#1

EarthLink Fiber

94.61% availability
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Speed up to:

5 Gbps

Price from:

$39.95

User Review:

EarthLink Fiber provides Fiber Internet and DSL Internet services in Forest Hills, NY.

#2

Spectrum

100% availability
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Speed up to:

1 Gbps

Price from:

$50.00

User Review:

Spectrum provides Cable Internet, Television and Phone services in Forest Hills, NY.

#3

Verizon

99.5% availability
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Speed up to:

1 Gbps

Price from:

$69.00

User Review:

Verizon provides Fiber Internet, DSL Internet, Television, Mobile and Phone services in Forest Hills, NY.

#4

Verizon Fios Fiber

89.4% availability
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Speed up to:

2 Gbps

Price from:

$69.00

User Review:

Verizon Fios Fiber provides Fiber Internet services in Forest Hills, NY.

#5

Viasat

96.7% availability
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Speed up to:

150 Mbps

Price from:

$49.99

User Review:

Viasat provides Satellite Internet and Phone services in Forest Hills, NY.

#6

HughesNet

98.7% availability
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Speed up to:

100 Mbps

Price from:

$54.99

User Review:

HughesNet provides Satellite Internet and Phone services in Forest Hills, NY.

Forest Hills, New York

Connection Types Available

Cable, Fiber, Satellite, DSL, Fixed Wireless

*Note that not all service types will be available in all areas within the city.

Free or Low-Cost Internet in Forest Hills

Depending on your exact location, you might be able to find relatively cheap internet from RCN at a cost of $29.99 before additional fees. There are no free internet options by default, but Forest Hills does have many places where one can find free Wi-Fi.

For people who have a low income in Forest Hills, we also recommend taking a look at the Affordable Connectivity Program and seeing if you qualify. This can save you up to $30 a month on your internet bill.

Internet Speed Average in New York

The average internet speed in New York State is 190.5 Mbps download speed. This ranks it among the best states in the nation and is a great speed for most households. However, it should be noted that just because this is the average speed in the state doesn’t mean it will be the average speed in Forest Hills. Additionally, upload speeds and latency will vary.

Expected Final Costs for Internet

Based on the plans available in Forest Hills, we expect the average person to pay somewhere between $65-$75 per month for internet service after fees and extra changes. This amount can vary, of course, depending on the plan chosen, service type, and other factors.

State Digital Privacy Laws

There is the New York Privacy Act currently under consideration which would provide extra protection to consumers and give them the right to know about how their data is used and if there is a data breach relevant to them.

Otherwise, there are no comprehensive digital privacy laws that exist in New York that would affect the average person.

Notable Internet Cafes in Forest Hills

Hotspot or Free WiFi Availability

Given the density of businesses in Forest Hills, you can find a hotspot or free WiFi on practically every block, if not more frequently. We recommend worrying less about the availability of WiFi and worrying more about protecting yourself properly on public networks.

Where to Find Events

Being a part of New York City, there are practically an endless number of events going on in Forest Hills, and there will always be something to do. We recommend local Facebook groups and events, events calendars for venues in the area, and checking the schedule for Forest Hills Stadium. Searching Meetup and similar sites for groups in the Forest Hills area can also yield results.

Are There Infrastructure Problems or Frequent Outages in Forest Hills?

While there might be occasional work and maintenance in the area, by all reports the Forest Hills area has great internet infrastructure and there are few outages compared to the national average.

Television Only Providers in Forest Hills, NY

#1Dish Network

Dish Network

DISH Network is ranked #1 in customer satisfaction by J.D. Power

Dish Network provides Television in Forest Hills, NY

  • DISH is ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power for the third year in a row.
  • 2-Year TV Price Guarantee.
  • Free Google Voice Remote and Smart DVR Included.
  • Record up to 16 shows at once.
  • 80,000 On Demand Titles.
  • FREE Standard Professional Installation from a trusted, local expert.
Dish Network television pricing starting at:
$64.99
Call now for Dish Network internet availability at your address.

#2DIRECTV

DIRECTV

DIRECTV has been rated #1 in customer satisfaction over cable for 17 years running.

