Internet providers in New York state

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, cable, DSL and satellite internet options. Whether you are moving to New York 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.

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Internet in New York

Aside from satellite providers such as Hughesnet and Starlink, T-Mobile is the most widely available internet provider in New York State. It provides 5G internet serviceability to about 68% of the state, just ahead of Verizon which is available to 66% of New York.

The fastest internet provider in the state is Optimum, which offers fiber internet speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in the tri-state area. A close runner-up is AT&T, which offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. New York City is the most populated city in New York and has a median download speed of about 276 Mbps and a median upload speed of 36 Mbps.

Best internet providers in New York

We’ve ranked the top internet providers in New York 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.

*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. As of 12/05/24.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET: Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2024 Charter Communications, all rights reserved.

Fastest internet in New York

The fastest internet provider in New York is Optimum Fiber, which provides fiber speeds from 300 to 8,000 Mbps. Optimum is mainly available in the tri-state area, so New York availability is focused in New York City and surrounding areas. Here, you can get Optimum’s 8,000 Mbps plan, one of the fastest fiber plans around. Can’t get Optimum? We’ve listed some of the fastest plans from top providers below.

*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. As of 12/05/24.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET: Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2024 Charter Communications, all rights reserved.

Cheapest internet in New York

Astound is the cheapest internet option in New York, with a starting price of $20.00/mo. for its lowest speed tier, but its availability is limited to New York City. Verizon is another cheap internet option in New York State, with a starting price of $34.99/mo. for its 300 Mbps fiber plan, but you must bundle with a Verizon mobile plan to get this price. Verizon is available in New York City, Albany, Syracuse and Buffalo. Optimum offers the cheapest standalone fiber internet plan at $40.00/mo. for 300 Mbps of cable or fiber internet.

*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. As of 12/05/24.

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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.

Source: Speedtest.net

Internet availability in New York

Most households in New York have access to satellite and cable internet connections, but over 60% of households have access to fiber connections as well.

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 1,000/100 Mbps): 45%
• Median download speed in New York: 277.66 Mbps

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

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