When you live in Brooklyn, one thing is certain, you'll have a fast enough connection to stream your late-night Netflix binges. Whether you live near Juniper Valley Park in Maspeth or make your home closer to the shores of Manhattan Beach, the entire area is covered (well, at least 99.99%). But, unlike many other areas, the widest spread internet coverage in Brooklyn is DSL provided by Verizon.
If you're looking for broadband cable internet, Verizon can't help, but it does have fiber with an impressive 940 Mbps download speed average throughout the city. Optimum and Spectrum are the two primary cable internet providers; However, Spectrum only covers the Northwest sides of the area from Fort Hamilton up to the Brooklyn Bridge. Xchange, Starry, Ultra Home, Dish, HughesNet, and DirectTV are also options.
8 Internet Service Providers in Brooklyn
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Brooklyn are not shown.
The Best ISP In Brooklyn Is…
Naming the best high-speed internet provider in Brooklyn isn't an easy task. But, we've crunched the numbers, looked at the maps, and even researched each company's customer service reputation. Although it's only available in 86.78% of the general Brooklyn area, we think Verizon's FIOS fiber internet is the clear winner. As America's top internet provider, Verizon has a reputation for both service and value. Something else to consider is that Verizon doesn't require annual contracts, so you're not locked into service if it's not as reliable as you'd like.
But, before you sign up for Verizon's gig speed connections, you might want to check your ZIP Code or use our interactive map. While Verizon is competitive in all areas, if you're closer to JFK International in Howard Beach (ZIP Code 11414), Spectrum might have a slight edge as it's available to 100% of homes in this area.
When it is time to sign up for service, know that you really can't go wrong with either Spectrum or Verizon, and the other internet providers on the list aren't too shabby either. The good news? No matter where you live, you have plenty of choices. There are only three things in Brooklyn that you may find you have more options for: pizza, parks, and medical care.
Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.99% of Brooklyn. 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 Brooklyn above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Brooklyn.
How fast are internet speeds in Brooklyn?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Brooklyn.
Internet Speed Key
The average Brooklyn home can get up to 996 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city 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 Brooklyn.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Brooklyn, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Brooklyn?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Brooklyn you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 5.55% of Brooklyn homes.
- Cable is fastest for 66.50% of the city.
- 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 Brooklyn homes.
Internet Market Health in Brooklyn
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn 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.
Brooklyn 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, Brooklyn 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 city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Brooklyn 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, Brooklyn is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Brooklyn, along with details on where in Brooklyn and at what speeds.
Verizon DSL in Brooklyn, NY
Verizon DSL coverage
About 99.65%, or 2,495,929 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Brooklyn area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Brooklyn.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Brooklyn. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the slowest. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Brooklyn. The fastest plan anyone in Brooklyn can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn DSL providers. Verizon offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn, NY
Verizon fiber coverage
About 86.78%, or 2,173,462 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Brooklyn area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Brooklyn.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Brooklyn. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Brooklyn. The fastest plan anyone in Brooklyn can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Brooklyn customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn, NY
Optimum cable coverage
About 75.49%, or 1,890,831 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Brooklyn area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Brooklyn.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Brooklyn. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is above average. There are 12 different maximum speeds throughout Brooklyn. The fastest plan anyone in Brooklyn can order from Optimum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn cable providers. Optimum offers 9 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn, NY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 27.96%, or 700,362 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, west, northwest, southwest, northeast, central, and east Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Brooklyn. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Brooklyn. The fastest plan anyone in Brooklyn can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Brooklyn customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn, NY
Xchange Telecom DSL coverage
About 6.12%, or 153,270 people, have Xchange Telecom DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn.
Xchange Telecom DSL download speeds
Xchange Telecom is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Brooklyn. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Xchange Telecom DSL is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Brooklyn. The fastest plan anyone in Brooklyn can order from Xchange Telecom goes up to 45 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn DSL providers. Xchange Telecom offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn, 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 city. The company covers the entire Brooklyn area. Xchange Telecom is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Brooklyn.
Xchange Telecom fixed wireless download speeds
Xchange Telecom is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Brooklyn. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Xchange Telecom fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Brooklyn. The fastest plan anyone in Brooklyn can order from Xchange Telecom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Brooklyn customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Xchange Telecom fixed wireless upload speeds
In Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn fixed wireless providers. Xchange Telecom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn, NY
STARRY fixed wireless coverage
About 53.88%, or 1,349,648 people, have STARRY fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Brooklyn area. STARRY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Brooklyn.
STARRY fixed wireless download speeds
STARRY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Brooklyn. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, STARRY fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Brooklyn. The fastest plan anyone in Brooklyn can order from STARRY goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 30 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn fixed wireless providers. STARRY offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn, 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 city. The company covers the entire Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn.
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 Brooklyn. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Brooklyn. The fastest plan anyone in Brooklyn can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Brooklyn is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Brooklyn Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Brooklyn or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Brooklyn compare to the rest of New York?
Internet speeds in Brooklyn are comparable versus the average speeds in New York: 945 Mbps in New York versus 996 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in New York is 99.66% versus 99.99% in Brooklyn.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Brooklyn 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Ridgewood, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- New York Metro, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Howard Beach, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Woodhaven, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Maspeth, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ozone Park, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Middle Village, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Breezy Point, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sunnyside, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Long Island City, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Chicago, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Orlando Metro, FL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- San Antonio Metro, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Portland Metro, OR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Charlotte Metro, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- St. Louis Metro, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Baltimore Metro, MD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pittsburgh Metro, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sacramento Metro, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tampa Metro, FL: less internet coverage, slower speeds