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Best Internet Providers in Brooklyn, NY

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Top 7 Internet Service Providers in Brooklyn, NY

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1. Spectrum

48.1% Available
Download speeds up to:
1 Gbps Cable, Fiber
Prices Starting At 50.00/mo *
48.1% Available

2. Optimum

46.9% Available
Download speeds up to:
8 Gbps Cable, Fiber
Prices Starting At 40.00/mo
46.9% Available

3. Verizon

83.4% Available
Download speeds up to:
2.3 Gbps Fiber
Prices Starting At 49.99/mo
83.4% Available

4. Viasat

100% Available
Download speeds up to:
30 Mbps Satellite
Prices Starting At 99.99/mo
100% Available

5. HughesNet

100% Available
Download speeds up to:
100 Mbps Satellite
Prices Starting At 49.99/mo
100% Available

6. Starlink

100% Available
Download speeds from:
50 - 220 Mbps Satellite
Prices Starting At 120.00/mo
100% Available

7. Verizon

11.6% Available
Download speeds up to:
1 Gbps 5G Internet
Prices Starting At 50.00/mo
11.6% Available

Internet Service Providers in Brooklyn, New York

If you're in Brooklyn and want the best internet available, fiber is your top choice. Verizon Fios offers extensive fiber coverage in Brooklyn, and it can deliver speeds up to 2.3 Gbps. Verizon is a great option whether you're in Williamsburg, Park Slope, or closer to the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Optimum is another provider worth considering, especially if you're in an area covered by their fiber network (20.4 percent). They offer blazing-fast speeds up to 8 Gbps. Plans start at just $40 per month.

Cable internet is the next best option, and in Brooklyn, you have a couple of solid choices. Spectrum covers 48.1 percent of the area, with speeds up to 1 Gbps and prices as low as $49.99 per month. Optimum also offers cable service, with similar coverage (46.9 percent) and speeds up to 940 Mbps for $40 per month. Both are reliable choices for most households.

For those looking into wireless internet options, Verizon also offers 5G home internet  alongside their fiber service, with wide coverage in Brooklyn. It’s a convenient alternative if you prefer not to deal with wires, and the speeds are competitive with traditional wired services.

An Overview of Internet Providers in Brooklyn By Connection

Provider Connection Download speeds up to Availability
Optimum Cable 940 Mbps 47%
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps 48%
Xfinity Cable 2 Gbps 7%
RCN Cable 1.5 Gbps 9%
Verizon Fiber 2.3 Gbps 83%
Skywire Networks Fixed Wireless 2 Gbps 4%
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps 100%
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 100%
Optimum Fiber 8 Gbps 20%
Starry Internet Fixed Wireless 1 Gbps 9%
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps 100%
Verizon 5G Internet 1 Gbps 12%
Provider Connection Download speeds up to Availability
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps 100%
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps 100%
Viasat Satellite 30 Mbps 100%
Verizon Fiber 2.3 Gbps 83%
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps 48%
Verizon 5G Internet 1 Gbps 12%
Optimum Cable 940 Mbps 47%
RCN Cable 1.5 Gbps 9%
Xfinity Cable 2 Gbps 7%
Skywire Networks Fixed Wireless 2 Gbps 4%
Optimum Fiber 8 Gbps 20%

Fastest Brooklyn Internet Providers

Connection Type

Internet Providers

Download Speeds Up To

Upload Speeds Up To

Availability

Fiber
(Covering 77% of Brooklyn)

Optimum

8 Gbps

8 Gbps

20.4%

Verizon Fios

2.3 Gbps

2.3 Gbps

83.4%

Cable
(Covering 93.9% of Brooklyn)

Xfinity

2 Gbps

200 Mbps

7.3%

Spectrum

1 Gbps

35 Mbps

48.1%

Fixed Wireless
(Covering 64% of Brooklyn)

Verizon 5G Home Internet

1 Gbps

75 Mbps

11.6%

Skywire Networks

2 Gbps

2 Gbps

3.8%

Satellite
(Covering 100% of Brooklyn)

Starlink

220 Mbps

25 Mbps

100%

Hughesnet

100 Mbps

5 Mbps

100%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Brooklyn

Average download speed in Brooklyn:

177 Mbps

Based on 732,404 speed tests

Best Internet Provider in Brooklyn

  1. Spectrum - No data caps, most Fiber availability and most Cable availability
  2. Optimum - Fast download speeds in Brooklyn
  3. Verizon - Fiber up to 2300 Mbps
  4. Viasat - Most internet coverage in Brooklyn
  5. HughesNet - Another great satellite internet alternative for those who can't get Cable, Fiber, or DSL
  6. Starlink - Widely available
  7. Verizon - 5g internet up to 1000 Mbps

Fastest Internet Providers in Brooklyn

How Much Speed Do I Need?

25+ Mbps

  • Web Surfing & Email
  • HD Streaming
  • Supports 1-2 Devices
  • Ideal for 1-2 people

100+ Mbps

  • Ultra HD (4K) Streaming
  • Low Lag Online Gaming
  • Supports 3-5 Devices
  • Ideal for 2-6 people

1 Gig

  • Multi 4K HD Streaming
  • No Lag Online Gaming
  • Supports more than 5 Devices
  • Ideal for 6+ people

Internet Availability by Connection Type in Brooklyn

Internet service providers in Brooklyn use different methods for connecting their customers to the web. Connection types matter, so choose wisely. Fiber is generally the fastest and most reliable option, followed by cable, DSL and 5G home internet.

Fiber - 94%

What is Mbps?

Mbps is the abbreviation for megabits per second, and it also appears written as Mbits/sec. Internet providers use megabits per second to measure speeds. Broadband speeds are 25 Mbps or faster. Learn more about Mbps.

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Free Wireless Internet Access in Brooklyn, NY

Hotspot
151 Lawrence Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Hotspot
121 Dekalb Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Hotspot
250 Joralemon Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Hotspot
165 Cadman Plaza East
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Hotspot
140 Park Pl
New York, NY 11217
Hotspot
1368 Fulton Street
Brooklyn, NY 11216
Hotspot
210 Joralemon St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Hotspot
2900 Bedford Avenue And Avenue H
Brooklyn, NY 11210
Hotspot
1213 Elm Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11230
Hotspot
141 Willoughby Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201

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