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Best internet providers in New York City

The best internet providers in New York City are Verizon, Spectrum, and Astound Broadband powered by RCN.

Hands down, you can’t beat Verizon . Available across parts of Manhattan, Brooklyn, and other areas in the outer boroughs, Verizon’s Fios service delivers one of the fastest internet connections in the United States. The slowest plans start at 300 Mbps, which is still a great speed for small households, and Verizon’s reasonable prices and extra perks (including unlimited data, no equipment fees, and regular promos) make its deals that much sweeter.
Spectrum is a cable internet provider, meaning it can’t deliver the impressive, symmetrical speeds of a fiber provider like Verizon or Optimum. But Spectrum is still an excellent pick if you need a fast and reliable connection for a decent price. The provider’s cable plans reach speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, and prices start at around $50 per month. Even better, Spectrum has no data caps or annual contracts, so you get a straight deal and can cancel any time without paying extra fees.
If you’re looking for a plan that costs you under $50 a month, try out Astound Broadband powered by RCN . Astound Broadband’s baseline plan delivers speeds of up to 600 Mbps (meaning: ridiculously fast) and only costs $34.99 a month. Astound Broadband plans have no data caps and no contracts, and the provider routinely offers an array of promotions to benefit new customers. Before you sign up, consult our Best Internet Deals page to get coupon codes for waiving installation costs and other benefits.
Verizon 5G Home Internet and T-Mobile 5G Home Internet both hook you up with solid service at a budget price. Verizon and T-Mobile have both rolled out their respective 5G internet plans across parts of Manhattan and other boroughs, and while these budding wireless services aren’t quite as foolproof as cable or fiber internet, they’re still well worth considering. Whichever provider you go with, you get internet at a flat monthly rate, with no extra fees for installation or equipment. You get unlimited data and you don’t have to sign an annual contract, so you can cancel any time.

What is the fastest internet provider in New York City?

Optimum is the fastest internet provider in New York City. Its fiber internet plans offer download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. Optimum’s fiber internet plans aren’t as easy to find as its cable plans, which reach up to 940 Mbps.

Verizon is the second fastest internet provider available in New York City. Its fiber-optic internet plans offer download speeds up to 2,048 Mbps, although it’s more common to find Verizon Fios plans with 940 Mbps downloads and 880 Mbps uploads. Its fiber network is incredibly reliable, and its plans can deliver symmetrical upload and download speeds—which isn’t possible with cable providers.

Spectrum and Astound Broadband also deliver gigabit download speeds. Spectrum’s plans top out at 1,000 Mbps while Astound Broadband hits downloads up to 940 Mbps. These providers aren’t as fast as Verizon on our speed test, but they still deliver excellent service.

Fastest internet providers in NYC

Max speeds (download/upload)	Internet type	View plans
8,000 Mbps/8,000 Mbps	Fiber, cable	View Plans
2,048 Mbps/2,048 Mbps	Fiber	View Plans
1,500 Mbps/20 Mbps	Cable	View Plans
1,000 Mbps/35 Mbps (wireless speeds may vary)	Cable	View Plans

How much internet speed do I need?

5 Mbps

Browsing
Streaming music
Ideal for single user

10 Mbps

Streaming HD videos
Casual gaming
Ideal for 1-2 people

20 Mbps

Ultra HD streaming
Frequent gaming
Ideal for 2-4 people

40+ Mbps

Streaming multiple shows in HD
Simultaneous gaming
Ideal for 4+ people

Most households need at least 25 Mbps of download speed and 3 Mbps of upload speed. While most common internet activities can work with fairly slow speeds, your network easily gets bogged down if you have multiple devices using the internet at the same time. That’s especially true if you have multiple people working from home or learning remotely.

If you don’t know what speed you need, you can test your current internet speed to give yourself a reference point and take it from there.

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What is the cheapest internet provider in New York City?

Astound Broadband is the cheapest internet provider in New York City. Astound Broadband offers a plan for just $20.00 a month and Optimum offers one for just $10 more—both awesome deals considering the speeds you get on either plan.

Verizon 5G Home Internet and T-Mobile 5G Home Internet are two other great options for cheap internet in the city. While both providers technically charge more (literally by a penny) than Verizon Fios and Spectrum on baseline plans, you end up getting a much better deal because you don’t have to worry about extra fees for installation or equipment. You also get unlimited data and lots of promotions and deals.

But if you prefer fiber or cable, no worries, because Verizon Fios and Spectrum also have solid fiber-optic and cable plans at cheap prices. We recommend going for Verizon if either has fiber internet in your area, but all these providers can get you reliable performance even on the cheapest internet plans.

Optimum also has cheap prices, but Optimum imposes price hikes on all of its plans after a year of service. So while you’re getting a great discount upfront, you end up paying more in the long run.

Cheapest internet plans in New York City

Plan	Price	Speed	View plans
Astound Broadband 300 Mbps Internet	$25.00/mo.^†	300 Mbps	View Plans
Optimum Fiber Internet 300	$35.00/mo.*	300 Mbps	View Plans
Verizon Fios Internet 300/300	$49.99/mo.^‡	300 Mbps	View Plans
Spectrum Internet^®	$49.99/mo. for 12 mos.^§	Up to 300 Mbps (wireless speeds may vary)	View Plans
Verizon 5G Home Internet	$50.00/mo.^║; $25.00/mo.** with 5G Get More, 5G Play More, or 5G Do More	Up to 300 Mbps	View Plans
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet	$50.00/mo.^††	33–182 Mbps	View Plans
Starry Select	$30.00/mo.^#	Up to 100 Mbps	View Plans

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Free internet opportunities in NYC

Qualifying residents can enroll in Big Apple Connect for either Optimum or Spectrum internet service. New customers at participating NYCHA properties can order through Big Apple Connect services for a free cable plan up to 300 Mbps. Existing customers can have their monthly bill reduced to $0.

Internet deals and promotions in New York City

Provider	Deal	View on provider's site
	Get a Samsung 43-inch TV or a Meta Quest 3S Headset with certain plans through April 30 Get a $400 Samsung Credit or Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses with certain plans through May 28 Add Google One AI Premium as a perk on your myPlan (mobile) or myHome (internet) plan for just $10 a month (a 50% savings)	Get the Deal
	Get WiFi 6E included free with 1 Gig Fiber Internet when you order by June 29 Get a gift card worth up to $500 and a free iPhone 16 when you buy certain internet, TV, and mobile services from Optimum by June 29 Perks and promotions vary based on which plan you choose and where you live, so look for options during checkout	Get the Deal
	Exclusive offer: Spectrum Internet customers can get a free unlimited mobile line for a year	Get the Deal
	Get a month of free internet and a gift card worth up to $100 (depending on where you live) when you bundle home internet and mobile service and use the code MEGADEAL during checkout Get a $100 service credit when you refer a friend	Get the Deal
	Save $15 per month when you bundle internet service with Cox Mobile Get free Panoramic Wi-Fi equipment for one year with a plan of 100Mbps or enjoy it free for two years with a plan of 250Mbps or faster	Get the Deal
	Exclusive offer: Get $20 off per month for six months when you sign up through HighSpeedInternet.com Get free professional installation (with credit qualification) when you sign up for a qualifying home internet plan	Get the Deal
	Get paid for up to $200 worth of cancellation fees from your previous provider when you switch to Starry Internet Get one free month of internet service by using the code "RISKFREE30" at checkout Get another free month of internet service when you refer a friend to Starry Internet	Get the Deal

What are the fiber internet providers in New York City?

Verizon Home Internet and Optimum are the two major fiber internet providers in New York City. Regional providers Flume Internet and Hotwire Communications also offer fiber internet on select plans.

We always recommend fiber internet as the best type of internet you can get—with fast speeds, a super reliable connection, and symmetrical uploads, you simply can’t beat it.

Fiber internet providers in New York City

Verizon Home Internet — Fiber speeds up to 2,048 Mbps
Optimum — Fiber speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Flume Internet — Fiber speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications — Fiber speeds up to 1,000 Mbps

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Featured customer reviews from NYC

“I called the hotline concerning our billing statement and I received the BEST costumer service!”

—Katie F.

“Service is excellent, never have had a service interruption unless for power failure over the 4-5 years we have had them.”

—Stephen E.

“Optimum provides adequate internet for the home. They are awesome in the amount of hotspots available to subscribers. This is great as to avoid using data.”

—Robyn P.

“Spectrum over-promises, under-performs, and under-delivers.”

—Happy G.

“Internet speeds are frustratingly inconsistent. The variance is between one hundred Mbs and one point zero Mbs. Periods between four PM and eleven PM are particularly problematic.”

—James K.

“If I were able to find another internet service provider, I would do so. We are paying for 100mb/second, but only receive intermittent service, usually at 20mb/sec when it actually is available.”

—R.D.

Methodology

HighSpeedInternet.com compares internet providers within cities and metro areas to give customers the most relevant insights into their internet options. When comparing providers, we consider the following:

Provider coverage areas
Advertised speeds
Real-world speeds (speed test data)
Customer feedback
Other relevant localized data

We source localized coverage data displayed on our coverage maps from the FCC coverage database, which is updated every six months. For the most current summary of providers in your area, we recommend you use our zip code search tool, which offers the most recent coverage data straight from internet service providers (ISPs).

Our city overviews compare advertised provider speeds. We may also include real-world speed data gathered from millions of annual speed test results. To process our speed test data, we first filter out outliers and providers with low test counts. We then calculate speed averages with every ISP subject to the same parameters.

We gather ISP customer feedback data from our comprehensive annual surveys and direct customer feedback submitted to HighSpeedInternet.com. Unless stated otherwise, average ratings are calculated nationally.

Disclaimers

*w/Auto Pay & Paperless Bill w/unlimited mobile plans. Terms apply. Not available in all areas.

†Regional price differences may apply. 24 Month Internet Pricing. No contract required. Equipment priced separately. Includes $5 discount for 12 months w/ ebill & autopay. Experienced speeds may vary. New residential customers only.

‡w/ Auto Pay. Available in select areas.

§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. Available in select areas.

**w/ Auto Pay and select 5G mobile plans. Available in select areas.

††w/ Auto Pay. Regulatory fees included in monthly price for qualified accounts. See full terms.

#Available in select areas only. Price per month with Auto Pay & without select 5G mobile plans. Fios plan prices include taxes & fees.

Internet providers in | 11226 Brooklyn, NY

Best internet providers in New York City