In the New York metro area there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 86.14% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 959 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 New York
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in the New York metro area are not shown.
New York 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 the New York metro area is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 86.14% of the New York metro area. 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 the New York metro area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in the New York metro area?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in the New York metro area.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average New York home can get up to 959 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 10,000 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 6.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the New York metro area.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of the New York metro area, and slower in the south areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in the New York metro area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the New York metro area you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 32.71% of New York homes.
- Cable is fastest for 58.42% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 7.92%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of New York homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the New York metro area, along with details on where in the New York metro area and at what speeds.
Verizon Fiber in New York, NY
Verizon fiber coverage
About 85.83%, or 15,252,142 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire New York area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of the New York metro area.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the New York metro area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the New York metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the New York metro area can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all New York customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In the New York metro area 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 below average compared to other New York fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the New York metro area is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN Fiber in New York, NY
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 1.68%, or 298,975 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central and east New York 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 the New York metro area.
Astound Broadband powered by RCN fiber download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the New York metro area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the New York metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the New York metro area can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all New York 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 the New York metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Astound Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other New York fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the New York metro area is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
New York Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the New York metro area or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in the New York metro area compare to the rest of New York?
Fiber internet speeds in the New York metro area are comparable versus the average speeds in New York: 886 Mbps in New York versus 959 Mbps in the city. The state has less fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in New York is 97.92% versus 86.14% in the New York metro area.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the New York metro area 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
- Hoboken, NJ: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Jersey City, NJ: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Union City, NJ: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Weehawken, NJ: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Long Island City, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- New York, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Sunnyside, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- West New York, NJ: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Guttenberg, NJ: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- North Bergen, NJ: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Los Angeles Metro, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Chicago Metro, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Dallas Metro, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Houston Metro, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Philadelphia Metro, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Miami Metro, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- San Francisco Metro, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Washington Metro, DC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Atlanta Metro, GA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Boston Metro, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds