*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%
2 providers - 99.91%
3 providers - 1.32%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Bay Shore 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 Bay Shore area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Bay Shore residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 95% of those living in Bay Shore.
There are four internet providers serving the Bay Shore area, and 99.91% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Bay Shore'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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| Optimum | 172 Mbps | 63 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 151 Mbps | 81 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Bay Shore.
The largest internet providers in Bay Shore are Verizon and Optimum bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Bay Shore.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Bay Shore residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 95% of the area. Bay Shore’s third most-available internet provider, Optimum, offers cable to around 100% of Bay Shore 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.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to all households in Bay Shore covering 100% 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 Bay Shore than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Bay Shore, $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 Bay Shore, $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 Bay Shore. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Bay Shore'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.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Bay Shore covering 95% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Bay Shore 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 Bay Shore, $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 Bay Shore, $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 Bay Shore. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Bay Shore'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 Bay Shore covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Bay Shore 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 Bay Shore, $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 Bay Shore, $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 Bay Shore. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Bay Shore's providers, 351 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Bay Shore, you’ll likely have options from fiber-optic, cable, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Bay Shore, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Bay Shore and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Bay Shore at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Bay Shore at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Bay Shore residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in Bay Shore with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Bay Shore. The next fastest internet provider in Bay Shore is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Bay Shore with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Bay Shore, $56.24.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Bay Shore, covering 100% of the city.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
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.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
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