DIRECTV provides Television in Forest Hills, NY

  • Best entertainement options for any sports fan over Cable TV, including NFL Sunday Ticket!
  • Includes local channels
  • HBO, Showtime, Starz, Cinemax free for first 3 months
  • Free upgrade to Genie HD-DVR
  • Free professional installation in up to 4 rooms
DIRECTV television pricing starting at:
$64.99
Call now for DIRECTV internet availability at your address.

#1

Best Provider Overall

EarthLink Fiber

Best Provider for Gaming

EarthLink Fiber

Best Provider for Streaming

EarthLink Fiber

Best Provider for Availability

Spectrum

Compare Forest Hills, NY Internet Providers Ranked by Fastest Speed


Use the below tables to compare high-speed internet service providers with internet speeds as well as data caps in Forest Hills, New York

Your Best Internet Service Option By Usage

  • Best Provider for Overall Usage - EarthLink Fiber
  • Best Provider for Fast Speeds - EarthLink Fiber
  • Best Provider for Gaming - EarthLink Fiber
  • Best Provider for Streaming - EarthLink Fiber
  • Best Provider for Availability - Spectrum

Fastest Internet Speeds in Forest Hills, New York

  • EarthLink Fiber - 5 Gbps** Fast Download **
  • Verizon Fios Fiber - 2 Gbps
  • Spectrum - 1 Gbps

Widest Coverage Providers in Forest Hills, New York

  • Spectrum - 100%
  • Verizon - 99.5%
  • HughesNet - 98.7%

Below is a list of the Fiber Internet options in Forest Hills, New York with up to Gigabit connections. Search Fiber-optic internet plans and internet packages.

  1. EarthLink Fiber - 5 Gbps - Fiber Internet and DSL Internet
  2. Verizon Fios Fiber - 2 Gbps - Fiber Internet
  3. Verizon - 1 Gbps - Fiber Internet, DSL Internet, Television, Mobile and Phone

Here are the internet providers that have the best availability in Forest Hills, New York, ranked by quality of service and fast speeds.

  1. EarthLink Fiber - 5 Gbps - Fiber Internet and DSL Internet
  2. Spectrum - 1 Gbps - Cable Internet, Television and Phone
  3. Verizon - 1 Gbps - Fiber Internet, DSL Internet, Television, Mobile and Phone
  4. HughesNet - 100 Mbps - Satellite Internet and Phone
  5. Viasat - 150 Mbps - Satellite Internet and Phone
  6. Verizon Fios Fiber - 2 Gbps - Fiber Internet

Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Hills, NY

Which provider offers the best internet service in Forest Hills, NY?

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in Forest Hills, NY, with download speeds up to 5 Gbps and pricing starting at $39.95.

How many internet providers provide service in Forest Hills, NY?

There are currently 6 providers that offer internet service in Forest Hills, NY.

What providers offer internet service in Forest Hills, NY.

Spectrum, Verizon, HughesNet, Viasat, EarthLink Fiber and Verizon Fios Fiber offer internet service in Forest Hills, NY.

What is the cheapest internet provider in Forest Hills, NY?

EarthLink Fiber is the cheapest internet provider in Forest Hills, NY, with pricing starting at $39.95.

What provider has the fastest speeds in Forest Hills, NY?

EarthLink Fiber is the fastest internet provider in Forest Hills, NY, with maximum speeds reaching 5 Gbps.

Compare Internet Providers in Forest Hills, New York by Coverage Area

ProviderMax DownloadMax UploadInternet ConnectionCoverage
1.Spectrum logoSpectrumView Plans1 Gbps1 GbpsCable Internet, Television and Phone100.00%
2.Verizon logoVerizonView Plans1 Gbps1 GbpsFiber Internet, DSL Internet, Television, Mobile and Phone99.50%
3.HughesNet logoHughesNetView Plans100 Mbps5 MbpsSatellite Internet and Phone98.70%
4.Viasat logoViasatView Plans150 Mbps~Satellite Internet and Phone96.70%
5.EarthLink Fiber logoEarthLink FiberView Plans5 Gbps1 GbpsFiber Internet and DSL Internet94.61%
6.Verizon Fios Fiber logoVerizon Fios FiberView Plans2 Gbps~Fiber Internet89.40%