In Washington Heights there are 4 residential Fiber providers covering 84.76% 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 Washington Heights

Verizon | Fiber

Availability:

82.99%

Avg. Speed:

940 Mbps

Astound Broadband powered by RCN | Fiber

Availability:

5.78%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Xchange Telecom | Fiber

Availability:

1.70%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Consolidated Communications | Fiber

Availability:

1.37%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

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

 

Washington Heights 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 Washington Heights is fiber internet available?

Washington Heights, New York, NY map of fiber internet availability

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Fiber is available in 84.76% of Washington Heights. 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 Washington Heights above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in Washington Heights?

The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Washington Heights.

Washington Heights, New York, NY map of the fastest fiber internet speeds

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The average Washington Heights 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 8.85% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 75.91% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Washington Heights.

Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Washington Heights, and slower in the central areas of the neighborhood.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Washington Heights?

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

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 84.31% of Washington Heights homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 14.77% 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 Washington Heights homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

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

Verizon Fiber in Washington Heights, New York, NY

Verizon fiber coverage

About 82.99%, or 131,394 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Washington Heights area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Washington Heights.

 

Verizon fiber download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps

 

Verizon fiber upload speeds

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

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Verizon's Washington Heights fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Astound Broadband powered by RCN Fiber in Washington Heights, New York, NY

Astound Broadband fiber coverage

About 5.78%, or 9,155 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest, northeast, south, and north Washington Heights 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 Washington Heights.

 

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

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Astound Broadband powered by RCN customers in Washington Heights. 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 Washington Heights 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 Washington Heights fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Washington Heights is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Astound Broadband's Washington Heights fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Xchange Telecom Fiber in Washington Heights, New York, NY

Xchange Telecom fiber coverage

About 1.70%, or 2,689 people, have Xchange Telecom fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest Washington Heights area. Xchange Telecom is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Washington Heights.

 

Xchange Telecom fiber download speeds

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

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Xchange Telecom customers in Washington Heights. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Xchange Telecom fiber upload speeds

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

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Xchange Telecom's Washington Heights fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Consolidated Communications Fiber in Washington Heights, New York, NY

Consolidated fiber coverage

About 1.37%, or 2,167 people, have Consolidated fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the north and southwest Washington Heights area. Consolidated is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Washington Heights.

 

Consolidated Communications fiber download speeds

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

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Consolidated Communications customers in Washington Heights. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Consolidated Communications fiber upload speeds

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

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Consolidated's Washington Heights fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Washington Heights Fiber by Area

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

How does fiber internet in Washington Heights compare to the rest of New York?

Fiber internet speeds in Washington Heights are comparable versus the average speeds in New York: 959 Mbps in New York versus 946 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has less fiber availability compared to the neighborhood. Average fiber coverage in New York is 99.92% versus 84.76% in Washington Heights.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

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

Zip Code
Fiber Coverage
83.39%
87.86%
85.59%
93.89%
89.77%
Zip Code
Fiber Coverage
84.23%
88.12%
92.10%
93.31%
0.00%

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