In Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay there are 6 residential internet providers covering 99.99% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 989 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 Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay are not shown.
Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.99% of Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay. 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 Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay.
How fast are internet speeds in Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay.
Internet Speed Key
The average Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay home can get up to 989 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 1,000 Mbps, which 82.09% 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 Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay, and slower in the southeast areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 17.87% of Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay homes.
- Cable is fastest for 80.39% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.72%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay homes.
Internet Market Health in Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay 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 Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.5 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.4 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.5 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay 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, Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, cable, fiber, and fixed wireless, 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. Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay 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, Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay, along with details on where in Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay and at what speeds.
Verizon DSL in Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY
Verizon DSL coverage
About 99.86%, or 254,862 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the slowest. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay. The fastest plan anyone in Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay customers is up to 12 Mbps.
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- 49.3% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 31.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 11.1% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 7.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay 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 Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay DSL providers. Verizon offers 3 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 Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay is up to 1.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.38 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 0.95 Mbps.
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- 80.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 18.8% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 0.4 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY
Optimum cable coverage
About 99.72%, or 254,498 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the fastest. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay. The fastest plan anyone in Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay can order from Optimum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 60 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay customers is up to 883 Mbps.
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- 80.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 4.6% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 10.2% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 60.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay 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 Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay 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 Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 25 Mbps. On average, Optimum customers can get speeds up to 816 Mbps.
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- 80.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 18.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY
Verizon fiber coverage
About 98.19%, or 250,601 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay. The fastest plan anyone in Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay 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 Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay 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 Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY
STARRY fixed wireless coverage
About 21.85%, or 55,754 people, have STARRY fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the north, northeast, and northwest Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay 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 Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay.
STARRY fixed wireless download speeds
STARRY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, STARRY fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay. The fastest plan anyone in Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay can order from STARRY goes up to 200 Mbps, and all Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
STARRY fixed wireless upload speeds
In Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay 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 Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay fixed wireless providers. STARRY offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay 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 Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 17.39%, or 44,385 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay 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 Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay.
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 Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay. The fastest plan anyone in Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay 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 Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay 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 Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Xchange Telecom Fixed Wireless in Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY
Xchange Telecom fixed wireless coverage
About 13.82%, or 35,282 people, have Xchange Telecom fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northwest, north, and west Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay 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 Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay.
Xchange Telecom fixed wireless download speeds
Xchange Telecom is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Xchange Telecom fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay. The fastest plan anyone in Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay can order from Xchange Telecom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Xchange Telecom fixed wireless upload speeds
In Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Xchange Telecom fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Xchange Telecom is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay fixed wireless providers. Xchange Telecom offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay compare to the rest of Brooklyn?
Internet speeds in Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay are comparable versus the average speeds in Brooklyn: 996 Mbps in Brooklyn versus 989 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Brooklyn is 99.99% versus 99.99% in Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Gravesend-Sheepshead Bay 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
- Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mapleton-Flatlands, Brooklyn, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Borough Park, Brooklyn, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Canarsie, Brooklyn, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dyker Heights, Brooklyn, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Flatbush-Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Southeast, Houston, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Northeast Dallas-White Rock, Dallas, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Maryvale, Phoenix, AZ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Last Vegas, North Las Vegas, NV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- South Bronx, Bronx, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mapleton-Flatlands, Brooklyn, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Upper West Side, New York, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bellaire, Houston, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds