Internet providers in New York state

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Compare plans from top internet providers in New York to find the best fit for your home.

Find New York internet providers by city

If you are looking for internet service in New York, there are several internet service providers to choose from, including fiber-optic, cable, DSL and satellite internet options. Whether you are moving to NY or you’re a longtime resident, checking out current internet plans in your area can save you money. Find your city below to see what is available near you.

City	Download speed	Upload speed	% of up to 100 Mbps	% of up to 250 Mbps	% of up to 1 Gbps	# of providers
Albany	255.78 Mbps	15.66 Mbps	100%	95%	<1 %	8
Babylon	210.24 Mbps	42.85 Mbps	100%	94%	85%	7
Buffalo	243.04 Mbps	17.60 Mbps	100%	96%	7%	7
Cheektowaga	273.90 Mbps	21.83 Mbps	100%	96%	19%	5
Greece	301.52 Mbps	22.86 Mbps	100%	97%	73%	5
Hempstead	298.17 Mbps	119.03 Mbps	100%	99%	94%	7
Huntington	275.39 Mbps	89.45 Mbps	100%	99%	68%	7
Islip	275.08 Mbps	85.26 Mbps	100%	98%	92%	7
Ithaca	234.25 Mbps	11.69 Mbps	100%	90%	0%	7
New York City	265.52 Mbps	35.24 Mbps	100%	96%	69%	9
Rochester	275.14 Mbps	22.59 Mbps	100%	94%	30%	8
Smithtown	226.40 Mbps	88.18 Mbps	100%	99%	68%	7
Syracuse	249.12 Mbps	21.08 Mbps	100%	96%	<1%	8
Yonkers	300.74 Mbps	66.46 Mbps	100%	98%	52%	7

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New York internet overview

New York has several internet options offered by top providers such as Spectrum, Verizon and Optimum. You may qualify for additional savings when you bundle TV or home phone services. We did the research for you so you can quickly determine which internet provider is the best option near you.

Summary of internet providers in New York

We’ve ranked the top internet providers in NY by coverage area, technology and starting price. We’ve done the research so you can easily find the providers in your area that are the best fit for you.

Provider	Starting price*	Download speed range	Technology	% available
Verizon Fios	$49.99/mo.	300-940 Mbps	Fiber	77
Spectrum	$49.99/mo.	300-1,000 Mbps	Cable	57
Optimum	$40.00/mo.	300-1,000 Mbps	Cable	34
Xchange Telecom	$24.99/mo.	Up to 10 Mbps	DSL	15
Astound	$20.00/mo.	300-1,500 Mbps	Cable	9
Frontier	$39.99/mo.	500 – 5,000 Mbps	Fiber	4
HughesNet	$49.99/mo.	Up to 25 Mbps	Satellite	100

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. **Prices without Autopay and Paperless Billing. Exclusive offer for qualified addresses. For new residential Internet customers only. Max speed capable range for 500 Mbps (450-500 Mbps download/upload), Gig Service (846-940 Mbps download, 792-880 Mbps upload), 2 Gig (1800-2000 Mbps download/upload) and requires 2 Gbps capable devices and wiring. Performance details: frontier.com/internetdisclosures. Requires Auto Pay or $5/mo. fee applies. Beginning April 2022, a printed bill fee of $2.99/mo. will apply, NY, PA and select customers excluded. A $10 fee applies when Internet is disconnected. Equipment return required at disconnection, up to $150 per device if not returned. Multi-Device Security covers up to 10 devices. Other applicable charges and additional services are extra. Subject to availability. Cannot be combined with other offers. Other restrictions, Frontier policies and service terms apply. Last updated 5/06/24.

Cheapest internet in New York

New York is a great location to find high-speed internet deals, including cheap standalone internet options. A few providers have plans starting below $50/mo. You may be able to get additional savings off your monthly internet price by bundling with TV and home phone services.

These internet service providers offer some of the cheapest internet plans in NY, where available:

Provider	Price*	Download speed
T-Mobile	$40.00/mo.	Up to 245 Mbps
Astound Broadband	$20.00 – $45.00/mo.	300 – 1,000 Mbps
Optimum	$40.00/mo.	Up to 300 Mbps

Fastest internet in New York

Speeds of up to a gig or more are available in many NY cities, including New York and Buffalo. Speeds may vary depending on what is available near you.

These internet service providers offer some of the fastest speeds in NY, where available:

Provider	Starting price*	Download speed
Verizon Fios	$89.99/mo. (gig speeds)	1,000 – 2,000 Mbps
Optimum	$80.00/mo. (gig speeds)	1,000 Mbps
Spectrum	$79.99/mo. (gig speeds)	1,000 Mbps
Astound	$45.00/mo. (gig speeds)	1,000 – 1,500 Mbps

New York internet statistics

Compare New York’s internet speeds to the rest of the country. New York pulls slightly ahead of the U.S. with mid-200s download speed and over 30 Mbps of upload speed.

	Download	Upload
New York	265.01 Mbps	32.48 Mbps
U.S.	254.01 Mbps	31.37 Mbps

Source: Speedtest.net

Internet availability in New York

Most households in New York have access to satellite and cable internet connections, but over 50% of households have access to fiber connections as well.

Tech type	Availability
Cable	91%
Fiber	60%
Satellite	100%
Fixed wireless	42%
DSL	47%

Quality of internet access in New York

The entire state of New York has access to the minimum recommended broadband speeds, but a smaller percentage has access to gigabit speeds.

Residents with broadband access (speeds at or over 100/20 Mbps): 100%
Residents with access to gigabit speeds (at or over 1000/100 Mbps): 49%

Sources: FCC coverage maps and data, internal speed test results and provider websites.