AT&T Fiber
Symmetrical fiber speeds where available, with no data caps on fiber plans.
Check availability in BrooklynInternet providers in Brooklyn, New York 11217
ZIP code 11217 is in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. Compare the major providers below, then check availability for your address.
Internet in Brooklyn 11217: local snapshot
93%households with broadband
85%use cable, fiber or DSL
4%have no internet access
42,569residents
$158,314median household income
19,543households
About 93% of the 19,543 households in 11217 have a broadband subscription, 3 points above the New York average of 90%. That ranks 11217#559 of 1664 ZIP codes in New York for broadband adoption. Very few households (4%) are offline, suggesting internet service is widely used in this area.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023). These figures describe the area, not the providers available at your address.
Verizon Fios
100% fiber-optic network with symmetrical upload and download speeds.
Check availability in BrooklynXfinity
Widely available cable internet with bundles for TV and mobile.
Check the provider's site for availabilitySpectrum
No data caps and no contracts on most plans.
Check the provider's site for availabilityCox
Cable internet in select regions with flexible plan options.
Check the provider's site for availabilityWhat technologies are available in Kings County?
83%
of locations can get fiber
95%
can get cable
<1%
can get DSL
85%
can get fixed wireless
99%+
can get 100+ Mbps
71%
can get gigabit
Fiber is widely available: about 83% of locations in Kings County can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 71% of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 85% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Kings County that providers report they can serve. County-level figures, not your address.
What to know about internet in Brooklyn 11217
Broadband adoption in 11217 (93%) is higher than the Brooklyn average of 88%. By median household income, 11217 ranks 3 of 38 ZIP codes in Brooklyn. The median age of residents is 35.
Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Kings County?
Yes, in part. About 83% of residential locations in Kings County can get fiber, 95% can get cable, and about 71% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
What is the difference between fiber, cable and DSL?
Fiber offers the fastest and most consistent speeds, cable is widely available with high download speeds, and DSL runs over phone lines and is usually slower. See our guide for details.
What internet speed do I need in Brooklyn 11217?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.