In Long Island City there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 65.62% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 951 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 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
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 Long Island City is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 65.62% of Long Island City. 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 Long Island City above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Long Island City?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Long Island City.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Long Island City home can get up to 951 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 11.75% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 53.88% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Long Island City.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Long Island City, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
Is fiber 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 fiber 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.
Fiber 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 Fiber in Long Island City, NY
Verizon fiber coverage
About 65.61%, or 19,030 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, northeast, north, southeast, central, southwest, south, and northwest Long Island City area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Long Island City.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Long Island City. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Long Island City. The fastest plan anyone in Long Island City can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Long Island City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Long Island City 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 Long Island City fiber providers. Verizon 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 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN Fiber in Long Island City, NY
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 11.74%, or 3,406 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, north, south, northeast, southwest, and central Long Island City 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 Long Island City.
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 Long Island City. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Long Island City. The fastest plan anyone in Long Island City can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Long Island City customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN fiber upload speeds
In Long Island City 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 Long Island City fiber providers. Astound Broadband 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 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
STARRY Fiber in Long Island City, NY
STARRY fiber coverage
About 2.64%, or 765 people, have STARRY fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west Long Island City area. STARRY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Long Island City.
STARRY fiber download speeds
STARRY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Long Island City. Versus other fiber providers in the area, STARRY fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Long Island City. The fastest plan anyone in Long Island City can order from STARRY goes up to 30 Mbps, and all Long Island City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
STARRY fiber upload speeds
In Long Island City download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for STARRY fiber. Compared to other ISPs, STARRY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Long Island City fiber providers. STARRY 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 30 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
Long Island City Fiber 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 fiber internet in Long Island City compare to the rest of New York?
Fiber internet speeds in Long Island City are comparable versus the average speeds in New York: 886 Mbps in New York versus 951 Mbps in the city. The state has far less fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in New York is 97.92% versus 65.62% in Long Island City.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber 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 fiber 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 fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Astoria, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Woodside, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- New York, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Maspeth, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Jackson Heights, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- East Elmhurst, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Elmhurst, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Middle Village, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- New York Metro, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Paramus, NJ: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lawndale, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Laramie, WY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Farmers Branch, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Pahrump, NV: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Newburgh, IN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Roseville, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Ramona, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Oak Creek, WI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Maricopa, AZ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds