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In the New York metro area there are 3 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 47.10% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 388 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.
Fixed Wireless 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
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in the New York metro area is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 47.10% of the New York metro area. Areas in green have fixed wireless internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is T-Mobile. 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 fixed wireless internet in the New York metro area?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in the New York metro area.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average New York home can get up to 388 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 15.02% 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 15 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the New York metro area.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of the New York metro area, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
Is fixed wireless 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 fixed wireless 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.
Fixed Wireless 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet in New York, NY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 25.77%, or 4,579,153 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire New York area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of the New York metro area.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the New York metro area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless 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 T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all New York customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In the New York metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other New York fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
STARRY Fixed Wireless in New York, NY
STARRY fixed wireless coverage
About 23.92%, or 4,251,007 people, have STARRY fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, south, east, and southeast New York area. STARRY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of the New York metro area.
STARRY fixed wireless download speeds
STARRY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the New York metro area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, STARRY fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the New York metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the New York metro area can order from STARRY goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 30 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for New York customers is up to 199 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 99.6% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 30.0 Mbps
STARRY fixed wireless upload speeds
In the New York metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for STARRY fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, STARRY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other New York fixed wireless providers. STARRY offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the New York metro area is up to 200 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 30 Mbps. On average, STARRY customers can get speeds up to 199 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 99.6% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 30.0 Mbps
Xchange Telecom Fixed Wireless in New York, NY
Xchange Telecom fixed wireless coverage
About 15.02%, or 2,669,275 people, have Xchange Telecom fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, south, north, and east New York area. Xchange Telecom is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of the New York metro area.
Xchange Telecom fixed wireless download speeds
Xchange Telecom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the New York metro area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Xchange Telecom fixed wireless is the fastest. 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 Xchange Telecom 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
Xchange Telecom fixed wireless upload speeds
In the New York metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Xchange Telecom fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Xchange Telecom is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other New York fixed wireless providers. Xchange Telecom 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 Fixed Wireless 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 fixed wireless internet in the New York metro area compare to the rest of New York?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in the New York metro area are slower versus the average speeds in New York: 886 Mbps in New York versus 388 Mbps in the city. The state has far less fixed wireless availability compared to the city. Average fixed wireless coverage in New York is 97.92% versus 47.10% in the New York metro area.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless 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.
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What does fixed wireless 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 fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Jersey City, NJ: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Union City, NJ: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Weehawken, NJ: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Long Island City, NY: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- New York, NY: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Sunnyside, NY: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- West New York, NJ: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Guttenberg, NJ: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- North Bergen, NJ: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Los Angeles Metro, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Chicago Metro, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Dallas Metro, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Houston Metro, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Philadelphia Metro, PA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Miami Metro, FL: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- San Francisco Metro, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Washington Metro, DC: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Atlanta Metro, GA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Boston Metro, MA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds