The internet service providers that provide dial up internet access in the Manhattan area are AOL, Mfire, Juno, Netzero, Earthlink and MSN. Some of these companies also provide premier or faster dial up access. These ISPs have many local access numbers for users to connect to at no charge.

There are numerous companies located in parts of New York 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 Cable television companies may provide broadband internet service throughout New York as well. 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 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.