In Long Island City there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 99.33% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 14 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.
DSL Internet Service Providers in Long Island City
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Long Island City are not shown.
Long Island City Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Long Island City is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 99.33% of Long Island City. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Verizon. Call one of the companies with service in Long Island City above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Long Island City?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Long Island City.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Long Island City home can get up to 14 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 45 Mbps, which 1.35% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 5.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Long Island City.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Long Island City, and slower in the south areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Long Island City?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Long Island City you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 16.09% of Long Island City homes.
- Cable is fastest for 8.68% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 75.23%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Long Island City homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Long Island City, along with details on where in Long Island City and at what speeds.
Verizon DSL in Long Island City, NY
Verizon DSL coverage
About 99.33%, or 28,813 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Long Island City area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Long Island City.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Long Island City. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the slowest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Long Island City. The fastest plan anyone in Long Island City can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 5.0 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Long Island City customers is up to 14 Mbps.
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- 77.4% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 15.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In Long Island City download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Long Island City DSL providers. Verizon offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Long Island City is up to 1.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.77 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 0.98 Mbps.
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- 93.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 6.6% up to 0.8 Mbps
Xchange Telecom DSL in Long Island City, NY
Xchange Telecom DSL coverage
About 1.35%, or 393 people, have Xchange Telecom DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, north, northeast, southeast, and central Long Island City area. Xchange Telecom is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Long Island City.
Xchange Telecom DSL download speeds
Xchange Telecom is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Long Island City. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Xchange Telecom DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Long Island City. The fastest plan anyone in Long Island City can order from Xchange Telecom goes up to 45 Mbps, and all Long Island City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 45.0 Mbps
Xchange Telecom DSL upload speeds
In Long Island City download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Xchange Telecom DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Xchange Telecom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Long Island City DSL providers. Xchange Telecom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Long Island City is up to 45 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 45.0 Mbps
Long Island City DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Long Island City or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Long Island City compare to the rest of New York?
DSL internet speeds in Long Island City are slower versus the average speeds in New York: 886 Mbps in New York versus 14 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in New York is 97.92% versus 99.33% in Long Island City.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Long Island City are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does DSL internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Sunnyside, NY: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Astoria, NY: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Woodside, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- New York, NY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Maspeth, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Jackson Heights, NY: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- East Elmhurst, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Elmhurst, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Middle Village, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- New York Metro, NY: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Paramus, NJ: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lawndale, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Laramie, WY: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Farmers Branch, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Pahrump, NV: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Newburgh, IN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Roseville, MN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Ramona, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Oak Creek, WI: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Maricopa, AZ: less DSL coverage, faster speeds