{"id":331722,"date":"2025-11-11T14:46:19","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T19:46:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/?page_id=283836"},"modified":"2025-11-11T14:46:19","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T19:46:19","slug":"best-in-new-york","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/best-in-new-york\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Internet Providers in New York"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"review\" title=\"The Best New York Internet Providers\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Best New York Internet Providers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>New York has broad high-speed fixed internet availability, with fiber-to-the-home and upgraded cable covering most addresses and multi-gig service emerging in select neighborhoods. To confirm who serves your home and at what speeds, use the <a href=\"https:\/\/broadbandmap.fcc.gov\">FCC\u2019s New York state summary<\/a> and the address-level <a href=\"https:\/\/broadbandmap.fcc.gov\">National Broadband Map<\/a>, and cross-check New York\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/broadband.ny.gov\/mapping-data\">ConnectALL map<\/a>. These sources reflect the latest Broadband Data Collection filings and state data, showing that the vast majority of Broadband Serviceable Locations in New York can get at least 100\/20 Mbps, with fiber availability rising since 2020. After reviewing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/best\/\">nation\u2019s largest internet providers<\/a> and the current New York coverage landscape, we highlight four providers that stand out on speed, value, and availability at New York addresses.<\/p>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"picks\" title=\"Our Picks\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The 4 Best Internet Providers in New York<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"list-items\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allconnect.com\/providers\/verizon\/?utm_mcid=3574515&amp;subid=r17487\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\">Verizon FiOS<\/a> \u2014 Best fiber performance and multi\u2011year price guarantees on select tiers<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allconnect.com\/providers\/spectrum\/internet\/?utm_mcid=3575221&amp;subid=r17488\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\">Spectrum<\/a> \u2014 Best no\u2011contract value; strong mobile bundle with Spectrum One<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allconnect.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\">RCN<\/a> \u2014 Best price\u2011lock cable deals via Astound Broadband<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allconnect.com\/providers\/optimum\/internet\/?utm_mcid=3570450&amp;subid=r17490\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\">Optimum<\/a> \u2014 Best for fiber in Long Island\/NYC areas with symmetrical uploads<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"competition\" title=\"The Competition\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Best New York Internet Providers: Summed Up<\/h2>\n\n\n<section id=\"block---\" class=\"theme-block c-table \">\n  \n<div class=\"row\">\n    <div class=\" h-width-100\">\n    \n      <div class=\"table-responsive table-responsive--with-summary h-shadow-2dp h-border-small\">\n        <table class=\"table table-striped table-bordered table--bordered-top table--rounded\">\n          \n          \n  <tbody>\n          <tr>\n                              <td class=\"&#x20;col-1&#x20;fixed\">\n              \n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-2\">\n              <center><a href='https:\/\/www.allconnect.com\/providers\/verizon\/?utm_mcid=3574515&#038;subid=r17487' target='_blank' rel='nofollow sponsored'>Verizon FiOS<\/a><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-3\">\n              <center><a href='https:\/\/www.allconnect.com\/providers\/spectrum\/internet\/?utm_mcid=3575221&#038;subid=r17488' target='_blank' rel='nofollow sponsored'>Spectrum<\/a><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-4\">\n              <center><a href='https:\/\/www.allconnect.com' target='_blank' rel='nofollow sponsored'>RCN<\/a><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-5\">\n              <center><a href='https:\/\/www.allconnect.com\/providers\/optimum\/internet\/?utm_mcid=3570450&#038;subid=r17490' target='_blank' rel='nofollow sponsored'>Optimum<\/a><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n                              <td class=\"&#x20;col-1&#x20;fixed\">\n              <center>Connection type<\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-2\">\n              <center><font size='2'>Fiber-optic<\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-3\">\n              <center><font size='2'>Cable (DOCSIS)<\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-4\">\n              <center><font size='2'>Cable<\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-5\">\n              <center><font size='2'>Cable, Fiber-optic<\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n                              <td class=\"&#x20;col-1&#x20;fixed\">\n              <center>Download speeds (Mbps)<\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-2\">\n              <center><font size='2'>300 Mbps \u2013 1 Gbps+ (multi\u2011gig in select areas)<\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-3\">\n              <center><font size='2'>100 Mbps \u2013 1 Gbps (multi\u2011gig in select markets)<\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-4\">\n              <center><font size='2'>300 Mbps \u2013 1 Gbps+ (select multi\u2011gig)<\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-5\">\n              <center><font size='2'>100 Mbps \u2013 1 Gbps+ (multi\u2011gig on FTTH where available)<\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n                              <td class=\"&#x20;col-1&#x20;fixed\">\n              <center>Prices starting at<\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-2\">\n              <center><font size='2'>$30\u2013$60 \/ mo. (market\u2011dependent; see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\">Broadband Facts labels<\/a>)<\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-3\">\n              <center><font size='2'>$30\u2013$60 \/ mo. (market\u2011dependent; see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\">Broadband Facts labels<\/a>)<\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-4\">\n              <center><font size='2'>$30\u2013$60 \/ mo. (market\u2011dependent; see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\">Broadband Facts labels<\/a>)<\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-5\">\n              <center><font size='2'>$30\u2013$60 \/ mo. (market\u2011dependent; see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\">Broadband Facts labels<\/a>)<\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n                              <td class=\"&#x20;col-1&#x20;fixed\">\n              <center>Contract length<\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-2\">\n              <center><font size='2'>No annual contract; multi\u2011year price guarantee on select tiers<\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-3\">\n              <center><font size='2'>None<\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-4\">\n              <center><font size='2'>None (price lock up to 24 mos. on select offers)<\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-5\">\n              <center><font size='2'>None<\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n                              <td class=\"&#x20;col-1&#x20;fixed\">\n              <center>Data cap<\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-2\">\n              <center><font size='2'>None (fiber; verify on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\">plan label<\/a>)<\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-3\">\n              <center><font size='2'>None<\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-4\">\n              <center><font size='2'>None (verify on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\">plan label<\/a>)<\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-5\">\n              <center><font size='2'>None (verify on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\">plan label<\/a>)<\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n                              <td class=\"&#x20;col-1&#x20;fixed\">\n              <center>J.D. Power Customer Satisfaction Score<\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-2\">\n              <center><font size='2'>See latest East region study (year varies): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdpower.com\/business\/press-releases\" target=\"_blank\">J.D. Power<\/a><\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-3\">\n              <center><font size='2'>See latest East region study (year varies): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdpower.com\/business\/press-releases\" target=\"_blank\">J.D. Power<\/a><\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-4\">\n              <center><font size='2'>See latest East region study (year varies): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdpower.com\/business\/press-releases\" target=\"_blank\">J.D. Power<\/a><\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-5\">\n              <center><font size='2'>See latest East region study (year varies): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdpower.com\/business\/press-releases\" target=\"_blank\">J.D. Power<\/a><\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n      <\/tbody><!-- tbody -->\n        <\/table>\n      <\/div>\n      \n    <\/div>\n    \n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-anchor\" id=\"verizon\" > <\/span>\n    \n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"fiber\" title=\"Best Fiber Internet\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Verizon FiOS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n                                                            \n            <section id=\"verizon-fios\"\n         class=\"block b-item-list-card b-item-list-card--\"\n         data-js=\"block-item-list-card\"\n         data-preamp=\"block-item-list-card\">\n\n        <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card\">\n\n                <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left\">\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top\">\n                <span class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top--top\">Best<\/span>\n                <span class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top--top\"> Fiber Internet<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__bottom\">\n                                                    <a target=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.allconnect.com\/providers\/verizon\/?utm_mcid=3574515&#038;subid=433a277e-de84-4b2b-8cd2-0cb7127e3800\"\n                        data-tag='product' data-tag-outcome='MONETIZABLE' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-product-id='316293' data-tag-product-name='Verizon Fios' data-tag-brand='Verizon Fios' data-tag-price='0' data-tag-subscription='' data-tag-category=''\n                        aria-label=\"Verizon Fios button\" \n                        rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" >\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Screen-Shot-2020-10-30-at-2.51.31-PM-e1604084084849.png\" alt=\"Image for Screen Shot 2020-10-30 at 2.51.31 PM\" \/>\n                                            <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right\">\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__top\n                        b-item-list-card__card__right__top--line\">\n                Verizon Fios\n            <\/div>\n\n            <br>\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__topv2\" >\n                Verizon Fios\n            <\/div>\n            <br>\n\n           <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__middle\">\n                                        <a class=\"reviews-btn--primary reviews-btn--large reviews-btn--expand\"\n                    disable-tagular\n                    target=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.allconnect.com\/providers\/verizon\/?utm_mcid=3574515&#038;subid=433a277e-de84-4b2b-8cd2-0cb7127e3800\" type=\"button\"\n                    aria-label=\"Verizon Fios button\" data-tag='product' data-tag-outcome='MONETIZABLE' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-product-id='316293' data-tag-product-name='Verizon Fios' data-tag-brand='Verizon Fios' data-tag-price='0' data-tag-subscription='' data-tag-category='' \n                    rel=\"nofollow sponsored\"\n                >\n                View plans<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__bottomv2 h-margin-top-15\">\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n        \n      <div class=\"grid-x\">\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-item-list-card__footer cell back_to_top\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' >\n            <p>Return to top\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"b-item-list-card__footer-image lazyload\" alt='Return to top arrow' style=\"height: 20px; margin-left: 5px;\"\n                data-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/themes\/reviews-2020\/assets\/images\/Arrow.svg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/themes\/reviews-2020\/assets\/images\/LightGray-placeholder.png\">\n            <\/p>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n    \n\n\n<p>Fios delivers fiber-to-the-home across large portions of New York, including substantial availability in all five NYC boroughs, surrounding downstate counties, and select upstate metros. Outside fiber-built areas, Verizon may offer legacy copper\/DSL or fixed wireless (5G Home) depending on the address. Confirm technologies and speeds for your exact location on the <a href=\"https:\/\/broadbandmap.fcc.gov\">FCC National Broadband Map<\/a> and New York\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/broadband.ny.gov\/mapping-data\">ConnectALL map<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Performance: Fios commonly offers gigabit service with multi\u2011gig tiers in some areas, plus symmetric upload speeds that benefit multi\u2011user homes, creators, and remote workers. Promotions and equipment inclusions vary; Verizon highlights multi\u2011year price guarantees on select fiber tiers (often up to 4 years) \u2014 see current offers on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verizon.com\/home\/fios\/\">Verizon Fios site<\/a>. Fios fiber plans are typically unlimited; for plan\u2011specific details on pricing, typical speeds, fees, and any usage policies, review the FCC\u2011mandated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\">Broadband Facts labels<\/a> during checkout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Customer satisfaction: Use the latest Internet Service Providers benchmarks on the ACSI 0\u2013100 index to see current industry and brand scores (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theacsi.org\/industries\" target=\"_blank\">ACSI Industries<\/a>) and the most recent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdpower.com\/business\/press-releases\" target=\"_blank\">J.D. Power U.S. Residential Internet Service Provider Satisfaction Study<\/a> for East\u2011region rankings and scores. Always cite the study year shown on those pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-anchor\" id=\"spectrum\" > <\/span>\n    \n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"additional-perks\" title=\"Best Additional Perks\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spectrum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n                                                            \n            <section id=\"charter-spectrum\"\n         class=\"block b-item-list-card b-item-list-card--\"\n         data-js=\"block-item-list-card\"\n         data-preamp=\"block-item-list-card\">\n\n        <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card\">\n\n                <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left\">\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top\">\n                <span class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top--top\">Best<\/span>\n                <span class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top--top\"> Additional Perks<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__bottom\">\n                                                    <a target=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.allconnect.com\/providers\/spectrum\/internet\/?utm_mcid=3575221&#038;subid=de1f6181-412a-4807-8848-d5ac86f159a8\"\n                        data-tag='product' data-tag-outcome='MONETIZABLE' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-product-id='325326' data-tag-product-name='Charter Spectrum' data-tag-brand='Spectrum Internet ' data-tag-price='0' data-tag-subscription='' data-tag-category=''\n                        aria-label=\"Spectrum Internet  button\" \n                        rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" >\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Spectrum-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"Image for Spectrum Logo\" \/>\n                                            <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right\">\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__top\n                        b-item-list-card__card__right__top--line\">\n                Spectrum Internet \n            <\/div>\n\n            <br>\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__topv2\" >\n                Charter Spectrum\n            <\/div>\n            <br>\n\n           <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__middle\">\n                                        <a class=\"reviews-btn--primary