In Brownsville there are 6 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 998 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.

 

6 Internet Service Providers in Brownsville

Verizon | DSL

Availability:

100.00%

Avg. Speed:

13 Mbps

Optimum | Cable

Availability:

98.99%

Avg. Speed:

951 Mbps

Verizon | Fiber

Availability:

90.16%

Avg. Speed:

940 Mbps

Xchange Telecom | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

80.82%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

STARRY | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

65.13%

Avg. Speed:

200 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | 4G & 5G Home Internet

Availability:

13.64%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

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

 

Brownsville 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 Brownsville is internet available?

Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY map of internet availability

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Internet service is available in 100.00% of Brownsville. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is Verizon. Call one of the companies with service in Brownsville above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Brownsville.

 

How fast are internet speeds in Brownsville?

The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Brownsville.

Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY map of local internet speeds

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The average Brownsville home can get up to 998 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 1,000 Mbps, which 97.72% 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 5.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Brownsville.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Brownsville, and slower in the east areas of the neighborhood.

 

What type of internet should I choose in Brownsville?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Brownsville you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 2.24% of Brownsville homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 90.37% of the neighborhood.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 7.39%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Brownsville homes.

 

Internet Market Health in Brownsville

Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY map of internet competition

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The map shows how competitive the Brownsville internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.

Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Brownsville based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.5 (healthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.9 (very healthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.5 (healthy)

Overall, competition is very healthy.

Brownsville internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Brownsville homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, cable, fixed wireless, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the neighborhood.

When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Brownsville internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 5 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.

More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Brownsville is doing quite well.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

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

Verizon DSL in Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY

Verizon DSL coverage

About 100.00%, or 116,482 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Brownsville area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Brownsville.

 

Verizon DSL download speeds

Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Brownsville. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the slowest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Brownsville. The fastest plan anyone in Brownsville can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 5.0 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Brownsville customers is up to 13 Mbps.

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

  • 64.5% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 21.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 8.8% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 5.1% up to 5.0 Mbps

 

Verizon DSL upload speeds

In Brownsville download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Brownsville DSL providers. Verizon offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Brownsville is up to 1.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.77 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 0.97 Mbps.

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Verizon's Brownsville DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 86.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 13.9% up to 0.8 Mbps

 

 

 

Optimum Cable in Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY

Optimum cable coverage

About 98.99%, or 115,311 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Brownsville area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Brownsville.

 

Optimum cable download speeds

Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Brownsville. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the fastest. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Brownsville. The fastest plan anyone in Brownsville can order from Optimum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 30 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Brownsville customers is up to 951 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Optimum customers in Brownsville. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 91.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 700.0 Mbps
  • 3.4% up to 500.0 Mbps
  • 4.4% up to 400.0 Mbps
  • 0.5% up to 300.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 30.0 Mbps

 

Optimum cable upload speeds

In Brownsville download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Optimum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Brownsville cable providers. Optimum offers 6 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Brownsville is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Optimum customers can get speeds up to 922 Mbps.

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Optimum's Brownsville cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 91.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 0.8% up to 500.0 Mbps
  • 0.7% up to 300.0 Mbps
  • 6.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 35.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 5.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Verizon Fiber in Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY

Verizon fiber coverage

About 90.16%, or 105,025 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Brownsville area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Brownsville.

 

Verizon fiber download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps

 

Verizon fiber upload speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Xchange Telecom Fixed Wireless in Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY

Xchange Telecom fixed wireless coverage

About 80.82%, or 94,146 people, have Xchange Telecom fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Brownsville area. Xchange Telecom is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Brownsville.

 

Xchange Telecom fixed wireless download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Xchange Telecom fixed wireless upload speeds

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

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Xchange Telecom's Brownsville fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

STARRY Fixed Wireless in Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY

STARRY fixed wireless coverage

About 65.13%, or 75,866 people, have STARRY fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Brownsville area. STARRY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Brownsville.

 

STARRY fixed wireless download speeds

STARRY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Brownsville. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, STARRY fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Brownsville. The fastest plan anyone in Brownsville can order from STARRY goes up to 200 Mbps, and all Brownsville customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to STARRY customers in Brownsville. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps

 

STARRY fixed wireless upload speeds

In Brownsville 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 Brownsville fixed wireless providers. STARRY offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Brownsville is up to 200 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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STARRY's Brownsville fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet in Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 13.64%, or 15,891 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest, northeast, central, east, north, and west Brownsville 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 very small piece of Brownsville.

 

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 Brownsville. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Brownsville. The fastest plan anyone in Brownsville can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Brownsville customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to T-Mobile Home Internet customers in Brownsville. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In Brownsville 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 Brownsville fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Brownsville is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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T-Mobile Home Internet's Brownsville fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Brownsville Internet by Area

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

How does internet in Brownsville compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Internet speeds in Brownsville are comparable versus the average speeds in Brooklyn: 996 Mbps in Brooklyn versus 998 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Brooklyn is 99.99% versus 100.00% in Brownsville.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

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

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