Internet providers in Staten Island, NY

Internet in Staten Island

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Staten Island area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Staten Island Residential Internet Coverage

As one of the largest cities in New York, Staten Island is served by many established internet service providers.

Through Verizon Fios, much of Staten Island has access to high-speed fiber internet. Covered neighborhoods include St. George and New Brighton in the north, Tottenville in the south, Old Place in the west, and Midland Beach in the east.

RCN is a growing internet service provider in this area, although its service area is currently limited to part of northern Staten Island. Coverage is only available as far south as Grasmere, just south of I378. Coverage is available in certain neighborhoods north of this area, including Park Hill, Clifton, and Tompkinsville. The northwestern neighborhoods of Elm Park and Westerleigh are also in the RCN service area.

Through Time Warner Cable, a significant part of Staten Island enjoys access to high-speed internet. This provider serves most major neighborhoods, excluding Great Kills Park and part of Chelsea.

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Data based on internet speed tests performed in Staten Island

Average download speed
211.18 Mbps

Average upload speed
74.11 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
10.69 ms

Average jitter
35.03 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Staten Island?

Spectrum - No data caps
Verizon Home Internet - Fast upload and download speeds
Viasat - Widely available

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Summary of Staten Island internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
Spectrum	Cable	1000 Mbps (wireless speeds may vary)	3.5/5	View Plans for Spectrum
EarthLink.	Fiber	1000 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for EarthLink.
Verizon Home Internet	5G Home, DSL & Fiber	2048 Mbps	4/5	View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
Viasat	Satellite	150 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Viasat
Consolidated Communications	DSL	50 Mbps	2.5/5	View Plans for Consolidated Communications