reviews-btn--large reviews-btn--expand\"\n                    disable-tagular\n                    target=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.allconnect.com\/providers\/spectrum\/internet\/?utm_mcid=3575221&#038;subid=de1f6181-412a-4807-8848-d5ac86f159a8\" type=\"button\"\n                    aria-label=\"Spectrum Internet  button\" data-tag='product' data-tag-outcome='MONETIZABLE' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-product-id='325326' data-tag-product-name='Charter Spectrum' data-tag-brand='Spectrum Internet ' data-tag-price='0' data-tag-subscription='' data-tag-category='' \n                    rel=\"nofollow sponsored\"\n                >\n                View plans<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__bottomv2 h-margin-top-15\">\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n        \n      <div class=\"grid-x\">\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-item-list-card__footer cell back_to_top\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' >\n            <p>Return to top\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"b-item-list-card__footer-image lazyload\" alt='Return to top arrow' style=\"height: 20px; margin-left: 5px;\"\n                data-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/themes\/reviews-2020\/assets\/images\/Arrow.svg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/themes\/reviews-2020\/assets\/images\/LightGray-placeholder.png\">\n            <\/p>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n    \n\n\n<p>Spectrum is the dominant cable operator across much of New York, including most of Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island, plus broad coverage in upstate metros and suburbs (e.g., Albany, Buffalo, Syracuse, Rochester). Spectrum generally does not serve Long Island or most of Brooklyn and the Bronx, which are predominantly Optimum territories. Verify address\u2011level coverage and available tiers on the <a href=\"https:\/\/broadbandmap.fcc.gov\">FCC map<\/a> and the state\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/broadband.ny.gov\/mapping-data\">ConnectALL map<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speeds and perks: Spectrum widely offers gigabit downloads and is rolling out DOCSIS 4.0 upgrades that enable higher downstream capacity and multi\u2011gig tiers in select markets as of 2025 (<a href=\"https:\/\/corporate.charter.com\/newsroom\">Charter updates<\/a>). Spectrum advertises no data caps and no annual contracts for residential internet, with a free modem included (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spectrum.com\">details<\/a>). The flagship promotion, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spectrum.com\">Spectrum One<\/a>, typically bundles home internet with Advanced WiFi and includes one Spectrum Mobile Unlimited line free for 12 months; after 12 months, standard equipment and mobile rates apply. Always check final plan terms and fees at checkout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-anchor\" id=\"rcn\" > <\/span>\n    \n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"cheapest\" title=\"Cheapest Starting Price\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">RCN<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n                                                            \n            <section id=\"rcn\"\n         class=\"block b-item-list-card b-item-list-card--\"\n         data-js=\"block-item-list-card\"\n         data-preamp=\"block-item-list-card\">\n\n        <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card\">\n\n                <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left\">\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top\">\n                <span class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top--top\">Cheapest<\/span>\n                <span class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top--top\"> Starting Price<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__bottom\">\n                                                    <a target=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.allconnect.com\/providers\/rcn\/?utm_mcid=3570450&#038;subid=8bd24f45-1886-4bb5-9318-338cf4e030e4\"\n                        data-tag='product' data-tag-outcome='MONETIZABLE' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-product-id='307645' data-tag-product-name='RCN' data-tag-brand='RCN' data-tag-price='0' data-tag-subscription='' data-tag-category=''\n                        aria-label=\"RCN button\" \n                        rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" >\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/RCN-Logo.png\" alt=\"Image for RCN-Logo\" \/>\n                                            <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right\">\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__top\n                        b-item-list-card__card__right__top--line\">\n                RCN\n            <\/div>\n\n            <br>\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__topv2\" >\n                RCN\n            <\/div>\n            <br>\n\n           <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__middle\">\n                                        <a class=\"reviews-btn--primary reviews-btn--large reviews-btn--expand\"\n                    disable-tagular\n                    target=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.allconnect.com\/providers\/rcn\/?utm_mcid=3570450&#038;subid=8bd24f45-1886-4bb5-9318-338cf4e030e4\" type=\"button\"\n                    aria-label=\"RCN button\" data-tag='product' data-tag-outcome='MONETIZABLE' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-product-id='307645' data-tag-product-name='RCN' data-tag-brand='RCN' data-tag-price='0' data-tag-subscription='' data-tag-category='' \n                    rel=\"nofollow sponsored\"\n                >\n                View plans<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__bottomv2 h-margin-top-15\">\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n        \n      <div class=\"grid-x\">\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-item-list-card__footer cell back_to_top\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' >\n            <p>Return to top\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"b-item-list-card__footer-image lazyload\" alt='Return to top arrow' style=\"height: 20px; margin-left: 5px;\"\n                data-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/themes\/reviews-2020\/assets\/images\/Arrow.svg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/themes\/reviews-2020\/assets\/images\/LightGray-placeholder.png\">\n            <\/p>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n    \n\n\n<p>RCN operates in New York under the Astound Broadband brand. It\u2019s a regional provider with strong East Coast presence, offering fast cable and, in some areas, fiber service. Gigabit is broadly available with select multi\u2011gig builds. Astound emphasizes no annual contracts and frequent price\u2011lock deals (commonly up to 24 months), plus limited\u2011time sweeteners such as free professional installation for online orders; offers vary by ZIP code (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.astound.com\/internet\/deals\/\">see current deals<\/a>). Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/broadbandmap.fcc.gov\">FCC map<\/a> to confirm technology and speed options for your address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bundling and usage: TV packages and streaming add\u2011ons are market\u2011specific and change frequently. For clarity on typical speeds, equipment, fees, and any usage policies, compare each plan\u2019s FCC <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\">Broadband Facts label<\/a> at checkout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-anchor\" id=\"optimum\" > <\/span>\n    \n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"long-term-price\" title=\"Best for Long-Term Price\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Optimum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n                                                            \n            <section id=\"optimum\"\n         class=\"block b-item-list-card b-item-list-card--\"\n         data-js=\"block-item-list-card\"\n         data-preamp=\"block-item-list-card\">\n\n        <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card\">\n\n                <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left\">\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top\">\n                <span class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top--top\">Best for<\/span>\n                <span class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top--top\"> Long-Term Price<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__bottom\">\n                                                    <a target=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.allconnect.com\/providers\/optimum\/internet\/?utm_mcid=3570450&#038;subid=6f1b4e42-9b0e-4458-9019-b6b576eed632\"\n                        data-tag='product' data-tag-outcome='MONETIZABLE' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-product-id='308109' data-tag-product-name='Optimum' data-tag-brand='Optimum' data-tag-price='64.95' data-tag-subscription='month' data-tag-category=''\n                        aria-label=\"Optimum button\" \n                        rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" >\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Optimum-Logo.png\" alt=\"Image for Optimum-Logo\" \/>\n                                            <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right\">\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__top\n                        b-item-list-card__card__right__top--line\">\n                Optimum\n            <\/div>\n\n            <br>\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__topv2\" >\n                Optimum\n            <\/div>\n            <br>\n\n           <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__middle\">\n                                        <a class=\"reviews-btn--primary reviews-btn--large reviews-btn--expand\"\n                    disable-tagular\n                    target=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.allconnect.com\/providers\/optimum\/internet\/?utm_mcid=3570450&#038;subid=6f1b4e42-9b0e-4458-9019-b6b576eed632\" type=\"button\"\n                    aria-label=\"Optimum button\" data-tag='product' data-tag-outcome='MONETIZABLE' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-product-id='308109' data-tag-product-name='Optimum' data-tag-brand='Optimum' data-tag-price='64.95' data-tag-subscription='month' data-tag-category='' \n                    rel=\"nofollow sponsored\"\n                >\n                View plans<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__bottomv2 h-margin-top-15\">\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n        \n      <div class=\"grid-x\">\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-item-list-card__footer cell back_to_top\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' >\n            <p>Return to top\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"b-item-list-card__footer-image lazyload\" alt='Return to top arrow' style=\"height: 20px; margin-left: 5px;\"\n                data-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/themes\/reviews-2020\/assets\/images\/Arrow.svg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/themes\/reviews-2020\/assets\/images\/LightGray-placeholder.png\">\n            <\/p>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n    \n\n\n<p>Optimum (Altice USA) serves much of Long Island (Nassau\/Suffolk), parts of Westchester and the Hudson Valley, and two NYC boroughs (Brooklyn and the Bronx). The network is a mix of hybrid fiber\u2011coaxial and expanding FTTH. Many neighborhoods now see symmetrical gigabit fiber and, in some areas, multi\u2011gig tiers; other locations use cable with asymmetrical uploads. For precise availability, check the <a href=\"https:\/\/broadbandmap.fcc.gov\">FCC map<\/a> and New York\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/broadband.ny.gov\/mapping-data\">ConnectALL map<\/a>, then verify on Optimum\u2019s address checker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pricing, contracts, and usage policies vary by plan and address. Optimum frequently markets no annual contracts and promotional rates; equipment and taxes\/fees are additional. Use the FCC\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\">Broadband Facts labels<\/a> displayed at checkout to compare typical speeds, total monthly cost, and any plan\u2011specific limitations.