In Staten Island there is 1 residential Fiber provider covering 99.47% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 940 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 Staten Island

Verizon | Fiber

Availability:

99.47%

Avg. Speed:

940 Mbps

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

 

Staten Island 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 Staten Island is fiber internet available?

Staten Island, NY map of fiber internet availability

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Fiber is available in 99.47% of Staten Island. 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 Staten Island above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in Staten Island?

The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Staten Island.

Staten Island, NY map of the fastest fiber internet speeds

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The average Staten Island home can get up to 940 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city 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, 99.30% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Staten Island.

Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Staten Island, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Staten Island?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Staten Island you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.47% of Staten Island homes.
  • Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
  • 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 Staten Island homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

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

Verizon Fiber in Staten Island, NY

Verizon fiber coverage

About 99.47%, or 466,243 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Staten Island area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Staten Island.

 

Verizon fiber download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps

 

Verizon fiber upload speeds

In Staten Island 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 Staten Island fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Staten Island is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Verizon's Staten Island fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Staten Island Fiber by Area

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

How does fiber internet in Staten Island compare to the rest of New York?

Fiber internet speeds in Staten Island are comparable versus the average speeds in New York: 886 Mbps in New York versus 940 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in New York is 97.92% versus 99.47% in Staten Island.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

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

Zip Code
Fiber Coverage
99.33%
99.86%
100.00%
99.96%
99.69%
Zip Code
Fiber Coverage
99.29%
99.45%
97.51%
99.86%
0.00%

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