New York Broadband Coverage Report (2026)
Analysis of internet service availability across New York, including fiber, cable, DSL, satellite, and fixed wireless coverage.
Technology Breakdown
Based on 413,578 broadband service records
Top Internet Providers
| Provider | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lightpath | 361,312 | 68.4% |
| Viasat Inc | 116,111 | 22% |
| HughesNet | 24,387 | 4.6% |
| Spectrum | 11,230 | 2.1% |
| Optimum | 11,023 | 2.1% |
| Verizon | 4,408 | 0.8% |
Largest Cities
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornwall On Hudson | 0 |
| 2 | Cicero | 0 |
| 3 | Westfield | 0 |
| 4 | Shandaken | 0 |
| 5 | Warners | 0 |
| 6 | Hancock | 0 |
| 7 | Middleport | 0 |
| 8 | Otego | 0 |
| 9 | Margaretville | 0 |
| 10 | Hastings On Hudson | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of New York has fiber internet?
Based on FCC broadband data, fiber accounts for approximately 20.8% of broadband availability records in New York.
Who are the largest internet providers in New York?
The top providers in New York by coverage include Lightpath, Viasat Inc, HughesNet.
How many broadband options are available in New York?
New York has approximately 413,578 broadband service records across fiber, cable, DSL, satellite, and fixed wireless technologies.
Methodology
This report is derived from FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC) records. Technology percentages reflect the share of service availability records, not unique households. Provider market share is based on reported location counts. Data is refreshed daily. Read our full methodology.
This data is also available via our public JSON API.