In Forest Hills there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 96.80% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 946 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 Providers in Forest Hills

Verizon | Fiber

Availability:

93.68%

Avg. Speed:

940 Mbps

Astound Broadband powered by RCN | Fiber

Availability:

8.53%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Forest Hills are not shown.

 

Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills is fiber internet available?

Forest Hills, New York, NY map of fiber internet availability

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Fiber is available in 96.80% of Forest Hills. 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 Forest Hills above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in Forest Hills?

The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Forest Hills.

Forest Hills, New York, NY map of the fastest fiber internet speeds

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The average Forest Hills home can get up to 946 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the neighborhood is 1,000 Mbps, which 8.94% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 87.86% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Forest Hills.

Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Forest Hills, and slower in the west areas of the neighborhood.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Forest Hills?

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

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 72.71% of Forest Hills homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 27.29% of the neighborhood.
  • 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 Forest Hills homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

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

Verizon Fiber in Forest Hills, New York, NY

Verizon fiber coverage

About 93.68%, or 102,155 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Forest Hills area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Forest Hills.

 

Verizon fiber download speeds

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

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Verizon customers in Forest Hills. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps

 

Verizon fiber upload speeds

In Forest Hills 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 the slowest compared to other Forest Hills fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Forest Hills is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Verizon's Forest Hills fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Astound Broadband powered by RCN Fiber in Forest Hills, New York, NY

Astound Broadband fiber coverage

About 8.53%, or 9,302 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northwest, central, east, and north Forest Hills area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Forest Hills.

 

Astound Broadband powered by RCN fiber download speeds

Astound Broadband is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Forest Hills. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Forest Hills. The fastest plan anyone in Forest Hills can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Forest Hills customers can get this speed.

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

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Astound Broadband powered by RCN fiber upload speeds

In Forest Hills download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Astound Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Forest Hills fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Forest Hills is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Astound Broadband's Forest Hills fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Forest Hills Fiber by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Forest Hills or any of the areas nearby.

How does fiber internet in Forest Hills compare to the rest of New York?

Fiber internet speeds in Forest Hills are comparable versus the average speeds in New York: 959 Mbps in New York versus 946 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar fiber availability compared to the neighborhood. Average fiber coverage in New York is 99.92% versus 96.80% in Forest Hills.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Forest Hills are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip Code
Fiber Coverage
95.66%
98.53%
98.26%
97.90%
88.22%
Zip Code
Fiber Coverage
93.14%
99.23%
97.07%
99.71%
0.00%

What does fiber internet look like in other neighborhoods?

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