In Ridgewood there are 6 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 999 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 Ridgewood
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Ridgewood are not shown.
Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 100.00% of Ridgewood. 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 Ridgewood above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Ridgewood.
How fast are internet speeds in Ridgewood?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Ridgewood.
Internet Speed Key
The average Ridgewood home can get up to 999 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 1,000 Mbps, which 98.80% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.20% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Ridgewood.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Ridgewood, and slower in the east areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Ridgewood?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Ridgewood you live. If speed is your main concern, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 1.34% of Ridgewood homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 98.64%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Ridgewood homes.
Internet Market Health in Ridgewood
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.3 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 4.0 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.3 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Ridgewood internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Ridgewood homes have between 2 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 neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Ridgewood internet customers who want faster speeds have between 2 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, Ridgewood is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Ridgewood, along with details on where in Ridgewood and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Ridgewood, New York, NY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 100.00%, or 77,749 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Ridgewood area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Ridgewood.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ridgewood. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ridgewood. The fastest plan anyone in Ridgewood can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Ridgewood customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ridgewood is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL in Ridgewood, New York, NY
Verizon DSL coverage
About 99.99%, or 77,742 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Ridgewood area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Ridgewood.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ridgewood. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Ridgewood. The fastest plan anyone in Ridgewood can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 3.0 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Ridgewood customers is up to 13 Mbps.
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- 73.4% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 19.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 3.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood DSL providers. Verizon 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 Ridgewood is up to 1.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.77 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 0.98 Mbps.
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- 92.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 7.3% up to 0.8 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Ridgewood, New York, NY
Verizon fiber coverage
About 99.98%, or 77,735 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Ridgewood area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Ridgewood.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ridgewood. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ridgewood. The fastest plan anyone in Ridgewood can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Ridgewood customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood, New York, NY
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 1.50%, or 1,165 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast, north, northwest, and east Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood.
Astound Broadband powered by RCN cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ridgewood. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Ridgewood. The fastest plan anyone in Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood customers is up to 570 Mbps.
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- 14.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 86.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN cable upload speeds
In Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ridgewood is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Xchange Telecom Fixed Wireless in Ridgewood, New York, NY
Xchange Telecom fixed wireless coverage
About 98.78%, or 76,799 people, have Xchange Telecom fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Ridgewood area. Xchange Telecom is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Ridgewood.
Xchange Telecom fixed wireless download speeds
Xchange Telecom is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ridgewood. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Xchange Telecom fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ridgewood. The fastest plan anyone in Ridgewood can order from Xchange Telecom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Ridgewood customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Xchange Telecom fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood fixed wireless providers. Xchange Telecom offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood, New York, NY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 24.97%, or 19,417 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the east, south, west, southwest, southeast, central, northwest, and north Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood.
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 Ridgewood. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ridgewood. The fastest plan anyone in Ridgewood can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Ridgewood Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Ridgewood or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Ridgewood compare to the rest of New York?
Internet speeds in Ridgewood are comparable versus the average speeds in New York: 977 Mbps in New York versus 999 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 Ridgewood.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Ridgewood 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
- Bushwick, Brooklyn, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Glendale, Ridgewood, NY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Maspeth, New York, NY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Middle Village, New York, NY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Elmhurst, New York, NY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Woodside, New York, NY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- East Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Cordova-Appling, Cordova, TN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- West Town, Chicago, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Douglastown-Little Neck, Little Neck, NY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Buckhead, Atlanta, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- North, Raleigh, NC: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- North Long Beach, Long Beach, CA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ahwatukee, Phoenix, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Utopia, Jamaica, NY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds