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Overview of internet satisfaction and availability in New York

You can find fast speeds and solid deals on internet in New York. Spectrum has a large footprint across the state, giving millions access to sturdy cable service. You can also find Verizon’s über-fast fiber and budget-friendly 5G Home Internet in several major metro areas. If you’re in New York City, you can get excellent fiber or cable service from Optimum or Astound Broadband powered by RCN. But consider T-Mobile 5G Home Internet or Starry Internet if you’re looking for low-cost service.

Internet providers received an average satisfaction rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars from customers in New York.

That ranks New York 35th nationwide for internet customer satisfaction.

Learn more about our methodology

Internet customer satisfaction in New York

 3.6/5 average customer satisfaction rating
 35th national ranking for customer satisfaction

$96.08 average price per payment for internet, per household

91.1% of the time, advertised speeds meet household needs

3.5/5 average customer service rating of internet services

3.7/5 average reliability rating of services state-wide

Population:
19,223,191 people

2.56 average people per household

$81,054 average income per household

43 average age per household

56% of population employed

88

1% higher than national average

Ranked 31st nationally

91

21% higher than national average

Ranked 6th nationally

100%

15% higher than national average

Ranked 2nd nationally

82%

4% higher than national average

Ranked 21st nationally

Average download speed
156.8 Mbps

15.02% higher than national average
Ranks 8th nationally

Average upload speed
60.7 Mbps

4.29% higher than national average
Ranks 21st nationally
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Fastest internet providers in New York

Provider Avg download speed Avg upload speed Availability Order online
Astound Broadband 266.72 Mbps 25.82 Mbps 53.78%
Verizon Home Internet 238.06 Mbps 151.83 Mbps 98.68%
Greenlight Networks 206.22 Mbps 144.16 Mbps 49.88% View Plans for Greenlight Networks
XFINITY 202.32 Mbps 26.19 Mbps 95.78% View Plans for Xfinity
Empire Access 199.12 Mbps 58.64 Mbps 69.25% View Plans for Empire Access
100% of people in New York have access to 100Mbps or faster broadband, ranking 2nd nationally.

Internet by tech type

Internet tech type Avg download speed % of people with access % availability Learn more
5G Home 283.32 Mbps 100% 94.34% See all providers for 5G Home
Cable 930.44 Mbps 88.79% 90.55% See all providers for Cable
DSL 51.2 Mbps 90.42% 87.59% See all providers for DSL
Fiber 3351.18 Mbps 91.21% 80.03% See all providers for Fiber
Fixed Wireless 275.31 Mbps 48.19% 73.45% See all providers for Fixed Wireless
Satellite 96.05 Mbps 100% 100% See all providers for Satellite

Best cities for internet in New York

Cities in New York with the fastest internet

City Avg download speed Avg upload speed Fiber availability Fastest provider
Haverstraw 450.02 Mbps 18.87 Mbps 66% Optimum
Nyack 370.79 Mbps 154.25 Mbps 59% Verizon Home Internet
Middle Island 317.73 Mbps 103.53 Mbps 59% Optimum
Commack 297.32 Mbps 152.64 Mbps 76% Verizon Home Internet
Massapequa 290.77 Mbps 166.72 Mbps 80% Verizon Home Internet
Northport 285.2 Mbps 129.92 Mbps 78% Verizon Home Internet
Oceanside 281.16 Mbps 84.45 Mbps 81% Verizon Home Internet

Haverstraw is the best city in New York for internet, shooting to the top of the list thanks to a combination of record-setting average download speeds, wide fiber-optic internet availability, and the presence of a reliable and well-rated internet provider. Nyack and Middle Island also earn top rankings, according to our data.

The most connected cities in New York

City Population Percent with access to high speed internet Percent with access to fiber internet Percent with access to 3+ providers
New York 8,174,895 100% 100% 100%
Manhattan 1,629,103 100% 100% 100%
Queens 2,231,103 100% 100% 100%
Brooklyn 2,589,974 100% 100% 100%
Buffalo 561,804 100% 82% 100%
Albany 150,708 100% 51% 100%
Bronx 1,438,797 100% 100% 100%
Rochester 470,386 100% 93% 100%

New York is the most internet-connected city in New York. New York makes it to the top of the list due to the high number of its residents who have access not only to high-speed internet, but also to fiber internet specifically. A large number of New York's residents also have access to three or more internet providers—an uncommon number of options compared to the rest of the state. Manhattan and Queens also make it to the top of our list.

Top cities in New York

New York

Population: 8,174,895

Median income: $77,630

86.82 Mbps
avg. download speed

39.58 Mbps
avg. upload speed

100% have access to high speed internet

100% have access to fiber internet

100% have access to 3 or more providers

Fastest ISP
Armstrong

Brooklyn

Population: 2,589,974

Median income: $67,733

165.28 Mbps
avg. download speed

78.26 Mbps
avg. upload speed

100% have access to high speed internet

100% have access to fiber internet

100% have access to 3 or more providers

Fastest ISP

Queens

Population: 2,231,103

Median income: $81,142

218.53 Mbps
avg. download speed

69.47 Mbps
avg. upload speed

100% have access to high speed internet

100% have access to fiber internet

100% have access to 3 or more providers

Fastest ISP
Windstream

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Methodology

HighSpeedInternet.com relies on proprietary and exclusive data to analyze the customer and provider trends presented on this page. We analyze millions of results from our speed test tool to determine average statewide speeds, fastest speeds, and availability. Our annual customer satisfaction survey provides us with data for developing the satisfaction rating. We also draw from data provided to us directly by internet providers to determine available tech types and average speeds.

New York FAQs

What is the best internet provider in New York?

Verizon Home Internet is the best internet provider in New York. Available in most of the major cities, including New York City and Buffalo, Verizon delivers stellar Fios fiber service with symmetrical speeds and decent prices. You can also find Verizon’s newer 5G Home Internet service in many areas, which costs a lot less but still delivers solid performance.

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