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Internet providers in Queens, NY

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

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

Internet options in Queens, NY

Whether you are moving to Queens or just across town, an important part of any successful move is finding the best internet and TV providers and plans. Fortunately, Queens residents enjoy some of the best internet options in the city, with access to Verizon Fios fiber optic internet, plus high-speed cable internet plans from Spectrum and RCN.

Allconnect utilizes FCC data to determine which providers are available across the city. We also get our plan and pricing information directly from the providers themselves, so it’s as up-to-date as possible. All of this information is then combined with other metrics like customer satisfaction and performance to determine our own ratings.

Queens internet at a glance

Queens has six major internet providers. Depending on your exact address and ZIP code in Queens, you may have access to more than one internet type and provider.

Internet availability in Queens, NY

Cable – 99%
DSL – 98%
Fiber optic – 96%

Queens, NY, residential internet providers

Provider	Starting price*	Speed range	Internet type	Allconnect rating
Spectrum	$49.99/mo.	300 – 1,000 Mbps	Cable	• 3.50/5
Verizon	$39.99/mo.	200 – 940 Mbps	Fiber	• 4.02/5
HughesNet	$49.99/mo.	Up to 25 Mbps	Satellite	N/A
Viasat	$64.99/mo.	Up to 30 Mbps	Satellite	N/A
RCN	$34.99/mo.	250 – 940 Mbps	Cable, fiber	• 3.45/5

*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 08/24/21.

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.

See how we review internet providers

Verizon Fios: Best provider overall

Verizon Fios is the highest rated internet provider in the country, according to Allconnect’s analysis. It offers fiber optic internet speeds up to 940 Mbps, and it’s cheaper than almost any other provider.

Why Queens loves Verizon

Verizon has the fastest residential internet in Queens, with download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 880 Mbps.
Verizon is the highest rated internet provider in the East region, according to J.D. Power.

Things to consider

Spectrum’s rates increase by $25/mo. after the first year.
Spectrum has one of the lowest customer satisfaction scores in the east region according to J.D. Power.

Learn more about Verizon internet

Allconnect Rating

3.50 / 5

Spectrum: Best availability

Spectrum cable internet reaches 99% of Queens homes. Known for its reliability and moderately fast internet speeds, Spectrum is a solid choice.

Why Queens loves Spectrum

Spectrum offers some of the fastest internet speeds of any provider in Queens.
You can save money with Spectrum by bundling TV and internet service.

Things to consider

Spectrum’s rates increase by $25/mo. after the first year.
Spectrum has one of the lowest customer satisfaction scores in the east region according to J.D. Power.

Learn more about Spectrum internet

Allconnect Rating

3.45 / 5

RCN: Best customer service

Spectrum cable internet reaches 99% of Queens homes. Known for its reliability and moderately fast internet speeds, Spectrum is a solid choice.

Why Queens loves RCN

Highest customer service scores from any provider in Queens, according to Consumer Reports.
There are no contracts with RCN internet, so you don’t have to worry about committing long-term.

Things to consider

Speeds and prices will vary depending on your address, so you may not have access to RCN’s best options.
Availability is more limited in Queens compared to Verizon and Spectrum.

Queens high-speed internet availability compared to the national average

Download speeds 250 Mbps or higher

Queens – 100%

New York – 98%

U.S. – 87%
Download speeds 1,000 Mbps or higher

Queens – 9%

New York – 28%

U.S. – 24%

Source: FCC

The fastest internet speeds in Queens come from providers with a fiber-optic or cable network. Here are the fastest internet providers in Queens.

Queens’ fastest max advertised download speeds

Xchange Telecom Corp. – Fiber-optic network with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Verizon – Fiber-optic network with speeds up to 940 Mbps
Spectrum – Cable network with speeds up to 940 Mbps
RCN – Cable, fiber-optic network with speeds up to 940 Mbps

Call or click below to find and compare the fastest internet plans for your Queens address.

Cheapest internet service providers in Queens

If you’re looking for cheap internet service, one Queens provider offers plans starting below $25/mo.* To save more, bundle your internet services with your TV and home phone and provide your own compatible equipment rather than renting from your provider.

Cheap internet plans in Queens

RCN – 250 Mbps for $34.99/mo.*
Verizon Fios – 200 Mbps for $39.99/mo.*
Spectrum – 200 Mbps for $49.99/mo.*

Call or click below to find and compare the cheapest internet plans for your specific Queens address.

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Written by:

Joe Supan

Principal Writer, Broadband Content

Joe is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology and broadband. Prior to joining CNET, Joe led MYMOVE’s moving coverage and reported on broadband policy, the digital divide, and privacy issues for the br… Read more