Internet Speeds in Brooklyn, NY

Residents of Brooklyn have 3 internet providers to choose from. The most popular provider is Optimum, which offers cable internet service. Over 238,231 recent tests, our research shows that Optimum customers have been getting 130 Mbps for download speeds and 23 Mbps for upload speeds. Besides Optimum, residents of Brooklyn may be able to choose from Verizon and Spectrum which offer DSL, fiber and cable internet service.

While these are the real speeds we have been seeing in recent tests, there are many factors that affect download and upload speeds, so your actual service may differ.

Last updated on March 28, 2023
ProviderDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
Optimum
Cable
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130 Mbps23 Mbps7 ms
Verizon
DSL
Fiber
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214 Mbps97 Mbps5 ms
Spectrum
Cable
Fiber
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152 Mbps11 Mbps9 ms
* Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months

Internet Providers in Brooklyn, NY

Optimum

Cable

Download Speed

130Mbps

Upload Speed

23Mbps

Latency

7ms

Overview

Optimum is the most popular provider in Brooklyn offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 130 Mbps for download speeds and 23 Mbps for upload speeds over 238,231 recent tests.

Performance Breakdown

Optimum has the 3rd fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Brooklyn. 31% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 43% of users saw upload speeds between 25-50 Mbps.

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Recent Optimum Speed Tests in Brooklyn

DateDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
March 26, 202349 Mbps11 Mbps15 ms
March 26, 2023338 Mbps37 Mbps7 ms
March 26, 202368 Mbps36 Mbpsn/a ms
March 26, 202394 Mbps35 Mbps10 ms
March 26, 202356 Mbps25 Mbpsn/a ms
March 26, 2023292 Mbps31 Mbpsn/a ms
March 26, 2023136 Mbps36 Mbpsn/a ms
March 26, 202381 Mbps35 Mbpsn/a ms
March 26, 2023186 Mbps34 Mbpsn/a ms
March 26, 202394 Mbps50 Mbps44 ms

Verizon

DSL
Fiber

Download Speed

214Mbps

Upload Speed

97Mbps

Latency

5ms

Overview

Verizon is the 2nd most popular provider in Brooklyn offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 214 Mbps for download speeds and 97 Mbps for upload speeds over 186,946 recent tests.

Performance Breakdown

Verizon has the fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Brooklyn. 30% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 27% of users saw upload speeds between 100-250 Mbps.

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Recent Verizon Speed Tests in Brooklyn

DateDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
March 26, 202381 Mbps91 Mbps3 ms
March 26, 2023106 Mbps35 Mbps4 ms
March 26, 2023842 Mbps1 Mbps3 ms
March 26, 202326 Mbps29 Mbpsn/a ms
March 26, 2023505 Mbps399 Mbps8 ms
March 26, 2023183 Mbps180 Mbpsn/a ms
March 26, 2023173 Mbps79 Mbps5 ms
March 26, 2023311 Mbps342 Mbps10 ms
March 26, 2023438 Mbps295 Mbps10 ms
March 26, 2023220 Mbps176 Mbps4 ms

Spectrum

Cable
Fiber

Download Speed

152Mbps

Upload Speed

11Mbps

Latency

9ms

Overview

Spectrum is the 3rd most popular provider in Brooklyn offering cable and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 152 Mbps for download speeds and 11 Mbps for upload speeds over 71,451 recent tests.

Performance Breakdown

Spectrum has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the 3rd fastest average upload speed, and the 3rd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Brooklyn. 30% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 58% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.

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Recent Spectrum Speed Tests in Brooklyn

DateDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
March 26, 2023347 Mbps11 Mbps8 ms
March 26, 2023167 Mbps39 Mbpsn/a ms
March 26, 2023130 Mbps12 Mbps7 ms
March 26, 2023144 Mbps12 Mbps12 ms
March 26, 2023570 Mbps21 Mbpsn/a ms
March 26, 202331 Mbps7 Mbps15 ms
March 26, 2023143 Mbps12 Mbps11 ms
March 26, 2023441 Mbps19 Mbps8 ms
March 26, 2023389 Mbps37 Mbps14 ms
March 26, 2023170 Mbps8 Mbps8 ms

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Frequently Asked Questions

What internet providers are available in Brooklyn, NY?

Optimum, Verizon and Spectrum currently operate in Brooklyn.

What is the most popular internet provider in Brooklyn, NY?

Optimum is currently the most popular internet provider in Brooklyn based on the number of speed tests in the last 3 months.

What is the fastest internet provider in Brooklyn, NY?

The fastest internet provider for you is going to differ based on your needs, and which providers actually serve your home. However, when it comes to the real speeds users in Brooklyn are getting, Verizon provides the fastest download speeds and Verizon provides the fastest upload speeds.

Is there fiber internet in Brooklyn, NY?

Verizon and Spectrum provide fiber internet in Brooklyn.