New Rochelle, New York

Connection Types Available

DSL, Fiber, Cable, Satellite

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

Free or Low-Cost Internet in New Rochelle

While there are no free internet options in New Rochelle, there is a relatively cheap option in Optimum which starts at $40 a month for service.

For people who have a low income in New Rochelle, we also recommend looking 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 New Rochelle. It will likely be a bit less than much of New York City and much more than some of the rural parts of the state. Additionally, upload speeds and latency will vary.

Expected Final Costs for Internet

Based on our estimates, people in New Rochelle will be paying $75-$85 a month on average for their final internet costs when one takes into account things such as equipment fees and extra charges. Note that there are many different plans and the exact final cost will be different for you depending on the plan and provider chosen.

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. We do recommend keeping abreast of the news related to online privacy, however.

Notable Internet Cafes in New Rochelle

While there are plenty of cafes and locations that offer free WiFi in New Rochelle, we could not find any internet cafes or similar establishments in New Rochelle.

Hotspot or Free WiFi Availability

Given the density of businesses and organizations in New Rochelle, there are hotspots and free WiFi available in many locations across the city. Government buildings, cafes, and public locations are all likely to have WiFi available.

Where to Find Events

You can find a calendar of events for New Rochelle here. You can also look on Facebook in the immediate area, see if Meetup has events hosted in the area, or check out other sites such as Eventbrite.

And given the density of businesses and venues in the general area, looking at pages of local businesses will give you an even more comprehensive list of events.

Are There Infrastructure Problems or Frequent Outages in New Rochelle?

While there have been a fair amount of outages to internet service reported in New Rochelle as a result of poor weather and winter weather specifically, we do not think it has progressed to the point where this should be a major consideration for you.

Television Only Providers in New Rochelle, NY

New Rochelle, NY - Internet Connection and Coverage Map

New Rochelle, NY has a total of 21 internet providers including  9 Fiber Internet providers, 3 Cable Internet providers, 6 DSL Internet providers and 2 Satellite Internet providers.