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    Internet Providers in New York

    The most available internet provider in New York is Verizon Fios, reaching 80% of households. 4 providers offer service statewide. The fastest plan we track is 5 Gig. The cheapest starts at $20/mo.

    Reviewed by the InternetFindr Editorial TeamAvailability from the FCC National Broadband Map (December 31, 2025)Methodology →

    Providers

    4

    serving New York

    Fastest speed

    5 Gig

    on the fastest plan

    Cheapest from

    $20/mo

    starting price

    Top coverage

    80%

    Verizon Fios

    Who has the best coverage in New York?

    Verizon Fios leads at 80% of New York homes, followed by the providers below.

    Updated July 2026 · Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (December 31, 2025)

    Available almost everywhere in New York

    Nationwide floor

    Satellite and 5G Home Internet reach nearly every address — the fallback when fiber and cable aren't at your door.

    What's the cheapest internet in New York?

    Plans start at $20/mo across the New York providers we track. Compare speed, coverage and price side by side below.

    Verizon Fios logo

    Verizon Fios

    90/100
    Coverage
    80%
    Top speed
    2.3 Gig
    From
    $49.99/mo
    Call (877) 522-2595
    Spectrum logo

    Spectrum

    80/100
    Coverage
    60%
    Top speed
    1 Gig
    From
    $49.99/mo
    Call (877) 522-2595
    Optimum logo

    Optimum

    74/100
    Coverage
    32%
    Top speed
    5 Gig
    From
    $40/mo
    Call (877) 522-2595
    Astound Broadband logo

    Astound Broadband

    80/100
    Coverage
    9%
    Top speed
    1.5 Gig
    From
    $20/mo
    Call (877) 522-2595

    Coverage = share of New York homes where the FCC reports residential service (December 31, 2025). Coverage is measured at the holding-company level, so fiber-brand percentages include legacy DSL from the same parent. Confirm the exact plan and technology at your address on the call.

    Updated July 2026 · Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (December 31, 2025)

    Head-to-head comparisons for New York

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    Cities in New York

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    Frequently asked questions

    How many internet providers are in New York?
    The FCC lists 4 residential ISPs with meaningful coverage in New York, plus nationwide satellite and 5G-home options.
    Who has the widest coverage in New York?
    Verizon Fios tops the FCC list at 80% of New York homes (December 31, 2025 data). That's holding-company coverage — the fiber footprint at a given address is usually smaller.
    What's the cheapest internet in New York?
    Starting prices in New York begin at $20/mo across the plans we've verified. Introductory promos, autopay, and equipment fees change the real number — confirm the out-the-door price on the call.
    Is fiber available in New York?
    Yes — fiber is available in parts of New York via AT&T, Verizon, Frontier, CenturyLink, and (in some metros) Google Fiber. Availability varies block by block. The FCC coverage percentages above are statewide; ask on the call whether fiber reaches your specific address.
    How accurate is the coverage data?
    Coverage percentages come from the FCC National Broadband Map (December 31, 2025) — the dataset ISPs are required to file. It's the industry benchmark, but it's holding-company level, so a "fiber" brand's percentage often includes legacy DSL from the same parent. That's why we always ask you to confirm the exact technology and plan by phone.

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    Data source: FCC National Broadband Map (December 31, 2025). Coverage percentages are holding-company level. Speeds and prices from verified provider plans. Nothing on this page is fabricated.