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New Yorkers have many choices of speed and type of internet connection, but not all providers listed are available in all areas of the city. We share the percentage of availability in the table below to show you how many New York addresses are covered by a certain provider.
This is why it’s important to search for internet providers with your address. Just because a plan is available for your neighbor doesn’t mean you will also have access.
| Provider | Starting price* | Speed range | Internet type | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon Fios | $34.99/mo.† | 300 – 2,000 Mbps | Fiber | 88% |
| Spectrum | $50.00/mo. | 500 – 1,000 Mbps** | Cable | 63% |
| Astound | $25.00/mo. | 300 – 1,500 Mbps | Cable, fiber | 19% |
| Starry Internet | $30.00/mo. | 100 – 1,000 Mbps | Fixed wireless | 36% |
| Optimum | $40.00/mo. | 300 – 8,000 Mbps | Cable, fiber | 38% |
| Verizon 5G Home Internet | $35.00/mo.*** | 85 – 300 Mbps | 5G | 82% |
| T-Mobile 5G Home Internet | $40.00/mo. | Up to 245 Mbps | 5G | 72% |
*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 10/18/24.
**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.
***For existing 5G Do More, 5G Play More or 5G Get More mobile customers who then add and maintain a home internet plan. Availability varies. Price guarantee applies to base monthly rate only. Auto Pay & paper-free billing req’d. Add’l $10/mo. w/o Auto Pay. Subj. to credit approval & may require a deposit. Other terms may apply. Wired speeds advertised. Wireless speeds may vary due to device limited, multiple users, networks & other factors. See Verizon.com/yourspeed for more info. As of 10/18/24.
† Rate w/mobile plan.
Internet in New York City
New York City residents have 96% cable availability in all the boroughs. Fiber is available to all areas in the Bronx, Bayside and Kings Point, but only to about half of Washington Heights, the East Village and Queens.
5G home internet is available across most of New York City, but is 100% available in Harlem, Brooklyn and the Lower East Side.
Help to pay your internet bill in New York City
There a few options in New York City to help internet customers with their bills:
- ConnectALL lists resources for low-cost internet across the state
- New York State Affordable Internet Access Program provides affordable internet and cable access
- The New York Public School system keeps a list of free or discounted internet plans for households with students
Internet deals in New York City
Spectrum offers internet starting at $30/mo. with a three-year price guarantee and no required contracts.
T-Mobile provides 5G home internet starting at $40/mo. with a mobile phone plan. There are no contracts and a quick 15-minute setup.
Cheapest internet providers in New York City
Looking to save money on your internet bills? It can be hard to know where to start, especially in a place like New York City, where there are many providers available. Astound, Optimum, Verizon Fios and Spectrum are the cheapest internet service providers in New York City, each offering plans for less than or around $50.00/mo.
Before locking down an internet plan, consider what speed you need. For a small household of one to two users, a 75 to 100 Mbps plan will allow you to stream on one device at a time, check emails, shop and browse your social media.
A slightly faster 200 to 400 Mbps plan will keep a family of four or five online, with the ability to stream or game on multiple devices.
Providers in New York City, especially Astound and Verizon, are some of the cheapest available, especially when you factor in Verizon’s discount with a mobile plan. If you don’t reside in New York, you may still have some cheap options, either with a provider’s regular plans or a low-income internet plan.
- Astound – Plans starting at $20.00/mo.
- Optimum – Plans starting at $40.00/mo.
- Verizon Fios – Plans starting at $34.99/mo. (with a mobile plan)
- Spectrum – Plans starting at $50.00/mo.
Fastest home internet providers in New York City
According to Ookla’s speedtest.net, New York City has a median download speed of 282 Mbps. Spectrum and Verizon had the highest speed test results in New York City, too. High-speed plans in New York City start at $60/mo. and can reach $200/mo. Fiber plans are your best bet for fast internet.
Smart homes with five or more heavy internet users or small businesses can benefit from the symmetrical download and upload speeds, but be careful not to buy more speed than you really need. Verizon, Spectrum, Optimum and Astound offer the fastest internet in New York City with gigabit speeds ranging from 1,000 Mbps to 2,000 Mbps.
If you live in a connected smart home with four or more heavy internet users, you’ll most likely need a 500+ Mbps plan. Gamers and work-from-home users in large households should consider at least 800 to 1,000 Mbps.
- Verizon Fios – Speeds up to 2,300 Mbps (in select areas)
- Optimum – Speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
- Astound – Speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
- Spectrum – Speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Allconnect Rating
4.60 / 5
Verizon Fios: Best overall
If you’re looking for great, reliable internet at an affordable price with no hassles, then Verizon Fios is the way to go. Verizon Fios uses fiber optic cable where you can get gig speeds starting at $64.99/mo. with a mobile plan. If you don’t want to spend this much, you can get a 300 Mbps plan starting at $34.99/mo. or a 500 Mbps plan for $59.99/mo. Verizon Fios rolled out a 2 Gig plan in New York City as well. Verizon gets some of the fastest internet in New York City, according to Ookla, with a median download speed of 282 Mbps.
You won’t have to worry about rate increases with Verizon Fios, but the equipment rental fees are on the high side.
Verizon Customer Reviews:
Allconnect Rating
3.93 / 5
Astound: Most affordable plans
For the most affordable internet in New York City — and the best bang for your buck — we recommend Astound. Not only do they have a very inexpensive starting plan of 300 Mbps for $25.00/mo., they also offer some of the highest speeds up to 1,200 Mbps for $60.00/mo. No contract is required, and installation is included with select plans.
Learn more about Astound internet
Allconnect Rating
3.82 / 5
Spectrum: Low-equipment fees
Spectrum charges $5/mo. for router rental — the modem is free — whereas most providers charge around $10 to $15/mo. You can get Spectrum internet in New York City starting at $50.00/mo. for 500 Mbps with no data caps — just watch out for year-two price increases. Spectrum has a median download speed of over 270 Mbps in New York City according to Ookla, but lacks in upload speed at 18 Mbps.
Spectrum Customer Reviews:
Allconnect Rating
4.33 / 5
T-Mobile: Best for availability
T-Mobile is available to nearly all of New York City with one affordable plan starting at $40.00/mo. if you bundle cell phone services. You can start or stop your T-Mobile service any time since there are no contract requirements. There are also no data caps with T-Mobile. You must be near a cell tower to get 5G home internet from T-Mobile and speeds only reach around 245 Mbps.
T-Mobile Customer Reviews:
New York City internet FAQs
Is 5G internet available in New York City?
Yes, Verizon 5G and T-Mobile 5G Home Internet are available to nearly all areas of New York City.
Does New York City offer fiber internet?
Yes, about 70% of New York City residents have access to a fiber connection.
Can you get free internet in New York City?
Yes, New York City government provides resources for residents to apply for federal assistance programs.
Do New York City internet providers offer deals and promotions?
ISPs typically offer deals and promotions and switch up their offers regularly. Check our best internet deals of the month page to stay up to date on provider deals.
What are the internet connection types available in New York City?
When it comes to getting the internet into your home in New York City, there are different types of connections. New York City customers have access to many different types of internet, including fiber, cable, satellite and DSL. The most common types are cable internet at 95% coverage and fiber at about 70%. 100% of New York City can access satellite internet.
Our methodology
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.
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Robin LaytonEditor, 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. …
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