In Kings County there are 8 residential internet providers covering 99.99% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 996 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.
8 Internet Service Providers in Kings County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Kings County are not shown.
Kings County 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 Kings County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.99% of Kings County. 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 Kings County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Kings County.
How fast are internet speeds in Kings County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Kings County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Kings County home can get up to 996 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 94.87% 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 Kings County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Kings County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Kings County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Kings County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 5.55% of Kings County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 66.50% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 27.92%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Kings County homes.
Internet Market Health in Kings County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Kings County 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 Kings County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.5 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.7 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.5 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Kings County 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, Kings County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, dsl, fiber, and fixed wireless, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Kings County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 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, Kings County is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Kings County, along with details on where in Kings County and at what speeds.
Verizon DSL in Kings County, NY
Verizon DSL coverage
About 99.65%, or 2,495,929 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Kings County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Kings County.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kings County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the slowest. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Kings County. The fastest plan anyone in Kings County can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Kings County customers is up to 12 Mbps.
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- 59.6% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 22.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 10.6% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In Kings County 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 Kings County DSL providers. Verizon offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kings County 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 0.96 Mbps.
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- 82.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 17.6% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 0.4 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Kings County, NY
Verizon fiber coverage
About 86.78%, or 2,173,462 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Kings County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Kings County.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kings County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kings County. The fastest plan anyone in Kings County can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Kings County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Kings County 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 Kings County fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kings County is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Kings County, NY
Optimum cable coverage
About 75.49%, or 1,890,831 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Kings County area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Kings County.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kings County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is above average. There are 12 different maximum speeds throughout Kings County. The fastest plan anyone in Kings County can order from Optimum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Kings County customers is up to 930 Mbps.
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- 88.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 700.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Kings County 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 Kings County cable providers. Optimum offers 9 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kings County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Optimum customers can get speeds up to 891 Mbps.
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- 88.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 9.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Kings County, NY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 27.96%, or 700,362 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, west, northwest, southwest, northeast, central, and east Kings County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Kings County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kings County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kings County. The fastest plan anyone in Kings County can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Kings County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Kings County 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 below average compared to other Kings County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kings County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Xchange Telecom DSL in Kings County, NY
Xchange Telecom DSL coverage
About 6.12%, or 153,270 people, have Xchange Telecom DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Kings County 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 Kings County.
Xchange Telecom DSL download speeds
Xchange Telecom is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kings County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Xchange Telecom DSL is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Kings County. The fastest plan anyone in Kings County can order from Xchange Telecom goes up to 45 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Kings County customers is up to 32 Mbps.
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- 35.5% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 64.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
Xchange Telecom DSL upload speeds
In Kings County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Xchange Telecom DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Xchange Telecom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Kings County DSL providers. Xchange Telecom offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kings County is up to 45 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 2.0 Mbps. On average, Xchange Telecom customers can get speeds up to 17 Mbps.
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- 35.5% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 64.5% up to 2.0 Mbps
Xchange Telecom Fixed Wireless in Kings County, NY
Xchange Telecom fixed wireless coverage
About 73.25%, or 1,834,600 people, have Xchange Telecom fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Kings County area. Xchange Telecom is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Kings County.
Xchange Telecom fixed wireless download speeds
Xchange Telecom is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kings County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Xchange Telecom fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kings County. The fastest plan anyone in Kings County can order from Xchange Telecom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Kings County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Xchange Telecom fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kings County 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 Kings County fixed wireless providers. Xchange Telecom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kings County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
STARRY Fixed Wireless in Kings County, NY
STARRY fixed wireless coverage
About 53.88%, or 1,349,648 people, have STARRY fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Kings County area. STARRY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Kings County.
STARRY fixed wireless download speeds
STARRY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kings County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, STARRY fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Kings County. The fastest plan anyone in Kings County can order from STARRY goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 30 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Kings County customers is up to 199 Mbps.
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- 99.2% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 30.0 Mbps
STARRY fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kings County 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 Kings County fixed wireless providers. STARRY offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kings County 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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- 99.2% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 30.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Kings County, NY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 22.11%, or 553,893 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Kings County 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 Kings County.
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 Kings County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kings County. The fastest plan anyone in Kings County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Kings County 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 Kings County 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 Kings County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kings County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Kings County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Kings County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Kings County compare to the rest of New York?
Internet speeds in Kings County are comparable versus the average speeds in New York: 945 Mbps in New York versus 996 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in New York is 99.66% versus 99.99% in Kings County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Kings County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Queens County, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- New York County, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hudson County, NJ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Richmond County, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bronx County, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Essex County, NJ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Union County, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Nassau County, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bergen County, NJ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Passaic County, NJ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Miami-Dade County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dallas County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Riverside County, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Queens County, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- San Bernardino County, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clark County, NV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Orange County, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- King County, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- San Diego County, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tarrant County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds