In New York there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 69.56% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 929 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 New York 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 New York is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 69.56% of New York. 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 New York above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in New York?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in New York.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average New York home can get up to 929 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the state is 1,000 Mbps, which 5.36% 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 4.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in New York.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of New York, and slower in the north areas of the state.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in New York?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in New York you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the state.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 37.01% of New York homes.
- Cable is fastest for 54.88% of the state.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 7.41%.
- 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 New York, along with details on where in New York and at what speeds.
Verizon Fiber in New York
Verizon fiber coverage
About 64.46%, or 12,454,474 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the state. 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 a majority of New York.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New York. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout New York. The fastest plan anyone in New York 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 New York 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 New York fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in New York 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
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 1.55%, or 298,975 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the south and southeast 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 New York.
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 New York. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout New York. The fastest plan anyone in New York 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 New York 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 New York fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in New York 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 New York or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in New York compare to the rest of the United States?
Fiber internet speeds in New York are comparable versus the average speeds in the United States: 936 Mbps in the United States versus 929 Mbps in the state. The nation has far less fiber availability compared to the state. Average fiber coverage in the United States is 89.84% versus 69.56% in New York.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around New York 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 states?
Below are states nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby States
- Connecticut: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- New Jersey: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Pennsylvania: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Vermont: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Massachusetts: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Rhode Island: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- New Hampshire: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Delaware: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Maryland: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- District of Columbia: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
States with Similar Populations
- Florida: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Illinois: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Pennsylvania: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Texas: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Ohio: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Georgia: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- North Carolina: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Michigan: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- New Jersey: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Virginia: less fiber coverage, faster speeds