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-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.

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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.

*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.

**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. 09/17/24

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:

*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 05/06/24.

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:

*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 05/06/24.

**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. 09/17/24

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 50% 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 1000/100 Mbps): 49%

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