In Sterling there are 6 residential internet providers covering 98.40% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 978 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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6 Internet Service Providers in Sterling
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 Sterling are not shown.
Sterling 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 98.40% of Sterling. 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 Sterling with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Sterling?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Sterling.
Internet Speed Key
The average Sterling home can get up to 978 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 96.15% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.36% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Sterling.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Sterling, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Sterling?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Sterling you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Sterling homes.
- Cable is fastest for 96.15% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.25%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.60% of Sterling homes.
Internet Market Health in Sterling
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Sterling 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 Sterling based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.8 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.5 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.3 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Sterling 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, Sterling homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, dsl, 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. Sterling internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 4 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, Sterling needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Sterling, along with details on where in Sterling and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Sterling, NY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 96.15%, or 1,199 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Sterling area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Sterling.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sterling. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sterling. The fastest plan anyone in Sterling can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Sterling customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Sterling download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Sterling 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 Sterling 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 81 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 4.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 95.2% up to 35.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Sterling, NY
Frontier DSL coverage
About 77.06%, or 961 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, east, central, southeast, west, southwest, north, and northeast Sterling area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Sterling.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sterling. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Sterling. The fastest plan anyone in Sterling 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 Sterling customers is up to 31 Mbps.
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- 5.4% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 15.8% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 6.7% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 72.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Sterling 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 Sterling 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 Sterling 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 2.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 5.4% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 15.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 6.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 72.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Sterling, NY
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 53.65%, or 669 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, central, east, northeast, southeast, west, southwest, and north Sterling area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Sterling.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sterling. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sterling. The fastest plan anyone in Sterling can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Sterling customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Sterling download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Sterling fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sterling is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Sterling, NY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 50.60%, or 631 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, west, northeast, central, southeast, south, east, and northwest Sterling 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 Sterling.
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 Sterling. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Sterling. The fastest plan anyone in Sterling 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 Sterling customers is up to 52 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 36.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 63.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Sterling 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 Sterling 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 Sterling 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 9.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 36.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 63.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
Sterling Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Sterling or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Sterling compare to the rest of New York?
Internet speeds in Sterling are much slower versus the average speeds in New York: 4,072 Mbps in New York versus 978 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in New York is 98.64% versus 98.40% in Sterling.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Sterling 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
- Fair Haven, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sterling Valley, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Victory, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Martville, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hannibal, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hannibal Center, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Hannibal, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Southwest Oswego, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Red Creek, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Furniss, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Gilcrest, CO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tilden, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tanner Williams, AL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Johnson, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hubbard, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Howland, ME: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Holly, CO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hatchbend, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Harrison, ID: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Harrells, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds