In Harlem there are 9 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 950 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.
9 Internet Service Providers in Harlem
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Harlem are not shown.
Harlem 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 Harlem is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 100.00% of Harlem. 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 Spectrum. Call one of the companies with service in Harlem above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Harlem.
How fast are internet speeds in Harlem?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Harlem.
Internet Speed Key
The average Harlem home can get up to 950 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 1,000 Mbps, which 17.09% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 82.91% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Harlem.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Harlem, and slower in the central areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Harlem?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Harlem you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 83.35% of Harlem homes.
- Cable is fastest for 16.65% 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 Harlem homes.
Internet Market Health in Harlem
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Harlem 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 Harlem based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.4 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.9 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.4 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Harlem internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Harlem 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. Harlem internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 7 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, Harlem is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Harlem, along with details on where in Harlem and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Harlem, New York, NY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 100.00%, or 125,528 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Harlem area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Harlem.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Harlem. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Harlem. The fastest plan anyone in Harlem can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Harlem customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Harlem download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Harlem cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Harlem is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Nuvisions DSL in Harlem, New York, NY
Nuvisions DSL coverage
About 100.00%, or 125,528 people, have Nuvisions DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Harlem area. Nuvisions is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Harlem.
Nuvisions DSL download speeds
Nuvisions is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Harlem. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Nuvisions DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Harlem. The fastest plan anyone in Harlem can order from Nuvisions goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Harlem customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Nuvisions DSL upload speeds
In Harlem download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Nuvisions DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Nuvisions is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Harlem DSL providers. Nuvisions offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Harlem is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL in Harlem, New York, NY
Verizon DSL coverage
About 99.14%, or 124,450 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Harlem area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Harlem.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Harlem. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the slowest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Harlem. The fastest plan anyone in Harlem can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.5 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Harlem customers is up to 14 Mbps.
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- 91.5% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 4.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 1.5 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In Harlem 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 Harlem 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 Harlem 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 0.99 Mbps.
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- 96.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 0.4 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Harlem, New York, NY
Verizon fiber coverage
About 92.69%, or 116,354 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Harlem area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Harlem.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Harlem. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Harlem. The fastest plan anyone in Harlem can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Harlem customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Harlem 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 above average compared to other Harlem fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Harlem is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN Cable in Harlem, New York, NY
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 17.78%, or 22,314 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest, northeast, west, north, central, southeast, east, and south Harlem area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Harlem.
Astound Broadband powered by RCN cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Harlem. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Harlem. The fastest plan anyone in Harlem can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 500 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Harlem customers is up to 868 Mbps.
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- 73.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 26.5% up to 500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN cable upload speeds
In Harlem download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Astound Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Harlem cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Harlem is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN Fiber in Harlem, New York, NY
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 5.92%, or 7,431 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the north, northeast, and southwest Harlem 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 Harlem.
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 Harlem. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Harlem. The fastest plan anyone in Harlem can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Harlem customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN fiber upload speeds
In Harlem 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 Harlem fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Harlem is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Harlem, New York, NY
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 1.17%, or 1,465 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest, south, central, and west Harlem area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Harlem.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Harlem. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Harlem. The fastest plan anyone in Harlem can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Harlem customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Harlem download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Harlem fiber providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Harlem is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
STARRY Fixed Wireless in Harlem, New York, NY
STARRY fixed wireless coverage
About 93.27%, or 117,077 people, have STARRY fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Harlem area. STARRY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Harlem.
STARRY fixed wireless download speeds
STARRY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Harlem. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, STARRY fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Harlem. The fastest plan anyone in Harlem can order from STARRY goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 30 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Harlem customers is up to 199 Mbps.
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- 99.6% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 30.0 Mbps
STARRY fixed wireless upload speeds
In Harlem 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 Harlem fixed wireless providers. STARRY 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 Harlem 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.
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- 99.6% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 30.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Harlem, New York, NY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 25.20%, or 31,631 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the north, northeast, central, southwest, south, west, east, and southeast Harlem 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 Harlem.
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 Harlem. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Harlem. The fastest plan anyone in Harlem can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Harlem 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 Harlem 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 Harlem 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 Harlem is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Harlem Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Harlem or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Harlem compare to the rest of New York?
Internet speeds in Harlem are comparable versus the average speeds in New York: 977 Mbps in New York versus 950 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in New York is 100.00% versus 100.00% in Harlem.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Harlem 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
- Hamilton Heights, New York, NY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- East Harlem, New York, NY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Morningside Heights, New York, NY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mott Haven, Bronx, NY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Yorkville, New York, NY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Highbridge, Bronx, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Carnegie Hill, New York, NY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- South Bronx, Bronx, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Upper West Side, New York, NY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Washington Heights, New York, NY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- East Side, El Paso, TX: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Borough Park, Brooklyn, NY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Canarsie, Brooklyn, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Houston, Houston, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pasadina, Houston, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Southeast Dallas, Dallas, TX: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Alahambra, Phoenix, AZ: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mid City, Los Angeles, CA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds