In Erie County there is 1 residential Fiber provider covering 47.20% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 936 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.
Fiber Internet Service Provider in Erie County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Erie County are not shown.
Erie 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 Erie County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 47.20% of Erie County. Areas in green have fiber 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 Erie County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Erie County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Erie County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Erie County home can get up to 936 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 1,000 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 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Erie County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Erie County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Erie County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Erie County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 46.80% of Erie County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 53.05% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Erie County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Erie County, along with details on where in Erie County and at what speeds.
Verizon Fiber in Erie County, NY
Verizon fiber coverage
About 46.57%, or 428,033 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Erie County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Erie County.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Erie County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Erie County. The fastest plan anyone in Erie County can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Erie County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Erie County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Erie County fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Erie County is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Erie County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Erie County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Erie County compare to the rest of New York?
Fiber internet speeds in Erie County are comparable versus the average speeds in New York: 886 Mbps in New York versus 936 Mbps in the county. The state has far less fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in New York is 97.92% versus 47.20% in Erie County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Erie County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber 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
- Niagara County, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Wyoming County, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Genesee County, NY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Orleans County, NY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cattaraugus County, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Chautauqua County, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Livingston County, NY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Allegany County, NY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Monroe County, NY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- McKean County, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Collin County, TX: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Duval County, FL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Prince George's County, MD: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Marion County, IN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- DuPage County, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Bergen County, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Gwinnett County, GA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hartford County, CT: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Shelby County, TN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Pinellas County, FL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds