Internet providers in Harlem NYC, NY

What is the best internet provider in Harlem, New York City?

Verizon is our pick for the best internet provider for New Yorkers living in Harlem. Verizon’s Fios internet plans get you incredibly fast and reliable service through a fiber connection, with the option to pick between gigabit speeds or slower but more affordable plans. Verizon’s internet packages include unlimited data, and you don’t have to sign up for an annual contract. You can also get Verizon 5G Home Internet, a great option for saving money.

Spectrum is the second-best internet provider in Harlem. Although its cable connection is slightly slower than Fios fiber, it’s still incredibly fast, getting you all the bandwidth you need whether you’re living in a studio or sharing a brownstone with several family members. Spectrum plans don’t have data caps or contracts, and qualifying plans come with a 12-month subscription to NBC’s Peacock Premium.

Verizon: Reliable Fios and affordable 5G home internet
Spectrum: Multiple plan options and streaming perks
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet: Low prices and solid speeds

T-Mobile’s 5G Home Internet service is another great option available in Harlem. T-Mobile got rave reviews in our annual customer satisfaction survey thanks to the 5G service’s solid speeds and simple pricing, which does away with extra fees and costs a flat $50 monthly rate.

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What is the fastest internet in Harlem?

Plan	Download speed	Upload speed	Price	Order online
Verizon Fios Internet 2 Gig	Up to 2,048 Mbps	Up to 2,048 Mbps	$119.99/mo.*	View Plans
Spectrum Internet® GIG	Up to 1,000 Mbps (wireless speeds may vary)	35 Mbps (wireless speeds may vary)	$89.99/mo.^†	View Plans
Verizon Fios Gigabit Connection	Up to 940 Mbps	Up to 880 Mbps	$89.99/mo.^‡	View Plans

*Price per month with Auto Pay & without select 5G mobile plans. Fios plan prices include taxes & fees

^†Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra.

^‡Price per month with Auto Pay & without select 5G mobile plans. Fios plan prices include taxes & fees

Verizon Internet 2 Gig is the fastest internet package you can get in Harlem. Topping out at 2,048 Mbps, it’s incredibly fast—in fact, faster than what most people need. The second-fastest internet plan in Harlem is Verizon’s Fios Gigabit Connection, which costs less but still delivers incredible speeds fit for large households and busy content creators.

Spectrum also has speedy Wi-Fi packages, with its fastest option being the Internet GIG plan. Although its upload speeds are slower than what you get on fiber, this plan still works wonders for heavy internet users, giving you all the bandwidth you need for regular streaming and gaming. And 35 Mbps is still a solid upload speed to support upload-intensive activities like making Zoom calls and posting to social media.

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What is the cheapest internet in Harlem?

Plan	Price	Speed	Order online
Verizon 5G Home Internet (basic plan)	$50.00/mo. (or $25.00/mo. w/ select Verizon phone plans)*	Up to 300 Mbps	Shop Plans
Verizon Fios Internet 200/200	$49.99/mo.^†	200 Mbps	View Plans
Spectrum Internet^® (basic plan)	$49.99/mo. for 12 mos.^‡	Up to 300 Mbps (wireless speeds may vary)	Shop Plans
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet	$50.00/mo.^§	33–182 Mbps	Shop Plans

*w/ Auto Pay. Available in select areas.

^†Price per month with Auto Pay & without select 5G mobile plans. Fios plan prices include taxes & fees

^‡Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter.

^§w/ Auto Pay. Regulatory fees included in monthly price for qualified accounts.

Verizon 5G Home Internet and T-Mobile 5G Home Internet are the two best ways to go if you need an internet plan for a cheap price in Harlem. Both of these services work over a 5G fixed wireless connection, giving you respectable speeds at an incredibly good price. Your plan costs a fixed monthly rate, so you don’t have to worry about extra fees or contracts. And you get unlimited data all month long.

T-Mobile’s 5G Home service got especially positive ratings in our annual customer satisfaction survey, in which 94% of T-Mobile customers said their internet speeds always or usually meet their needs. Also, 91% of the T-Mobile respondents reported it was easy to get help from customer service.

Naturally, Verizon also performed very well in the survey. Its 5G Home prices are the same as T-Mobile’s, but you can get half off your monthly fee if you also have a qualifying Verizon phone plan.

Verizon, Spectrum, and T-Mobile 5G Home Internet are the main providers in all of the neighborhoods surrounding Harlem—including Morningside Heights, Washington Heights, East Harlem, and the Upper West Side.

You can also find Astound Broadband in parts of Morningside Heights, East Harlem, and the Upper West Side. Astound is a cable internet provider that specializes in robust, low-cost internet plans. You get unlimited data and don’t have to sign a contract, and the provider often offers discounts and promos to new customers.

Here’s a refresher on the best internet providers in Harlem and nearby New York City neighborhoods:

Verizon: Fiber functionality and affordable 5G connections
Spectrum: Gigabit speeds and wide availability
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet: Simple pricing and low prices
Astound Broadband: Lots of deals and promos