In Preston there are 5 residential internet providers covering 98.56% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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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5 Internet Service Providers in Preston
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 Preston are not shown.
Preston 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 98.56% of Preston. 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 Preston with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Preston?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Preston.
Internet Speed Key
The average Preston home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 98.56% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in Preston?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Preston you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 90.89% of Preston homes.
- Cable is fastest for 7.67% 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 1.44% of Preston homes.
Internet Market Health in Preston
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Preston 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 Preston based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.4 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.4 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.1 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Preston internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Preston homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, dsl, cable, and fixed wireless, 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. Preston internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 3 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, Preston badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Preston, along with details on where in Preston and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications Fiber in Preston, NY
Frontier fiber coverage
About 90.89%, or 379 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, southeast, west, north, central, south, east, and southwest Preston area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Preston.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Preston. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Preston. The fastest plan anyone in Preston can order from Frontier goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Preston customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Preston 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 Preston fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Preston is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Preston, NY
Frontier DSL coverage
About 56.12%, or 234 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, north, northwest, west, south, and east Preston area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Preston.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Preston. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Preston. The fastest plan anyone in Preston 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 Preston customers is up to 41 Mbps.
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- 18.8% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 8.1% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 17.1% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 56.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Preston 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 Preston DSL providers. Frontier 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 Preston 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 2.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 18.8% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 25.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 56.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Preston, NY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 55.88%, or 233 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, north, northwest, and west Preston area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Preston.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Preston. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Preston. The fastest plan anyone in Preston can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Preston customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Preston 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 Preston cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Preston is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Preston, NY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 38.37%, or 160 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, southeast, south, and southwest Preston area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Preston.
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 Preston. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Preston. The fastest plan anyone in Preston 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 Preston customers is up to 29 Mbps.
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- 5.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 95.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Preston 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 fastest compared to other Preston 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 Preston 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 3.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 5.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 95.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Preston Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Preston or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Preston compare to the rest of New York?
Internet speeds in Preston are much slower versus the average speeds in New York: 4,072 Mbps in New York versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in New York is 98.64% versus 98.56% in Preston.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Preston 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
- Norwich, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- East McDonough, NY: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- South Plymouth, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Norwich, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- East Pharsalia, NY: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Plymouth, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- North Pharsalia, NY: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Oxford, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Springvale, NY: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Tyner, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Carp, IN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Beallsville, MD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Beattie, KS: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Beckville, IN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bern, KS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bethany, MS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Boyette, MS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Boys Town, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Brunsville, IA: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Camden-on-Gauley, WV: more internet coverage, similar speeds