In Washington Heights there are 9 residential internet providers covering 98.35% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,822 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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9 Internet Service Providers in Washington Heights
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 Washington Heights are not shown.
Washington Heights 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 98.35% of Washington Heights. 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 Washington Heights with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Washington Heights?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Washington Heights.
Internet Speed Key
The average Washington Heights home can get up to 1,822 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 2,048 Mbps, which 77.29% 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 Washington Heights.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Washington Heights, and slower in the southeast areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Washington Heights?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Washington Heights you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 80.02% of Washington Heights homes.
- Cable is fastest for 3.26% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 14.96%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.65% of Washington Heights homes.
Internet Market Health in Washington Heights
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Washington Heights 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 Washington Heights based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 6.0 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Washington Heights 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, Washington Heights homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, fiber, and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. Washington Heights 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, Washington Heights badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Washington Heights, along with details on where in Washington Heights and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 97.49%, or 146,777 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Washington Heights area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Washington Heights.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washington Heights. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Washington Heights. The fastest plan anyone in Washington Heights can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Washington Heights customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Washington Heights 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 slowest compared to other Washington Heights cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Washington Heights is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 94.25%, or 141,911 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast, southwest, south, central, north, east, west, and northwest Washington Heights area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Washington Heights.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washington Heights. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Washington Heights. The fastest plan anyone in Washington Heights can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Washington Heights customers is up to 1,849 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 82.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 18.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Washington Heights download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Washington Heights fiber providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Washington Heights 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 1,838 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 82.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 18.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY
Verizon fiber coverage
About 94.25%, or 141,911 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast, southwest, south, central, north, east, west, and northwest Washington Heights area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Washington Heights.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washington Heights. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Washington Heights. The fastest plan anyone in Washington Heights can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Washington Heights customers is up to 1,849 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 82.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 18.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Washington Heights download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Washington Heights fiber providers. Verizon offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Washington Heights 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 1,838 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 82.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 18.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 7.21%, or 10,853 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast Washington Heights 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 Washington Heights.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washington Heights. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Washington Heights. The fastest plan anyone in Washington Heights can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Washington Heights customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Washington Heights 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 Washington Heights fiber providers. Spectrum offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Washington Heights is up to 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 282 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 53.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 46.9% up to 35.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 2.99%, or 4,500 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest Washington Heights area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Washington Heights.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washington Heights. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Washington Heights. The fastest plan anyone in Washington Heights can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Washington Heights customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In Washington Heights 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 the fastest compared to other Washington Heights cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Washington Heights is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 97.50%, or 146,798 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast, southwest, south, central, north, west, east, and northwest Washington Heights 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 Washington Heights.
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 Washington Heights. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Washington Heights. The fastest plan anyone in Washington Heights can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Washington Heights customers is up to 96 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 94.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 5.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Washington Heights 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 Washington Heights fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Washington Heights 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 19 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 94.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 5.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
Starry Fixed Wireless in Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY
Starry fixed wireless coverage
About 95.46%, or 143,721 people, have Starry fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast, southwest, south, central, north, west, east, and northwest Washington Heights area. Starry is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Washington Heights.
Starry fixed wireless download speeds
Starry is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washington Heights. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Starry fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Washington Heights. The fastest plan anyone in Washington Heights can order from Starry goes up to 800 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Washington Heights customers is up to 315 Mbps.
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- 2.1% up to 800.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 95.6% up to 300.0 Mbps
Starry fixed wireless upload speeds
In Washington Heights 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 Washington Heights fixed wireless providers. Starry offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Washington Heights is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, Starry customers can get speeds up to 102 Mbps.
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- 1.2% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 98.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 95.43%, or 143,678 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast, southwest, south, central, north, east, west, and northwest Washington Heights area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Washington Heights.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washington Heights. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Washington Heights. The fastest plan anyone in Washington Heights can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Washington Heights customers is up to 821 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 74.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 25.5% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Washington Heights 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 Washington Heights fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Washington Heights 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 61 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 74.5% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 25.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
Andrena Fixed Wireless in Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY
Andrena fixed wireless coverage
About 1.54%, or 2,317 people, have Andrena fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast Washington Heights area. Andrena is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Washington Heights.
Andrena fixed wireless download speeds
Andrena is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washington Heights. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Andrena fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Washington Heights. The fastest plan anyone in Washington Heights can order from Andrena goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Washington Heights customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Andrena fixed wireless upload speeds
In Washington Heights download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Andrena fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Andrena is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Washington Heights fixed wireless providers. Andrena offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Washington Heights is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Washington Heights Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Washington Heights or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Washington Heights compare to the rest of Manhattan?
Internet speeds in Washington Heights are comparable versus the average speeds in Manhattan: 1,860 Mbps in Manhattan versus 1,822 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Manhattan is 96.70% versus 98.35% in Washington Heights.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Washington Heights 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Highbridge, Bronx, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Morris Heights, Bronx, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Inwood, Manhattan, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Coytesville, Fort Lee, NJ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hamilton Heights, Manhattan, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- University Heights, Bronx, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- South Bronx, Bronx, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tremont, Bronx, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Linwood, Fort Lee, NJ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fordham, Bronx, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Hickory Ridge-South Riverdale, Memphis, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lower East Side, Manhattan, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Southeast Dallas, Dallas, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Southeast Mesa, Mesa, AZ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Southeastern Denver, Denver, CO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Southwest, Anaheim, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lake View, Chicago, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Southwest Dallas, Dallas, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kew Ggardens, Queens, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds