In Fordham there are 5 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 999 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.
5 Internet Service Providers in Fordham
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Fordham are not shown.
Fordham 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 Fordham is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 100.00% of Fordham. 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 Fordham above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Fordham.
How fast are internet speeds in Fordham?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Fordham.
Internet Speed Key
The average Fordham home can get up to 999 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 1,000 Mbps, which 98.99% 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 200 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Fordham.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Fordham, and slower in the east areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Fordham?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Fordham you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Fordham homes.
- Cable is fastest for 99.09% 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 Fordham homes.
Internet Market Health in Fordham
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Fordham 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 Fordham based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.2 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.9 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.2 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Fordham internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Fordham 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. Fordham internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 4 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, Fordham is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Fordham, along with details on where in Fordham and at what speeds.
Verizon DSL in Fordham, Bronx, NY
Verizon DSL coverage
About 100.00%, or 65,257 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Fordham area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Fordham.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fordham. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Fordham. The fastest plan anyone in Fordham can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 7.0 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Fordham customers is up to 14 Mbps.
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- 82.6% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 15.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 7.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In Fordham 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 fastest compared to other Fordham 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 Fordham 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 1.00 Mbps.
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- 98.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 0.8 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Fordham, Bronx, NY
Optimum cable coverage
About 99.97%, or 65,238 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Fordham area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Fordham.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fordham. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Fordham. The fastest plan anyone in Fordham can order from Optimum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Fordham customers is up to 995 Mbps.
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- 99.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Fordham download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Optimum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Fordham cable providers. Optimum 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 Fordham is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 50 Mbps. On average, Optimum customers can get speeds up to 991 Mbps.
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- 99.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Fordham, Bronx, NY
Verizon fiber coverage
About 89.74%, or 58,564 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Fordham area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Fordham.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fordham. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fordham. The fastest plan anyone in Fordham can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Fordham customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Fordham 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 Fordham fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fordham is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
STARRY Fixed Wireless in Fordham, Bronx, NY
STARRY fixed wireless coverage
About 97.90%, or 63,886 people, have STARRY fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Fordham area. STARRY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Fordham.
STARRY fixed wireless download speeds
STARRY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fordham. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, STARRY fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fordham. The fastest plan anyone in Fordham can order from STARRY goes up to 200 Mbps, and all Fordham customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
STARRY fixed wireless upload speeds
In Fordham 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 the fastest compared to other Fordham fixed wireless providers. STARRY offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fordham is up to 200 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Fordham, Bronx, NY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 33.95%, or 22,156 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the north, northwest, west, south, central, southeast, and east Fordham 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 Fordham.
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 Fordham. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fordham. The fastest plan anyone in Fordham can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Fordham 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 Fordham 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 Fordham 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 Fordham is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Fordham Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Fordham or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Fordham compare to the rest of Bronx?
Internet speeds in Fordham are comparable versus the average speeds in Bronx: 989 Mbps in Bronx versus 999 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Bronx is 99.66% versus 100.00% in Fordham.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Fordham are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- University Heights, Bronx, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tremont, Bronx, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bedford Park, Bronx, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Morris Heights, Bronx, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Williamsbridge, Bronx, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Inwood, New York, NY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kings Bridge, Bronx, NY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Morris Park, Bronx, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Spuyten Duyvil, Bronx, NY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Baychester, Bronx, NY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Mott Haven, Bronx, NY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hamilton Heights, New York, NY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Northwest, Anaheim, CA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- West Central, Mesa, AZ: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Roxbury, Boston, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Winnetka Heights, Dallas, TX: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Far North Dallas-Keller, Keller, TX: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Germantown, Philadelphia, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- South Dorchester, Boston, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds