In Ulster County there are 11 residential internet providers covering 96.39% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 2,574 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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11 Internet Service Providers in Ulster 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 Ulster County are not shown.
Ulster 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
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Internet service is available in 96.39% of Ulster 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 Planet Networks. Now you can call companies in Ulster County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Ulster County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Ulster County.
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The average Ulster County home can get up to 2,574 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 10,000 Mbps, which 14.15% 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 Ulster County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Ulster County, and slower in the west areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Ulster County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Ulster County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 34.39% of Ulster County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 61.59% 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 3.61% of Ulster County homes.
Internet Market Health in Ulster County
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The map shows how competitive the Ulster 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 Ulster County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.3 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.9 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Ulster County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Ulster County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fixed wireless, fiber, and dsl, 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 worse. Ulster County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 7 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, Ulster County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Ulster County, along with details on where in Ulster County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Ulster County, NY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 84.36%, or 153,402 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Ulster County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Ulster County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ulster County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ulster County. The fastest plan anyone in Ulster County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Ulster County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Ulster 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 average compared to other Ulster 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 Ulster 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 36 Mbps.
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- 0.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 99.9% up to 35.0 Mbps
Archtop Fiber Fiber in Ulster County, NY
Archtop Fiber fiber coverage
About 22.55%, or 41,016 people, have Archtop Fiber fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, east, central, and north Ulster County area. Archtop Fiber is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Ulster County.
Archtop Fiber fiber download speeds
Archtop Fiber is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ulster County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Archtop Fiber fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ulster County. The fastest plan anyone in Ulster County can order from Archtop Fiber goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Ulster County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Archtop Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Ulster County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Archtop Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Archtop Fiber is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Ulster County fiber providers. Archtop Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ulster County is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Planet Networks Fiber in Ulster County, NY
Planet Networks fiber coverage
About 14.15%, or 25,739 people, have Planet Networks fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, south, east, central, and north Ulster County area. Planet Networks is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Ulster County.
Planet Networks fiber download speeds
Planet Networks is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ulster County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Planet Networks fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ulster County. The fastest plan anyone in Ulster County can order from Planet Networks goes up to 10,000 Mbps, and all Ulster County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
Planet Networks fiber upload speeds
In Ulster County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Planet Networks fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Planet Networks is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Ulster County fiber providers. Planet Networks offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ulster County is up to 10,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Ulster County, NY
Optimum cable coverage
About 13.18%, or 23,975 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southeast, east, southwest, and central Ulster County area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Ulster County.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ulster County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ulster County. The fastest plan anyone in Ulster County can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Ulster County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Ulster County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Optimum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Ulster County cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ulster County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Ulster County, NY
Frontier DSL coverage
About 6.29%, or 11,439 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, south, southeast, east, and central Ulster County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Ulster County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ulster County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Ulster County. The fastest plan anyone in Ulster County can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Ulster County customers is up to 38 Mbps.
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- 13.5% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 11.4% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 7.0% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 65.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Ulster County 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 Ulster County DSL providers. Frontier offers 4 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 Ulster County 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 2.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 13.5% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 11.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 9.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 65.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Ulster County, NY
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 2.60%, or 4,734 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south and southeast Ulster County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Ulster County.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ulster County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Ulster County. The fastest plan anyone in Ulster 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 Ulster County customers is up to 1,843 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 81.5% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 18.5% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Ulster County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Ulster 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 Ulster 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 1,832 Mbps.
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- 81.5% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 18.5% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Ulster County, NY
Verizon fiber coverage
About 2.60%, or 4,734 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south and southeast Ulster County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Ulster County.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ulster County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Ulster County. The fastest plan anyone in Ulster 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 Ulster County customers is up to 1,843 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 81.5% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 18.5% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Ulster County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Ulster 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 Ulster 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 1,832 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 81.5% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 18.5% up to 880.0 Mbps
Margaretville Telephone Company Fiber in Ulster County, NY
Margaretville Telephone Company fiber coverage
About 1.50%, or 2,734 people, have Margaretville Telephone Company fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest Ulster County area. Margaretville Telephone Company is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Ulster County.
Margaretville Telephone Company fiber download speeds
Margaretville Telephone Company is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ulster County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Margaretville Telephone Company fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ulster County. The fastest plan anyone in Ulster County can order from Margaretville Telephone Company goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Ulster County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Margaretville Telephone Company fiber upload speeds
In Ulster County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Margaretville Telephone Company fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Margaretville Telephone Company is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Ulster County fiber providers. Margaretville Telephone Company offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ulster County 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 Ulster County, NY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 86.28%, or 156,899 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Ulster 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 Ulster County.
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 Ulster 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 Ulster County. The fastest plan anyone in Ulster 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 Ulster County customers is up to 63 Mbps.
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- 50.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 49.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ulster 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 below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Ulster 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 Ulster 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 12 Mbps.
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- 50.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 49.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Ulster County, NY
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 50.92%, or 92,606 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Ulster 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 Ulster County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ulster County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ulster County. The fastest plan anyone in Ulster County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Ulster County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ulster 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 the fastest compared to other Ulster County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ulster County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Ulster County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Ulster County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Ulster County compare to the rest of New York?
Internet speeds in Ulster County are slower versus the average speeds in New York: 4,072 Mbps in New York versus 2,574 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in New York is 98.64% versus 96.39% in Ulster County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Ulster 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
- Litchfield County, CT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hartford County, CT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Susquehanna County, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tolland County, CT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Windham County, CT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bradford County, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Providence County, RI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bristol County, RI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bristol County, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tioga County, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Boone County, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Carroll County, MD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cass County, ND: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Charlotte County, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- DeSoto County, MS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- El Dorado County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Guadalupe County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hendricks County, IN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Imperial County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Iredell County, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds