In Jamaica there are 5 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 940 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 Jamaica
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Jamaica are not shown.
Jamaica 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 Jamaica is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 100.00% of Jamaica. 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 Jamaica above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Jamaica.
How fast are internet speeds in Jamaica?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Jamaica.
Internet Speed Key
The average Jamaica home can get up to 940 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 1,000 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 99.85% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Jamaica.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Jamaica, and slower in the north areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Jamaica?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Jamaica you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.59% of Jamaica homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% 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 Jamaica homes.
Internet Market Health in Jamaica
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Jamaica 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 Jamaica based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.7 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.6 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.7 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Jamaica 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, Jamaica homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fiber, dsl, 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. Jamaica internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 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, Jamaica is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Jamaica, along with details on where in Jamaica and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Jamaica, New York, NY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 100.00%, or 147,283 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Jamaica area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Jamaica.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Jamaica. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Jamaica. The fastest plan anyone in Jamaica can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Jamaica customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Jamaica 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 Jamaica cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Jamaica is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Jamaica, New York, NY
Verizon fiber coverage
About 99.59%, or 146,676 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Jamaica area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Jamaica.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Jamaica. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Jamaica. The fastest plan anyone in Jamaica can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Jamaica customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Jamaica 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 Jamaica fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Jamaica is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL in Jamaica, New York, NY
Verizon DSL coverage
About 99.24%, or 146,164 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Jamaica area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Jamaica.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Jamaica. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the slowest. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Jamaica. The fastest plan anyone in Jamaica 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 Jamaica customers is up to 10 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 33.7% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 26.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 27.5% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 10.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In Jamaica 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 Jamaica 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 Jamaica 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 0.91 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 59.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 40.0% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 0.4 Mbps
STARRY Fixed Wireless in Jamaica, New York, NY
STARRY fixed wireless coverage
About 55.71%, or 82,052 people, have STARRY fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the north, northeast, northwest, central, west, and east Jamaica area. STARRY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Jamaica.
STARRY fixed wireless download speeds
STARRY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Jamaica. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, STARRY fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Jamaica. The fastest plan anyone in Jamaica can order from STARRY goes up to 200 Mbps, and all Jamaica customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
STARRY fixed wireless upload speeds
In Jamaica 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 Jamaica fixed wireless providers. STARRY offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Jamaica is up to 200 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Jamaica, New York, NY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 18.00%, or 26,517 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast, central, north, west, east, southwest, northwest, and south Jamaica 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 Jamaica.
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 Jamaica. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Jamaica. The fastest plan anyone in Jamaica can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Jamaica 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 Jamaica 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 Jamaica 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 Jamaica is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Jamaica Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Jamaica or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Jamaica compare to the rest of New York?
Internet speeds in Jamaica are comparable versus the average speeds in New York: 977 Mbps in New York versus 940 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 Jamaica.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Jamaica 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
- Saintalbans, St. Albans, NY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Utopia, Jamaica, NY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- South Ozone Park, New York, NY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Springfield Gardens, Jamaica, NY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Woodhaven-Richmond Hill, Woodhaven, NY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Queens Village, New York, NY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Laurelton, Springfield Gardens, NY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ozone Park, New York, NY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Old Howard Beach, Howard Beach, NY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Forest Hills, New York, NY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- East Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Southeast Dallas, Dallas, TX: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Powers, Colorado Springs, CO: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Houston, Houston, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Canarsie, Brooklyn, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Harlem, New York, NY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- East Side, El Paso, TX: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Borough Park, Brooklyn, NY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds