- 82.1% Coverage
- Up to 5,000 Mbps
- Plans from $49.99
Internet Providers in New York City, NY
Long Island has a strong internet network with Verizon, Spectrum, and EarthLink as the main providers. Verizon Fios is the top fiber internet option, offering fast and reliable fiber to the home service in many parts of Nassau County, including Great Neck, Mineola, Valley Stream, Lynbrook, Rockville Centre, and Garden City. It also covers several areas in western Suffolk County such as Babylon, Bay Shore, Brentwood, Patchogue, and Huntington, making it a popular choice for high speed internet users.Spectrum provides wide cable internet coverage across both Nassau and Suffolk counties. It is available in most neighborhoods and is a common option for everyday internet use, streaming, gaming, and home work.EarthLink offers internet service through fiber and partner networks in selected areas, giving users another flexible choice for connectivity.Overall, Long Island residents can choose between fiber, cable, and hybrid internet services depending on location. Checking availability by address helps find the best and fastest plan
Internet Providers In New York City, NY
⚡ Fastest Internet Plans
| Provider | Max Speed | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Optimum | 8 Gbps | Fiber |
| Verizon Fios | 5 Gbps | Fiber |
| Spectrum | 2 Gbps | Cable |
💰 Cheapest Internet Plans
| Provider | Starts At | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | $30.00 | 100 Mbps |
| Optimum | $40.00 | 300 Mbps |
| Verizon Fios | $49.99 | 300 Mbps |
Fiber Internet In New York City, NY
New York City has stronger fiber internet coverage than most major American cities, largely thanks to Verizon Fios, one of the oldest and most reliable fiber networks in the country. Fios FTTH (fiber to the home) service is available across large portions of all five boroughs, with the densest coverage in Manhattan below 125th Street, central Brooklyn (Park Slope, Bay Ridge, Flatbush), north and central Queens (Astoria, Jackson Heights, Forest Hills), and most of Staten Island.
Verizon has been actively expanding Fios into historically underserved neighborhoods including the South Bronx, East New York, and Brownsville under a 2021 franchise agreement with NYC requiring fiber buildout to all five boroughs by 2026. RCN (Astound) also offers fiber-hybrid and full fiber service in select Manhattan and Brooklyn neighborhoods. If fiber internet is your top priority, check Fios availability at your building first. It’s the most widely deployed true fiber option in the city.
82.1%
Fiber Coverage
1.2 Gbps
Avg Local Speed
Fiber Internet In New York City, NY
Frequently Asked Questions
Verizon Fios offers the fastest internet in New York City, with its Fios 2 Gig plan delivering symmetric 2.3 Gbps download and upload speeds over a full fiber network. For most households, the Fios Gigabit plan (940 Mbps down / 880 Mbps up) is more than enough and it's widely available across all five boroughs where Fios is deployed.
Home internet plans in New York City start as low as $17.99/mo for income-qualified households (Spectrum Internet Assist) and range up to $119.99/mo for multi-gigabit fiber plans. For most New Yorkers, a mid-tier plan from Verizon Fios, Optimum, or Spectrum runs between $40 and $70/mo, often with no annual contract required.
Yes, New York City has some of the best fiber internet coverage in the United States. Verizon Fios provides FTTH (fiber to the home) service across large portions of all five boroughs, with coverage continuing to expand under a 2021 franchise agreement that targets citywide fiber access by 2026. RCN (Astound) also offers fiber-based plans in parts of Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Fiber internet from Verizon Fios is available in most of Manhattan, central and southern Brooklyn (Park Slope, Bay Ridge, Flatbush), Queens (Astoria, Forest Hills, Flushing), much of Staten Island, and an expanding portion of the Bronx. Fios has been building out in historically underserved areas including the South Bronx, Brownsville, and East New York. Use our address checker above to confirm fiber availability at your specific building.
RCN (Astound) currently offers some of the lowest introductory rates in NYC, starting at $29.99/mo for 200 Mbps. Optimum's entry plan starts at $40/mo. For income-eligible households, Spectrum Internet Assist provides 30 Mbps service for $17.99/mo. T-Mobile 5G Home Internet at $50/mo (flat rate, no price hikes) is also a strong value option for NYC apartment dwellers who want to avoid technician visits
Local Internet Statistics
1.2 Gbps
Average Speed
68.4%
Fiber Coverage
98%
Broadband Coverage
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