Internet providers in Staten Island
Compare plans from all providers in Staten Island to find the best fit for your home.
Internet options in Staten Island
Staten Island offers several options for high-speed internet with speeds that you won’t find in many other cities. If you’re moving to Staten Island or just looking for a better internet deal in the city, we’ll help you find a plan to fit your needs and budget. You may even qualify for savings and gift cards by bundling your services. Compare the fastest speeds and cheapest plans in Staten Island.
Staten Island internet at a glance
There are three internet providers in Staten Island. Based on your Staten Island ZIP code and address, you may be able to access more than one internet type and provider.
Internet availability in Staten Island
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Cable – 99%
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DSL – 96%
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Fiber-optic – 99%
Staten Island 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 04/30/20.
Compare the largest internet providers in Staten Island
Staten Island has three internet service providers: Verizon, Spectrum and HughesNet. Here’s what you need to know about each provider’s internet plans, pricing, service areas and additional perks.
Verizon
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Provider details:
Verizon Fios offers uniform upload and download speeds in the State Island area, which makes the service great for gaming, streaming and working from home.
- Three internet plans
- Symmetrical upload and download speeds on Fios service
- Fios Quantum Gateway lets you connect multiple Wi-Fi devices
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Verizon store locations:
- 10 Akron St., Staten Island, NY 10314
- 1267 Forest Ave., Staten Island, NY 10302
Spectrum
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Provider details:
Spectrum is available to over 99% of the Staten Island area. Flexible, no-contract internet plans and bundles make Spectrum a popular choice with Staten Island residents. Plus, free Spectrum WiFi hotspots are available at over 200 Staten Island locations.
- Three internet plans
- No data caps or contracts
- Free modem with all internet plans
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Spectrum store locations:
- 100 Cable Way, Staten Island, NY 10303
- 2845 Richmond Shopping Center, Staten Island, NY 10303
HughesNet
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Provider details:
HughesNet satellite service is available to even the most remote parts of Staten Island.
- Plans starting at $59.99/mo.*
- Bonus data available between 2 and 8 a.m.
- No outages except during extreme weather conditions
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HughesNet store locations:
- There are no HughesNet stores in Staten Island.
*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 04/30/20.
Availability for other Staten Island internet providers
- Crown Castle Fiber — Fiber network offers 11% coverage in Staten Island.
- Earthlink — DSL network available in 46% of the Staten Island area.
Find Staten Island internet providers available to you. Click “Shop providers” to search for Staten Island internet by ZIP code, or call to compare plans for your address.
Fastest internet on Staten Island
Download speeds 250 Mbps or higher
Staten Island – 99%
New York – 98%
U.S. – 86%
Download speeds 1,000 Mbps or higher
Staten Island – 1%
New York – 21%
U.S. – 22%
Source: FCC
To get the fastest Staten Island internet service, you need a fiber-optic or cable network. Here’s an overview of the fastest internet service providers in Staten Island.
Staten Island’s fastest max advertised download speeds
- Verizon — Fiber network with speeds up to 940 Mbps.
- Spectrum — Cable network with speeds up to 940 Mbps.
Call or click below to find and compare the fastest Staten Island internet plans in your area.
Cheapest internet in Staten Island
If you want to save money on internet service in Staten Island, one provider offers a plan starting at or below $40/mo.* Other ways to bring down your costs include bundling your internet service with TV and home phone services and buying your own compatible equipment instead of paying rental fees.
Cheap internet plans on Staten Island
- Verizon – $39.99/mo.* for up to 200 Mbps
*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 04/30/20.
Call or click below to find and compare the cheapest internet plans in Jackson for your address.
Free Wi-Fi hotspots in Staten Island
It’s easy to find Wi-Fi hotspots across Staten Island. Check out some places that you can connect in Staten Island for free. Remember, you’re connecting to a public network, so avoid online activities that leave your sensitive information vulnerable.
Here are a few public places in Staten Island where you can find free Wi-Fi:
- Clove Lakes Park
- Franklin Delano Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach
- Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts cafes
- Staten Island museums
Verizon and Spectrum subscribers can log in for access to numerous additional hotspots offered by their providers. However, the availability of hotspots can fluctuate depending on internet availability, so exactly where you are in Staten Island may affect your results.
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