Compare Babylon internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Babylon – 138 Mbps
NY – 137 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Babylon – 61 Mbps
NY – 66 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Babylon.
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 100.00%
3 providers - 0.69%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Babylon is comparable to the rest of New York - 100%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Babylon area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Babylon residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 28% of those living in Babylon.
There are four internet providers serving the Babylon area, and 100.00% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Babylon's four internet providers, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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Verizon | 101 Mbps | 80 Mbps | DSL |
Optimum | 148 Mbps | 54 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Babylon.
The largest internet providers in Babylon are Verizon and Optimum bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Babylon.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Babylon residents, covering 99% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from Verizon, which covers 28% of the area. Babylon’s third most-available internet provider, Optimum, offers cable to around 100% of Babylon residents.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to all households in Babylon covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Babylon to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Babylon, $56.24.
Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Babylon, $0.24.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Babylon. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Babylon's providers, 351 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to some, but not many households in Babylon covering 28% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Verizon is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Babylon than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Babylon, $56.24.
Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Babylon, $0.24.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 880 Mbps in Babylon. These download speeds are available to 28% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Babylon's providers, 351 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Optimum offers broadband to all households in Babylon covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Babylon residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Optimum start at $40/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Babylon, $56.24.
Optimum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.13 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Babylon, $0.24.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Optimum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in Babylon. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Babylon's providers, 351 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Babylon, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Babylon, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Babylon and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Babylon at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Babylon at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Babylon residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in Babylon with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Babylon. The next fastest internet provider in Babylon is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Babylon with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Babylon, $56.24.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Babylon, covering 28% of the city.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
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