In Queens County there are 8 residential internet providers covering 99.73% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,986 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 Queens County
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 Queens County are not shown.
Queens County 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 Queens County
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Internet service is available in 99.73% of Queens County. 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 Verizon. Now you can call companies in Queens County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Queens County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Queens County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Queens County home can get up to 1,986 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 8,000 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 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Queens County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Queens County, and slower in the south areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Queens County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Queens County you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 88.30% of Queens County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 10.56% of the county.
- 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 Queens County homes.
Internet Market Health in Queens County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Queens County 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 Queens County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.0 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.0 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Queens County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Queens County homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fixed wireless, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. Queens County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 9 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, Queens County is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Queens County, along with details on where in Queens County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Queens County, NY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 99.48%, or 2,392,891 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Queens County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Queens County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Queens County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Queens County. The fastest plan anyone in Queens County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Queens County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Queens County 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 below average compared to other Queens County cable providers. Spectrum offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Queens County 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 35 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Queens County, NY
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 96.75%, or 2,327,223 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Queens County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Queens County.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Queens County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Queens County. The fastest plan anyone in Queens County can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Queens County customers is up to 1,948 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 91.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 9.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Queens County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Queens County fiber providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Queens County is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 880 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 1,943 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 91.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 9.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Queens County, NY
Verizon fiber coverage
About 96.75%, or 2,327,223 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Queens County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Queens County.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Queens County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Queens County. The fastest plan anyone in Queens County can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Queens County customers is up to 1,948 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 91.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 9.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Queens County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Queens County fiber providers. Verizon offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Queens County is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 880 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 1,943 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 91.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 9.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Queens County, NY
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 29.56%, or 711,109 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, north, central, east, south, and northeast Queens County area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Queens County.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Queens County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Queens County. The fastest plan anyone in Queens County can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Queens County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In Queens County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Astound Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Queens County cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Queens County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Queens County, NY
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 6.15%, or 147,955 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Queens County 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 Queens County.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Queens County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Queens County. The fastest plan anyone in Queens County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Queens County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Queens County 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 Queens County fiber providers. Spectrum offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Queens County 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 177 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 30.6% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 69.4% up to 35.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Queens County, NY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 97.46%, or 2,344,385 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Queens County 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 Queens County.
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 Queens County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Queens County. The fastest plan anyone in Queens County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Queens County customers is up to 86 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 80.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 19.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Queens County 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 Queens County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Queens County 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 17 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 80.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 19.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Queens County, NY
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 53.16%, or 1,278,843 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Queens County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Queens County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Queens County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Queens County. The fastest plan anyone in Queens County can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Queens County customers is up to 535 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 33.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 66.4% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Queens County 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 Queens County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Queens County is up to 75 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 38 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 33.6% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 66.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
Starry Fixed Wireless in Queens County, NY
Starry fixed wireless coverage
About 18.49%, or 444,761 people, have Starry fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, central, southeast, west, south, and east Queens County area. Starry is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Queens County.
Starry fixed wireless download speeds
Starry is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Queens County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Starry fixed wireless is below average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Queens County. The fastest plan anyone in Queens County can order from Starry goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 200 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Queens County customers is up to 315 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 1.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 800.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 96.3% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
Starry fixed wireless upload speeds
In Queens County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Starry fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Starry is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Queens County fixed wireless providers. Starry offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Queens County is up to 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, Starry customers can get speeds up to 105 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 1.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 98.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
Queens County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Queens County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Queens County compare to the rest of New York?
Internet speeds in Queens County are slower versus the average speeds in New York: 4,072 Mbps in New York versus 1,986 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in New York is 98.64% versus 99.73% in Queens County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Queens County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Kings County, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- New York County, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bronx County, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hudson County, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Nassau County, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Essex County, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Union County, NJ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Morris County, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Suffolk County, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Warren County, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Maricopa County, AZ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Orange County, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Los Angeles County, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- San Diego County, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Harris County, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Allegheny County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- DuPage County, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bronx County, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Baltimore City, MD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clark County, NV: less internet coverage, faster speeds