In University Heights there are 5 residential internet providers covering 99.61% 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.
5 Internet Service Providers in University Heights
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in University Heights are not shown.
University Heights 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 University Heights is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.61% of University Heights. 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 University Heights above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in University Heights.
How fast are internet speeds in University Heights?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in University Heights.
Internet Speed Key
The average University Heights 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 99.03% 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 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in University Heights.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of University Heights, and slower in the northwest areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in University Heights?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in University Heights you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of University Heights homes.
- Cable is fastest for 99.08% 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 University Heights homes.
Internet Market Health in University Heights
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the University Heights 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 University Heights based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.2 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.9 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.2 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
University Heights 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, University Heights homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, fixed wireless, cable, and fiber, 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. University Heights internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 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, University Heights is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in University Heights, along with details on where in University Heights and at what speeds.
Verizon DSL in University Heights, Bronx, NY
Verizon DSL coverage
About 99.61%, or 52,218 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire University Heights area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of University Heights.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in University Heights. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout University Heights. The fastest plan anyone in University Heights can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for University Heights customers is up to 14 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 71.7% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 28.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In University Heights 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 fastest compared to other University Heights DSL providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in University Heights is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Optimum Cable in University Heights, Bronx, NY
Optimum cable coverage
About 99.58%, or 52,202 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire University Heights area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of University Heights.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in University Heights. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout University Heights. The fastest plan anyone in University Heights can order from Optimum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 400 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for University Heights customers is up to 997 Mbps.
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- 99.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 400.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In University Heights download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Optimum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other University Heights cable providers. Optimum 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 University Heights is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 50 Mbps. On average, Optimum customers can get speeds up to 995 Mbps.
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- 99.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in University Heights, Bronx, NY
Verizon fiber coverage
About 87.89%, or 46,075 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast, north, central, east, southwest, south, west, and northwest University Heights area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of University Heights.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in University Heights. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout University Heights. The fastest plan anyone in University Heights can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all University Heights customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In University Heights 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 fastest compared to other University Heights fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in University Heights is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
STARRY Fixed Wireless in University Heights, Bronx, NY
STARRY fixed wireless coverage
About 99.58%, or 52,202 people, have STARRY fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire University Heights area. STARRY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of University Heights.
STARRY fixed wireless download speeds
STARRY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in University Heights. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, STARRY fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout University Heights. The fastest plan anyone in University Heights can order from STARRY goes up to 200 Mbps, and all University Heights customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
STARRY fixed wireless upload speeds
In University Heights 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 University Heights fixed wireless providers. STARRY offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in University Heights is up to 200 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in University Heights, Bronx, NY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 36.30%, or 19,031 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the east, northeast, southwest, central, north, west, southeast, and south University Heights area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of University Heights.
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 University Heights. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout University Heights. The fastest plan anyone in University Heights can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all University Heights 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 University Heights 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 University Heights 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 University Heights is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
University Heights Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to University Heights or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in University Heights compare to the rest of Bronx?
Internet speeds in University Heights are comparable versus the average speeds in Bronx: 989 Mbps in Bronx versus 999 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Bronx is 99.66% versus 99.61% in University Heights.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around University Heights 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
- Inwood, New York, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fordham, Bronx, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Morris Heights, Bronx, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tremont, Bronx, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kings Bridge, Bronx, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Spuyten Duyvil, Bronx, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bedford Park, Bronx, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Washington Heights, New York, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Highbridge, Bronx, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Williamsbridge, Bronx, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Mid City West, Los Angeles, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Michael Way, Las Vegas, NV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Allapattah, Miami, FL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- East Foothills, San Jose, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Downtown Memphis, Memphis, TN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- El Sereno, Los Angeles, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Greenwich Village, New York, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Briargate, Colorado Springs, CO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chicago Lawn, Chicago, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Outer Sunset, San Francisco, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds