In Queens County there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 98.60% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 10 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 Provider in Queens County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Queens County are not shown.
Queens County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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
Where in Queens County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 98.60% of Queens County. 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 Queens County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Queens County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Queens County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Queens County home can get up to 10 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 50 Mbps, which less than 1% 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 1.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Queens County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Queens County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Queens County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Queens County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 71.72% of Queens County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 20.88% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 7.39%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Queens County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Queens County, along with details on where in Queens County and at what speeds.
Verizon DSL in Queens County, NY
Verizon DSL coverage
About 98.59%, or 2,199,361 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Queens County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Queens County.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Queens County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the slowest. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Queens County. The fastest plan anyone in Queens County can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Queens County customers is up to 10 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 37.1% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 23.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 20.2% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 14.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In Queens County 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 Queens County DSL providers. Verizon offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Queens County is up to 1.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.38 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 0.90 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 60.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 37.7% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 0.4 Mbps
Queens County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Queens County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Queens County compare to the rest of New York?
DSL internet speeds in Queens County are slower versus the average speeds in New York: 886 Mbps in New York versus 10 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in New York is 97.92% versus 98.60% in Queens County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Queens County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Kings County, NY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- New York County, NY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Bronx County, NY: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Nassau County, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hudson County, NJ: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Richmond County, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Bergen County, NJ: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Essex County, NJ: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Westchester County, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Union County, NJ: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Riverside County, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Dallas County, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- San Bernardino County, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Clark County, NV: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- King County, WA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Kings County, NY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Miami-Dade County, FL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Tarrant County, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Santa Clara County, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Broward County, FL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds