New York · FCC data as of December 31, 2025
Internet providers in New York
Coverage in New York
- Homes in New York that can get 100/20 Mbps or faster over wired service
- 97.1%
- Homes in New York that can get fiber
- 69.9%
- Homes in New York that can get 1,000/100 Mbps or faster
- 63.6%
- Homes in New York that can get cable
- 92.5%
- Homes in New York that can get 100/20 Mbps or faster, counting fixed wireless
- 97.8%
By technology and speed
Share of homes in New York that can get each technology at each speed tier from at least one provider.
| Technology | Any speed | 25/3 Mbps+ | 100/20 Mbps+ | 1,000/100 Mbps+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiber | 69.9% | 69.9% | 69.8% | 57.9% |
| Cable | 92.5% | 92.5% | 92.5% | 9.8% |
| DSL (copper) | 3.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Fixed wireless | 84.6% | 73.1% | 53.3% | 1.4% |
| Satellite | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Any technology | 100% | 100% | 100% | 63.6% |
Best for, by rule
Each pick is computed from the data with the rule shown on the card. No provider pays for placement.
Fastest fiber
Fiber, up to 8,000 Mbps down, 8,000 Mbps up
Rule: Highest advertised fiber download among providers whose fiber reaches at least 20% of the area.
Widest coverage
Fixed wireless, up to 100 Mbps down, 20 Mbps up, 77.6% of homes
Rule: Largest share of homes covered, satellite excluded.
Fixed wireless option
Fixed wireless, up to 100 Mbps down, 20 Mbps up, 77.6% of homes
Rule: Provider whose main technology here is fixed wireless, covering the largest share of homes.
11 wired and fixed wireless providers in New York
Grouped by each provider's main technology in the state, then ranked by share covered, with speeds for that main technology.
Mainly fiber (3)
Glass fiber to the location.
| Provider | Technologies here | Max download | Max upload | Share covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon Fios | Fiber | 2,300 Mbps | 2,300 Mbps | 45.8% of served locations* |
| Frontier | Fiber, DSL (copper) | 7,000 Mbps | 7,000 Mbps | 5% of homes |
| Greenlight Networks | Fiber | 10,000 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps | 3.6% of homes |
Mainly cable (3)
Coaxial cable network.
| Provider | Technologies here | Max download | Max upload | Homes covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | Fiber, Cable | 1,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps | 60.2% |
| Optimum | Fiber, Cable | 940 Mbps | 35 Mbps | 32.2% |
| Astound Broadband | Fiber, Cable | 1,500 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 8.5% |
Mainly fixed wireless (5)
Radio link to an antenna at the location, including licensed 5G and LTE home internet.
| Provider | Technologies here | Max download | Max upload | Share covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 100 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 77.6% of homes |
| Verizon 5G Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 1,000 Mbps | 75 Mbps | 27.5% of served locations* |
| Starry Inc | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 1,000 Mbps | 500 Mbps | 15% of homes |
| Impact Internet | Fixed wireless | 100 Mbps | 8 Mbps | 2.8% of homes |
| Hudson Valley Wireless | Fixed wireless | 641 Mbps | 285 Mbps | 2.6% of homes |
* Some carriers sell a different brand for each technology. Each brand has its own row, and its number is a share of the locations (buildings) the brand serves, not a share of homes. Rows are ordered by their number, but the two kinds of share are not directly comparable.
Satellite (3)
Satellite providers report service to nearly every home, so they are listed separately and left out of the ranking and the picks above.
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Questions about internet in New York
What internet providers serve New York?
FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025 lists 11 wired or fixed wireless home internet providers in New York. By share of homes covered: T-Mobile Home Internet (77.6%), Spectrum (60.2%), Optimum (32.2%), Starry Inc (15%), Astound Broadband (8.5%), Frontier (5%), Greenlight Networks (3.6%), Impact Internet (2.8%) and Hudson Valley Wireless (2.6%). Listed by share of the locations each brand serves: Verizon Fios (45.8%) and Verizon 5G Home Internet (27.5%). Satellite service from HughesNet, Starlink and Viasat is also reported.
Is fiber internet available in New York?
Yes. 69.9% of homes in New York can get fiber from at least one provider, according to FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025. Providers reporting fiber here: Spectrum, Verizon Fios, Optimum, Starry Inc, Astound Broadband, Frontier and Greenlight Networks.
What is the fastest internet speed available in New York?
The highest advertised download speed is 10,000 Mbps (10,000 Mbps upload), from Greenlight Networks over fiber. Advertised maximums are not guaranteed speeds, and not every address can get them.
Can I get gigabit internet in New York?
63.6% of homes in New York can get at least 1,000 Mbps download and 100 Mbps upload from at least one provider, according to FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025.
How much of New York can get 100 Mbps internet?
97.1% of homes in New York can get at least 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload over wired service (fiber, cable or DSL), and 97.8% when fixed wireless is included, according to FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025.
Which internet provider covers the most of New York?
Leaving out satellite, T-Mobile Home Internet covers the largest share: 77.6% of homes.
Is satellite internet available in New York?
Yes. HughesNet (100%), Starlink (100%) and Viasat (>99.9%) report satellite service to homes in New York.
Source: FCC National Broadband Map, Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 (published September 29, 2026). Providers report where they offer service; a listed provider may not serve every address. Advertised speeds are not measured speeds. Check a specific address on the address check page. How we build these pages.