<\/p>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"search\" title=\"The Search\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How We Found the Best Internet Providers in New York<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several key features we consider when evaluating internet providers.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"list-items\">\n<li><strong>Coverage<\/strong>. Start with address\u2011level verification. Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/broadbandmap.fcc.gov\">FCC National Broadband Map (New York)<\/a> for the latest BDC filings and the state\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/broadband.ny.gov\/mapping-data\">ConnectALL map<\/a> to cross\u2011validate provider footprints, speeds, and technology (fiber, cable, DSL, fixed wireless). These sources show the share of locations served at \u2265100\/20 Mbps, the presence of \u22651 Gbps service, and where fiber is available.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Value<\/strong>. Typical entry\u2011level fixed internet in the U.S. runs about $30\u2013$60 per month before equipment and fees; gigabit tiers commonly fall around $60\u2013$80, with multi\u2011gig higher. Compare the FCC\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\">Broadband Facts labels<\/a> across plans to see typical speeds (download\/upload), latency, data usage policies, equipment and installation costs, and post\u2011promo pricing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Customer Satisfaction<\/strong>. We pair the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theacsi.org\/industries\" target=\"_blank\">ACSI<\/a> (0\u2013100) Internet Service Providers benchmarks with the most recent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdpower.com\/business\/press-releases\" target=\"_blank\">J.D. Power U.S. Residential Internet Service Provider Satisfaction Study<\/a> for the East region. Always compare brands within the same study year and note field dates and methodology.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"questions\" title=\"FAQ\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New York Internet FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How fast is the internet in New York?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most New York addresses can get at least 100\/20 Mbps fixed broadband, with gigabit widely available and multi\u2011gig tiers in select fiber and upgraded cable markets. Fiber (e.g., Verizon Fios and regional FTTH builds) typically offers symmetrical uploads, while cable uploads are lower but improving with network upgrades. Check your exact address on the <a href=\"https:\/\/broadbandmap.fcc.gov\">FCC\u2019s New York summary<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/broadbandmap.fcc.gov\">National Broadband Map<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much does internet cost in New York?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pricing depends on the provider, technology, and promotions. As a reference point, entry\u2011level fixed internet commonly runs $30\u2013$60 per month before equipment and fees; gigabit plans often fall around $60\u2013$80, with multi\u2011gig tiers higher. Use the FCC\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\">Broadband Facts labels<\/a> at checkout to compare typical speeds, fees, and post\u2011promo pricing side by side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I get internet access?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Search your exact address on the <a href=\"https:\/\/broadbandmap.fcc.gov\">FCC National Broadband Map<\/a> and New York\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/broadband.ny.gov\/mapping-data\">ConnectALL map<\/a> to see available providers and technologies, then confirm on each provider\u2019s site where you\u2019ll also see the FCC <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\">Broadband Facts label<\/a> with typical performance and all\u2011in pricing. Where wired coverage is limited or you need a quick install, consider fixed\u2011wireless home internet such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verizon.com\">Verizon 5G Home Internet<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.t-mobile.com\/home-internet\">T\u2011Mobile Home Internet<\/a> \u2014 both advertise no data caps and straightforward pricing. Satellite service (e.g., Starlink) can reach most areas but has different performance characteristics; verify address\u2011level availability on provider sites and the FCC map.<\/p>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"more\" title=\"More Reviews\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Internet Reviews<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"list-items\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/best\/\">nation\u2019s largest internet providers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/verizon-review\/\">Verizon FiOS Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/charter-communications-review\/\">Spectrum Internet Review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Best New York Internet Providers New York has broad high-speed fixed internet availability, with fiber-to-the-home and upgraded cable covering most addresses and multi-gig service emerging in select neighborhoods. 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