Internet Providers in New York, NY

Manhattan is a Verizon Fios vs Spectrum market at heart, with Astound (RCN) as the challenger and Starry’s fixed wireless covering 42 ZIPs. Fios reaches 50 of the borough’s 61 ZIP codes with symmetrical fiber up to 2 Gbps.

Last reviewed: July 2026

16Residential providers
61ZIP codes
56 / 61ZIPs with fiber
2 GbpsFastest filed speed

FCC Broadband Data Collection, Dec 2024 vintage, residential filings — broadbandmap.fcc.gov. Availability is address-specific within each ZIP.

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Top internet providers in New York

ProviderTechnologyZIPs served (of 61)Top filed speed
Verizon FiosFiber502 Gbps
SpectrumCable + Fiber521 Gbps
AstoundCable + Fiber501.5 Gbps
StarryFixed Wireless (fiber-fed)421 Gbps
T-Mobile Home Internet5G Home53100 Mbps
Verizon 5G Home5G Home531 Gbps

Satellite service (Starlink, Viasat, HughesNet) additionally covers every New York address, and 5G home internet from T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T is available across the city — useful when a building or street falls in a wired-coverage gap.

Internet in New York, NY — FAQs

Who has the best internet in New York, NY?
FCC filings list 16 residential providers in New York. Verizon Fios has the widest coverage (50 of 61 ZIP codes), and the fastest filing reaches 2 Gbps. The best pick is address-specific — enter your ZIP to compare every option at your home.
Does New York have fiber internet?
Yes — fiber from at least one provider is filed in 56 of New York’s 61 ZIP codes per FCC data (Dec 2024), with top advertised speeds up to 2 Gbps. Street-level availability varies, so check your exact address.
What is the cheapest internet in New York, NY?
Entry promos in New York typically run $25–$50/mo from the cable and 5G home providers, and $35/mo 5G home internet (with a mobile line) is available across the city. See our cheapest-plans guide, or search your ZIP for current offers at your address.

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