In Queens there are 8 residential internet providers covering 99.73% of the city. 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
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 are not shown.
Queens 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 99.73% of Queens. 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 with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Queens?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Queens.
Internet Speed Key
The average Queens home can get up to 1,986 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city 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.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Queens, and slower in the south areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Queens?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Queens you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 88.30% of Queens homes.
- Cable is fastest for 10.56% 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 less than 1% of Queens homes.
Internet Market Health in Queens
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Queens 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 based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.0 (healthy)
- 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 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 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 city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. Queens 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 is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Queens, along with details on where in Queens and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Queens, NY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 99.48%, or 2,392,891 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Queens area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Queens.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Queens. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Queens. The fastest plan anyone in Queens can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Queens customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Queens 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 cable 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 Queens 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, NY
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 96.75%, or 2,327,223 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Queens area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Queens.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Queens. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Queens. The fastest plan anyone in Queens can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Queens 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 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 fiber providers. EarthLink 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 Queens 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, NY
Verizon fiber coverage
About 96.75%, or 2,327,223 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Queens area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Queens.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Queens. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Queens. The fastest plan anyone in Queens can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Queens 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 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 fiber 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 Queens 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, NY
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 29.56%, or 711,109 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, west, north, central, east, south, and northeast Queens 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.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Queens. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Queens. The fastest plan anyone in Queens can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Queens customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In Queens 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 cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Queens 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, NY
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 6.15%, or 147,955 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Queens 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.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Queens. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Queens. The fastest plan anyone in Queens can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Queens customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Queens 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 fiber 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 Queens 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, 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 city. The company covers the entire Queens 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.
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. 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. The fastest plan anyone in Queens 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 Queens 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 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 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 Queens 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, NY
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 53.16%, or 1,278,843 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Queens 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.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Queens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Queens. The fastest plan anyone in Queens can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Queens 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 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 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 Queens 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, NY
Starry fixed wireless coverage
About 18.49%, or 444,761 people, have Starry fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, central, southeast, west, south, and east Queens 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.
Starry fixed wireless download speeds
Starry is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Queens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Starry fixed wireless is below average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Queens. The fastest plan anyone in Queens can order from Starry goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 200 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Queens 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 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 fixed wireless providers. Starry 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 Queens 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 Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Queens or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Queens compare to the rest of New York?
Internet speeds in Queens are slower versus the average speeds in New York: 4,072 Mbps in New York versus 1,986 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in New York is 98.64% versus 99.73% in Queens.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Queens 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
- Bellerose Terrace, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Queens Village, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bellerose, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Saddle Rock, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Floral Park, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Great Neck Estates, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Elmont, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- South Floral Park, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Russell Gardens, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lake Success, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Schaumburg, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Savannah, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Schenectady, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sandy Springs, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Santa Rosa, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Santa Fe, NM: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Scranton, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Santa Cruz, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Scottsdale, AZ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- San Antonio, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds