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Internet Providers in Brooklyn, NY

Shopping for internet plans in Brooklyn? Compare our top picks for internet providers in the Brooklyn area to find the plan that best fits your needs.

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verizon
  • Speeds – 300 – 2,300 Mbps
  • Prices starting at – $34.99/mo.*
  • Data caps – None
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optimum
  • Speeds – 300 – 8,000 Mbps
  • Prices starting at – $40.00/mo.
  • Data caps – None
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spectrum
  • Speeds – 500-1000 Mbps
  • Prices starting at – $50.00/mo.*
  • Data caps – None
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*For existing postpaid mobile customers with a Verizon mobile plan (excludes prepaid, business and data-only plans) who then add and maintain a Fios 300 Mbps plan. Auto Pay & paper-free billing required. Mobile + Home Discount enrollment req’d. $99 setup and other terms apply. Subj. to credit approval & may require a deposit. Fios avail. in select areas. Wired speeds advertised. Wireless speeds may vary due to device limits, multiple users, network & other factors. See Verizon.com/yourspeed for more info. © 2024 Verizon.

Best internet providers in Brooklyn

Internet availability by connection type

A strong majority of residents should have access to cable internet in Brooklyn, while only a little more than half should be able to take advantage of fiber internet in Brooklyn.

Fiber internet is a new technology that uses a different infrastructure than cable and is very expensive for providers to build out. Because of this, fiber availability is focused on highly populated areas and has even less consistent availability in its service areas.

Cable internet, on the other hand, uses cable TV infrastructure, so many homes and buildings are already wired for this type of internet service.

  • Cable – 98%
  • DSL – 94%
  • Fiber optic – 65%

All available Brooklyn residential internet providers

*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. As of 09/17/24.

**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.

Our methodology

We evaluate broadband providers in four categories: affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction.

We evaluate broadband providers in four categories: affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction. Each category contains multiple sub-factors, all of which are weighted differently to impact the provider’s overall score.

For each sub-factor, we score all providers on a continuous scale of one to five, relative to the industry as a whole. Because the average download speed in America is currently 180 Mbps, for example, we assigned all plans with download speeds between 100 and 299 Mbps a score between three and four. Xfinity’s 200 Mbps plan received a 3.50 score for download speed, while Spectrum’s 400 Mbps plan got a 4.16.

We only considered standardized data points in our scoring system. More abstract data like consistency of service and brand reputation is still part of our analysis, but we opted to let our writers address them in the context of each review.

Fastest internet in Brooklyn

Finding the right internet service provider with the right balance of speed, network coverage, reliability and competitive price in Brooklyn can take some time. To make this process easier for you, we’ve provided a list of companies below prioritized by the fastest speeds.

*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. **Price for Gig speed additional. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem. ©2024 Charter Communications, all rights reserved. As of 09/17/24.

Brooklyn’s high-speed internet availability compared to the U.S. average

It should come as no surprise that one of the most bustling cities in the U.S. is extremely well connected. Brooklyn, specifically, has a 99.96% connection rate for speeds 250 Mbps or higher. While only about half of Brooklyn (48.76%) is getting speeds over 1,000 Mbps, that percentage is still greater than both the state of New York and the U.S.

  • Download speeds 250 Mbps or higher

    Brooklyn – 99%

    New York – 99%

    U.S. – 86%

  • Download speeds 1,000 Mbps or higher

    Brooklyn – 49%

    New York – 20%

    U.S. – 21%

Cheapest internet service providers in Brooklyn

Explore cheap internet options in Brooklyn below. When looking for cheap internet options, keep value in mind. A fiber plan from Verizon or Optimum will offer better speeds and reliability than a different technology type, even if it’s a bit more expensive.

*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. As of 09/04/24.

**For existing postpaid mobile customers with a Verizon mobile plan (excludes prepaid, business and data-only plans) who then add and maintain a Fios 300 Mbps plan. Auto Pay & paper-free billing required. Mobile + Home Discount enrollment req’d. $99 setup and other terms apply. Subj. to credit approval & may require a deposit. Fios avail. in select areas. Wired speeds advertised. Wireless speeds may vary due to device limits, multiple users, network & other factors. See Verizon.com/yourspeed for more info. © 2024 Verizon.

***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.

Allconnect’s affordable choice: Optimum

Our choice for best cheap high-speed internet in Brooklyn, NY, goes to Optimum’s 300 Mbps internet plan. For only $40/mo. you get super-fast internet. It’s not the fastest plan on the market, but 300 Mbps is plenty for most households. To put it in perspective, you only need 25 Mbps to stream content in 4K, or 50 Mbps if it’s a live broadcast. The one downside to Optimum, however, is that prices will increase by $75/mo. after the first year. For that reason, you may be better off going with Verizon internet if you are okay with a slightly slower speed plan of 300 Mbps.

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Allconnect Rating

3.61 / 5

Optimum: Best for cheap starting prices

Optimum is available across 75% of Brooklyn and offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps. Plans start at only $40/mo.

Why Brooklyn loves Optimum

  • Offers some of the fastest speeds in Brooklyn

  • Cheap starting price

Things to consider

  • Price increases by at least $75/mo. after first year

  • Upload speeds are much slower than download speeds
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Spectrum logo

Allconnect Rating

3.50 / 5

Spectrum: Best for self-installation

Spectrum internet is a fixed wireless internet option but it doesn’t come with any data caps. For only $50.00/mo., you can get speeds up to 500 Mbps.

Why Brooklyn loves Spectrum

  • Easy self-installation process

  • Strong Wi-Fi range on router

Things to consider

  • Usually only one speed plan to choose from

  • Prices increase by $30/mo. after first year
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Verizon logo

Allconnect Rating

4.03 / 5

Verizon: Best for customer service

Depending on where you live, you may have access to Verizon Fios, which is a fiber optic internet or Verizon DSL. Both plans are extremely affordable and come with consistent, high-speed internet. However, Verizon Fios is the significantly better value. If only Verizon DSL is available to you, you may want to consider Optimum or Spectrum instead.

Why Brooklyn loves Verizon

  • Best overall value

  • Symmetrical download/upload speeds

Things to consider

  • DSL product inferior to fiber product

  • Fastest Verizon speeds not available everywhere
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Brooklyn internet provider FAQs

What types of internet are available in Brooklyn?

Cable, fiber, satellite and 5G internet is available in Brooklyn.

Optimum and Verizon Fios offer the fastest internet options in Brooklyn. Optimum offers fiber plans with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps, and Verizon Fios offers fiber speeds over 2,000 Mbps.

Satellite providers like Hughesnet and Viasat will have the most coverage in Brooklyn, while fiber provider Verizon Fios is the most available non-satellite provider.

Yes, you can switch providers in Brooklyn as long as your desired provider is available at your address. Always check your address before deciding to switch.

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Robin Layton

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Robin Layton

Editor, Broadband Content

Robin Layton is an editor for the broadband marketplace Allconnect. She built her internet industry expertise writing and editing for four years on the site, as well as on Allconnect’s sister site MYMOVE.com. … Read more

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