Best Internet Providers in New York
New York enjoys some of the best internet infrastructure in the US. Verizon Fios is the gold standard for fiber in NYC and surrounding areas. Optimum and Spectrum fight for market share with competitive cable and fiber offerings. Astound Broadband provides a budget-friendly alternative with surprisingly fast speeds.
Wins on reliability, speed consistency, and customer satisfaction ratings.
Delivers the highest peak download speeds available for residential connections.
Offering the lowest starting price per Mbps or best contract-free terms.
Top Providers in New York
Verizon Fios
Starting at
$50/mo
Max Speeds
2 Gbps
Pros
- 100% Fiber network
- Exceptional reliability
- No data caps
Cons
- Installation fees
- Premium pricing
Spectrum
Starting at
$50/mo
Max Speeds
1 Gbps
Pros
- Ubiquitous coverage in NYC
- No contracts
- Free modem
Cons
- Inconsistent speeds in diverse neighborhoods
- Upload limits
Optimum
Starting at
$40/mo
Max Speeds
8 Gbps
Pros
- Fastest advertised speeds
- Both Fiber and Cable options
- Competitive promos
Cons
- Customer service reputation
- Price increases
Astound Broadband (RCN)
Starting at
$30/mo
Max Speeds
1.5 Gbps
Pros
- Great value pricing
- Local customer focus
- Good speeds
Cons
- Limited availability
- Equipment rental fees
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