In Upper West Side there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 99.99% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 971 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.

 

Cable Internet Service Providers in Upper West Side

Spectrum | Cable

Availability:

99.99%

Avg. Speed:

940 Mbps

Astound Broadband powered by RCN | Cable

Availability:

54.82%

Avg. Speed:

965 Mbps

To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Upper West Side are not shown.

 

Upper West Side Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.

 

HughesNet Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Upper West Side is cable internet available?

Upper West Side, New York, NY map of cable internet availability

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Cable is available in 99.99% of Upper West Side. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Spectrum. Call one of the companies with service in Upper West Side above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is cable internet in Upper West Side?

The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Upper West Side.

Upper West Side, New York, NY map of the fastest cable internet speeds

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The average Upper West Side home can get up to 971 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the neighborhood is 1,000 Mbps, which 51.01% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 48.98% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Upper West Side.

Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Upper West Side, and slower in the west areas of the neighborhood.

Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Upper West Side?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Upper West Side you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the neighborhood.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 65.45% of Upper West Side homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 31.98% of the neighborhood.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.57%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Upper West Side homes.

 

Cable Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Upper West Side, along with details on where in Upper West Side and at what speeds.

Spectrum Cable in Upper West Side, New York, NY

Spectrum cable coverage

About 99.99%, or 209,818 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Upper West Side area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Upper West Side.

 

Spectrum cable download speeds

Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Upper West Side. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Upper West Side. The fastest plan anyone in Upper West Side can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Upper West Side customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Spectrum customers in Upper West Side. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps

 

Spectrum cable upload speeds

In Upper West Side download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Upper West Side cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Upper West Side is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Spectrum's Upper West Side cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Astound Broadband powered by RCN Cable in Upper West Side, New York, NY

Astound Broadband cable coverage

About 54.82%, or 115,023 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Upper West Side area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Upper West Side.

 

Astound Broadband powered by RCN cable download speeds

Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Upper West Side. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Upper West Side. The fastest plan anyone in Upper West Side can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 500 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Upper West Side customers is up to 965 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Astound Broadband powered by RCN customers in Upper West Side. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 93.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 6.9% up to 500.0 Mbps

 

Astound Broadband powered by RCN cable upload speeds

In Upper West Side download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Astound Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Upper West Side cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Upper West Side is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Astound Broadband's Upper West Side cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Upper West Side Cable by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Upper West Side or any of the areas nearby.

How does cable internet in Upper West Side compare to the rest of New York?

Cable internet speeds in Upper West Side are comparable versus the average speeds in New York: 959 Mbps in New York versus 971 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar cable availability compared to the neighborhood. Average cable coverage in New York is 99.92% versus 99.99% in Upper West Side.

What zip codes have cable internet?

Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Upper West Side are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

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What does cable internet look like in other neighborhoods?

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