 Old Forge.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Old Forge, and slower in the east areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Old Forge?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Old Forge you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 6.03% of Old Forge homes.
- Cable is fastest for 86.80% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 5.58%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Old Forge homes.
Internet Market Health in Old Forge
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The map shows how competitive the Old Forge 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 Old Forge based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.7 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.1 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.2 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Old Forge internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Old Forge homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, cable, 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. Old Forge internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 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, Old Forge needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you’ll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Old Forge, along with details on where in Old Forge and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Old Forge, NY
Frontier DSL coverage
About 95.78%, or 1,270 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Old Forge area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Old Forge.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Old Forge. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Old Forge. The fastest plan anyone in Old Forge 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 Old Forge customers is up to 52 Mbps.
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- 17.8% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 22.0% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 7.6% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 4.0% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 48.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Old Forge 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 Old Forge 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 Old Forge 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 3.2 Mbps.
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- 17.8% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 22.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 11.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 48.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Old Forge, NY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 92.31%, or 1,224 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Old Forge area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Old Forge.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Old Forge. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Old Forge. The fastest plan anyone in Old Forge can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Old Forge customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Old Forge download speeds tend to be faster than 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 Old Forge cable providers. Spectrum offers 3 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 Old Forge is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 789 Mbps.
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- 78.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 6.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 15.1% up to 35.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Old Forge, NY
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 23.53%, or 312 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, central, and south Old Forge area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Old Forge.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Old Forge. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Old Forge. The fastest plan anyone in Old Forge can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Old Forge customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Old Forge download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Old Forge fiber providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Old Forge is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Adirondack Broadband Fiber in Old Forge, NY
Adirondack Broadband fiber coverage
About 2.94%, or 39 people, have Adirondack Broadband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast Old Forge area. Adirondack Broadband is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Old Forge.
Adirondack Broadband fiber download speeds
Adirondack Broadband is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Old Forge. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Adirondack Broadband fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Old Forge. The fastest plan anyone in Old Forge can order from Adirondack Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Old Forge customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Adirondack Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Old Forge download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Adirondack Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Adirondack Broadband is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Old Forge fiber providers. Adirondack Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Old Forge is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Old Forge, NY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 64.93%, or 861 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Old Forge area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Old Forge.
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 Old Forge. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Old Forge. The fastest plan anyone in Old Forge 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 Old Forge customers is up to 39 Mbps.
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- 18.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 81.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Old Forge 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 Old Forge 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 Old Forge 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 6.2 Mbps.
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- 18.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 81.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
Eagle Wireless Fixed Wireless in Old Forge, NY
Eagle Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 42.38%, or 562 people, have Eagle Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, northeast, central, and east Old Forge area. Eagle Wireless is one of the smallest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Old Forge.
Eagle Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Eagle Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Old Forge. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Eagle Wireless fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Old Forge. The fastest plan anyone in Old Forge can order from Eagle Wireless goes up to 500 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 150 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Old Forge customers is up to 348 Mbps.
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- 56.6% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 43.4% up to 150.0 Mbps
Eagle Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Old Forge download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Eagle Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Eagle Wireless is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Old Forge fixed wireless providers. Eagle Wireless 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 Old Forge is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 25 Mbps. On average, Eagle Wireless customers can get speeds up to 67 Mbps.
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- 56.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 43.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Old Forge, NY
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 41.86%, or 555 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Old Forge area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Old Forge.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Old Forge. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Old Forge. The fastest plan anyone in Old Forge can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Old Forge customers is up to 198 Mbps.
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- 63.1% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 36.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Old Forge 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 below average compared to other Old Forge fixed wireless providers. Verizon 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 Old Forge is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 6.0 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 15 Mbps.
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- 63.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 36.9% up to 6.0 Mbps
Old Forge Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Old Forge or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Old Forge compare to the rest of New York?
Internet speeds in Old Forge are much slower versus the average speeds in New York: 4,235 Mbps in New York versus 946 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in New York is 98.71% versus 99.17% in Old Forge.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Old Forge 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
- Thendara, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Eagle Bay, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Inlet, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Otter Lake, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Raquette Lake, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Brantingham, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Woodgate, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Number Four, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lyonsdale, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Crystal Dale, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Van Etten, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Centerville, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chesapeake, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clarington, OH: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cottage City, MD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Elliottsburg, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Erin, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tignall, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Towanda, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Truby, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds