Internet Providers in Brooklyn, New York
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1. Spectrum 
Speeds Up To1 Gbps
Connection: Cable, FiberAvailability: 48.1%Brooklyn speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum -
2. Optimum 
Speeds Up To8 Gbps
Connection: Cable, FiberAvailability: 46.9%Brooklyn speed tests confirm high speeds for Optimum -
3. Xfinity 
Speeds Up To2 Gbps
Connection: CableAvailability: 7.3% -
4. Viasat 
Speeds Up To30 Mbps
Connection: SatelliteAvailability: 100% -
5. HughesNet
Speeds Up To100 Mbps
Connection: SatelliteAvailability: 100% -
6. RCN
Speeds Up To1.5 Gbps
Connection: CableAvailability: 9.2% -
Skywire Networks
Speeds Up To2 Gbps
Connection: Fixed WirelessAvailability: 3.8% -
Starry Internet
Speeds Up To1 Gbps
Connection: Fixed WirelessAvailability: 9.4% -
Starlink
Download Speeds:50 - 220 Mbps
Connection: SatelliteAvailability: 100% -
Verizon
Speeds Up To2.3 Gbps
Connection: 5G Internet, FiberAvailability: 83.4%Brooklyn speed tests confirm high speeds for Verizon
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Best Internet Providers in Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn’s best internet service provider is Verizon Fios. Why? Because Verizon Fios, as the name suggests, uses a fiber-optic network. Fiber networks are faster and more reliable than other types of internet networks, which is why Verizon Fios can afford to offer download speeds that range from up to 300 Mbps to up to 2 Gbps, as well as upload speeds that are just as quick as its download speeds. Prices for Verizon Fios internet-only plans in Brooklyn range from $49.99 per month up to $109.99 per month, and the company also offers discounts to Verizon mobile customers — a deal that basically amounts to a “bundle deal” in everything but name. Verizon Fios also offers the modem and router you’ll need at no extra fee.
If you can’t get fiber-optic internet in your area of Brooklyn, then your next-best option is to go with cable internet. Brooklyn has two big cable providers: Spectrum and Optimum. Don’t expect to have a choice between the two, however. Spectrum and Optimum generally operate in different areas of Brooklyn, so you’ll probably only be able to get one or the other.
Spectrum’s prices start at $50 per month for internet-only plans and $90 per month for bundles, and its speeds can reach up to 1 Gbps. Optimum’s prices start at $40 per month for internet-only plans and $85 per month for bundles, and its speeds can reach up to 1 Gbps.
There are other options in Brooklyn, including Verizon’s DSL internet service (called “Verizon High Speed Internet”) and various wireless options, like Verizon 5G Home Internet. But we’d recommend that you focus on your fiber-optic and cable internet options, as those are faster and more reliable than the alternatives.
Some of Brooklyn’s best home internet providers offer deals, discounts, and special offers. Verizon Fios currently offers free professional installation, as well as 12 free months of Vix, an on-demand video service, to qualifying customers.
Fastest Internet Providers in Brooklyn, NY
The fastest internet provider in the borough of Brooklyn is Optimum, which can reach speeds of up to 8 Gbps.
But keep in mind that not all speeds are created equal. Fiber-optic internet providers have upload speeds that are as fast as their download speeds. For example, Verizon Fios — a fiber provider — has a maximum download speed of up to 2 Gbps and a maximum upload speed of up to 2 Gbps. Spectrum — a cable provider — has a maximum download speed of up to 1 Gbps and a maximum upload speed of up to 1 Gbps.
What’s a Good Internet Speed?
| Internet Speed | Appropriate For | Providers in your Area offering this Speed | Availability in your Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Mbps |
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100% |
| 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) |
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83.39999999999999% |
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Internet Availability in Brooklyn, NY
When shopping for internet in Brooklyn, the big question to ask is this: Can I get Verizon Fios?
The good news is that you probably can. Verizon Fios availability does vary a bit within Brooklyn (its total coverage is 83.4%), but most neighborhoods are very well covered.
That trend starts up in North Brooklyn, where availability is virtually complete in Greenpoint and is very strong in Williamsburg and Bushwick, too. Bedford-Stuyvesant and Crown Heights have rates of availability that are similar to those in Williamsburg, and things are even better in South Brooklyn, all the way down to Coney Island. The only area where availability gets a little spotty is in the Sunset Park area along 3rd avenue, but it’s worth checking your address even in that area — you may find that you can get Verizon Fios after all.
If you choose not to get Fios, you’ll most likely need to know which cable internet provider serves your area of Brooklyn.
The pattern is pretty straightforward: Spectrum serves neighborhoods along the East River and New York Harbor, from North Brooklyn down to the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. If you’re living in Greenpoint, Williamsburg, Clinton Hill, DUMBO, Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, Red Hook, Gowanus, Park Slope, Sunset Park, or Bay Ridge, you’re going to have access to Spectrum. With the exceptions of a few small patches of a few blocks each, the entire rest of the borough is served by Optimum: from Bensonhurst and Coney Island over to East New York and up to Bushwick. For you Bushwick residents, Flushing Avenue is the border between Optimum territory and Spectrum territory.
Internet Provider Store Locations in Brooklyn, NY
Provider Connection Types in Brooklyn, NY
| Connection Type | About this Connection Type | Availability in Brooklyn, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Satellite |
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100% |
| DSL |
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22.27% |
| Cable |
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93.92% |
| Fiber |
|
76.66% |
List of Internet Providers in Brooklyn, NY
| Provider | Type | Top Speed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | Cable, Fiber | 1 Gbps | |
| Optimum | Cable, Fiber | 8 Gbps | |
| Xfinity | Cable | 2 Gbps | |
| Viasat | Satellite | 30 Mbps | |
| HughesNet | Satellite | 100 Mbps | |
| RCN | Cable | 1.5 Gbps | |
| Skywire Networks | Fixed Wireless | 2 Gbps | |
| Starry Internet | Fixed Wireless | 1 Gbps | |
| Starlink | Satellite | 220 Mbps | |
| Verizon | 5G Internet, Fiber | 2.3 Gbps |
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Internet Providers in Brooklyn, NY
| Provider | Plans Starting At | Speeds Up To | Connections | |
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| Spectrum | $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Cable, Fiber | |
| Optimum | $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 8 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Cable, Fiber | |
| Xfinity | $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Cable | |
| Viasat Internet | $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 30 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Satellite | |
| Hughesnet | $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Satellite | |
| Astound Broadband Powered by RCN | $20/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 1.5 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Cable | |
| Starry Internet | $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Fixed Wireless | |
| Starlink | $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Satellite | |
| Verizon | $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 2.3 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | 5G Internet, Fiber |
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