There are numerous companies located in parts of Manhattan that offer DSL service. It's recommended that a user look for the nearest office of a DSL internet service provider, since delivery of DSL is limited to a certain distance. Some of the digital Cable television companies may provide broadband internet service throughout New York City. Customers of cable TV can check with their local service provider if internet access is offered, and it will be delivered through the cable line. Some well known cable internet providers in the Manhattan / New York area are Cablevision whose internet service is called Optimum Online, and Time Warner, whose internet service is called Road Runner. Verizon FiOS is also a broadband internet service that can be categorized under “cable” internet. Actually, all three companies deliver television, internet and phone services.

Verizon Fios Fastest plan includes download speeds of 50 Mbps and upload speed of 20 Mbps. A free wireless router is provided with the plan. First month of service is free when ordered online, and then it is $139.95 per month. The price applies only to those who also use Verizon phone service. Otherwise, a regular fee of $144.95 per month is charged for those using only this Verizon internet service.

For an additional fee, Verizon also offers internet security services that include anti virus, parental control, and against any other threats to computers.

Optimum Online provides many services for businesses. In addition to the regular residential services, Optimum Business services provides more e-mail accounts, static IP addresses and website hosting. The services are delivered using an intelligent Enterprise Network. Another choice for larger businesses is available through Optimum Lighpath, which provides services in data, internet, voice and video. Lightpath data services connects two or more locations and delivers data between and among them through the latest technology. Lightpath internet provides businesses with the best internet services featuring a variety of options of high speeds up to 1000 Mbps. Lightpath voice is available as an IP-based solution with managed premise-based and hosted service options, or as an unmanaged IP-based or traditional voice solution. Lighpath video transport services provide reliable high quality broadcast video transport for media companies such as production facilities and television stations.