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Internet Providers in Long Island City, New York

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Home Internet in Long Island City, NY
  • Provider
    • Spectrum
    • Verizon
    • T-Mobile
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • RCN
    • Starry Internet
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 67.9%
    Long Island City speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum
    (844) 901-2981
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  • 2. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
    Availability: 80.9%
    Long Island City speed tests confirm high speeds for Verizon
    (877) 560-5156
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  • 3. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 57.6%
    (844) 918-3658
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  • 4. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
    (844) 902-3107
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  • 5. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 49.6%
    (855) 758-6392
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  • 6. RCN
    Speeds Up To
    1.5 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 65.4%
    (844) 909-3179
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  • 7. Starry Internet
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 7.4%
    (888) 231-9403
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  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
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Home Internet Summary in Long Island City, NY

In Long Island City, New York, Verizon emerges as the top internet provider. Offering fiber, DSL, and 5G internet, Verizon boasts 78.5% coverage and a maximum download speed of 2 Gbps. At $40 per month, it provides an attractive mix of speed and affordability, ideal for both casual and heavy internet users. With the area's high fiber availability, Verizon delivers reliable, high-speed options to modern consumers.

Spectrum takes the second spot in Long Island City, NY, with cable internet that reaches a maximum download speed of 1 Gbps. Covering 67.9% of the neighborhood and starting at $49.99 per month, Spectrum balances speed and coverage well, fitting households that rely on cable's dependable performance.

HughesNet, a satellite internet provider, offers 100% coverage across Long Island City. Despite its lower max download speed of 100 Mbps, HughesNet’s service starts at $49.99 per month, making it a practical option in areas where other types of connectivity are unavailable.

Best Internet Providers in Long Island City, NY

Long Island City’s best internet providers are Spectrum and Astound Broadband Powered by RCN. Spectrum is the better internet provider in Long Island City because of its expansive availability to 67.9 percent of the city, as well as its download speeds up to 1 Gbps (wireless speeds may vary). Consumers can even add television, mobile, and home phone services for extra savings.

Astound Broadband Powered by RCN also provides expansive internet coverage to Long Island City. That said, Astound Broadband’s cable internet plans are faster than Spectrum’s, with speeds up to 1.5 Gbps. Astound Broadband is also extremely affordable, as its plans start at just $20 per month.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starry Internet
  • Starlink
 100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
  • Verizon
  • RCN
 80.87%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Long Island City, New York

Looking for internet providers near you? This map can help. Use the drop-down menu to select an internet provider in your area, then enter your address into the address bar. The map will show your neighborhood and overlay the internet provider's availability by address, so that you can see which providers are available exactly where you live. You can also use the map to find internet store locations near you — just toggle the switch to "stores" and choose a provider in your area from the drop down menu to see exactly where that ISP's local stores are.

Provider Connection Types in Long Island City, NY

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Long Island City, NY
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
 100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
 23.07%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
 85.58%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
 69.67999999999999%

Internet Providers in Long Island City, NY

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Spectrum $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
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Verizon $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
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Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
(855) 758-6392
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, Fiber
(844) 909-3179
Starry Internet $45/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 500 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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