In Queens County there are 8 residential internet providers covering 99.99% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 957 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 Queens County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Queens County are not shown.
Queens 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 Queens County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.99% of Queens 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 Spectrum. Call one of the companies with service in Queens County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Queens County.
How fast are internet speeds in Queens County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Queens County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Queens County home can get up to 957 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 28.41% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 71.58% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Queens County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Queens County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Queens County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Queens County you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 71.72% of Queens County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 20.88% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 7.39%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Queens County homes.
Internet Market Health in Queens County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Queens 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 Queens County 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): 3.3 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.7 (healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Queens 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, Queens 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. Queens 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, Queens County is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Queens County, along with details on where in Queens County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Queens County, NY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 99.99%, or 2,230,434 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Queens County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Queens County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Queens County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Queens County. The fastest plan anyone in Queens County can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Queens County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Queens 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 average compared to other Queens County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Queens County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL in Queens County, NY
Verizon DSL coverage
About 98.59%, or 2,199,361 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Queens County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Queens County.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Queens County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the slowest. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Queens County. The fastest plan anyone in Queens 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 Queens County customers is up to 10 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 37.1% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 23.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 20.2% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 14.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In Queens 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 Queens 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 Queens 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 0.90 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 60.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 37.7% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 0.4 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Queens County, NY
Verizon fiber coverage
About 96.18%, or 2,145,409 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Queens County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Queens County.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Queens County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Queens County. The fastest plan anyone in Queens County can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Queens County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Queens 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 Queens County fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Queens County is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN Cable in Queens County, NY
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 26.51%, or 591,387 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, north, central, east, and northeast Queens County 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 Queens County.
Astound Broadband powered by RCN cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Queens County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Queens County. The fastest plan anyone in Queens County can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 500 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Queens County customers is up to 920 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 84.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 16.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN cable upload speeds
In Queens County 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 Queens County cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Queens County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN Fiber in Queens County, NY
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 2.22%, or 49,490 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northwest, north, central, and east Queens County 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 Queens County.
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 Queens County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Queens County. The fastest plan anyone in Queens County can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Queens County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN fiber upload speeds
In Queens County 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 Queens County fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Queens 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
T-Mobile Home Internet in Queens County, NY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 21.88%, or 488,171 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Queens 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 Queens 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 Queens 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 Queens County. The fastest plan anyone in Queens County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Queens County 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 Queens 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 Queens 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 Queens County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
STARRY Fixed Wireless in Queens County, NY
STARRY fixed wireless coverage
About 13.30%, or 296,760 people, have STARRY fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, northwest, south, east, southeast, and west Queens County area. STARRY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Queens County.
STARRY fixed wireless download speeds
STARRY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Queens County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, STARRY fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Queens County. The fastest plan anyone in Queens 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 Queens County customers is up to 200 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 99.7% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 30.0 Mbps
STARRY fixed wireless upload speeds
In Queens 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 Queens 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 Queens 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 200 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 99.7% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 30.0 Mbps
Xchange Telecom Fixed Wireless in Queens County, NY
Xchange Telecom fixed wireless coverage
About 7.59%, or 169,422 people, have Xchange Telecom fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northwest, southwest, and east Queens 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 Queens County.
Xchange Telecom fixed wireless download speeds
Xchange Telecom is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Queens County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Xchange Telecom fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Queens County. The fastest plan anyone in Queens County can order from Xchange Telecom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Queens County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Xchange Telecom fixed wireless upload speeds
In Queens 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 Queens 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 Queens 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
Queens County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Queens County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Queens County compare to the rest of New York?
Internet speeds in Queens County are comparable versus the average speeds in New York: 945 Mbps in New York versus 957 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 Queens County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Queens 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
- Kings County, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- New York County, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bronx County, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Nassau County, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hudson County, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Richmond County, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bergen County, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Essex County, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Westchester County, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Union County, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Riverside County, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dallas County, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- San Bernardino County, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clark County, NV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- King County, WA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kings County, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Miami-Dade County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tarrant County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Santa Clara County, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Broward County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds